Carbon from methane pyrolysis processes as a valuable resource for sustainable soil management

Pyo-char refers to (nano)-carbon derived from the thermocatalytic decomposition of methane (TCD). TCD yields a range of pyo-char products, depending on reaction parameters and catalysts. Like other (nano-)carbon materials, pyo-char might be applied to soil for improving soil quality indicators. We seek to summarize the observed and potential effects of different types of spherical (nano-)carbon materials on soil physical, chemical and biological characteristics. We will do this through a systematic literature research and consequent reporting.