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Influence of Pyrolysis Temperature on Biochar Property and Function as a Heavy Metal Sorbent in Soil by Uchimiya, Minori, Wartelle, Lynda H, Klasson, K. Thomas, Fortier, Chanel A, Lima, Isabel M

“…While a large-scale soil amendment of biochars continues to receive interest for enhancing crop yields and to remediate contaminated sites, systematic study is…”
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Contaminant immobilization and nutrient release by biochar soil amendment: Roles of natural organic matter by Uchimiya, Minori, Lima, Isabel M., Klasson, K. Thomas, Wartelle, Lynda H.

“…Contamination of soil interstitial waters by labile heavy metals such as Cu(II), Cd(II), and Ni(II) is of worldwide concern. Carbonaceous materials such as…”
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Immobilization of Heavy Metal Ions (CuII, CdII, NiII, and PbII) by Broiler Litter-Derived Biochars in Water and Soil by Uchimiya, Minori, Lima, Isabel M, Thomas Klasson, K, Chang, SeChin, Wartelle, Lynda H, Rodgers, James E

“…Chars, a form of environmental black carbon resulting from incomplete burning of biomass, can immobilize organic contaminants by both surface adsorption and…”
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Biochar: A synthesis of its agronomic impact beyond carbon sequestration by Spokas, Kurt A, Cantrell, Keri B, Novak, Jeffrey M, Archer, David W, Ippolito, James A, Collins, Harold P, Boateng, Akwasi A, Lima, Isabel M, Lamb, Marshall C, McAloon, Andrew J, Lentz, Rodrick D, Nichols, Kristine A

“…Biochar has been recently heralded as an amendment to revitalize degraded soils, improve soil carbon sequestration, increase agronomic productivity and enter…”
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Bio-oil and bio-char production from corn cobs and stover by fast pyrolysis by Mullen, Charles A., Boateng, Akwasi A., Goldberg, Neil M., Lima, Isabel M., Laird, David A., Hicks, Kevin B.

“…Bio-oil and bio-char were produced from corn cobs and corn stover (stalks, leaves and husks) by fast pyrolysis using a pilot scale fluidized bed reactor…”
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Chicken Manure Biochar as Liming and Nutrient Source for Acid Appalachian Soil by Hass, Amir, Gonzalez, Javier M., Lima, Isabel M., Godwin, Harry W., Halvorson, Jonathan J., Boyer, Douglas G.

“…Acid weathered soils often require lime and fertilizer application to overcome nutrient deficiencies and metal toxicity to increase soil productivity…”
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Lead Retention by Broiler Litter Biochars in Small Arms Range Soil: Impact of Pyrolysis Temperature by Uchimiya, Minori, Bannon, Desmond I, Wartelle, Lynda H, Lima, Isabel M, Klasson, K. Thomas

“…Phosphorus-rich manure biochar has a potential for stabilizing Pb and other heavy metal contaminants, as well as serving as a sterile fertilizer. In this…”
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Biochars Impact on Soil-Moisture Storage in an Ultisol and Two Aridisols by NOVAK, Jeffrey M, BUSSCHER, Warren J, REHRAH, Djaafar, SCHOMBERG, Harry, WATTS, Donald W, AMONETTE, James E, IPPOLITO, James A, LIMA, Isabel M, GASKIN, Julia, DAS, K. C, STEINER, Christoph, AHMEDNA, Mohamed

“…Biochar additions to soils can improve soil-water storage capability; however, there is sparse information identifying feedstocks and pyrolysis conditions that…”
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Trends and correlations in annual extreme precipitation indices for mainland Portugal, 1941–2007 by de Lima, M. Isabel P., Santo, Fátima Espírito, Ramos, Alexandre M., Trigo, Ricardo M.

“…Precipitation extremes in mainland Portugal (south-western Europe) using daily precipitation data recorded in the period 1941–2007 (67 years) at 57…”
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One-Dimensional Numerical Cascade Model of Runoff and Soil Loss on Convergent and Divergent Plane Soil Surfaces: Laboratory Assessment and Numerical Simulations by Mujtaba, Babar, de Lima, João L. M. P., de Lima, M. Isabel P.

“…A one-dimensional numerical overland flow model based on the cascade plane theory was developed to estimate rainfall-induced runoff and soil erosion on…”
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Influence of post-treatment strategies on the properties of activated chars from broiler manure by LIMA, Isabel M, BOYKIN, Debbie L, KLASSON, K. Thomas, UCHIMIYA, Minori

“…There are a myriad of carbonaceous precursors that can be used advantageously to produce activated carbons or chars, due to their low cost, availability and…”
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Trends in seasonal surface air temperature in mainland Portugal, since 1941 by Espírito Santo, Fátima, de Lima, M. Isabel P., Ramos, Alexandre M., Trigo, Ricardo M.

“…ABSTRACT This study provides a thorough assessment of recent changes in near‐surface air temperature in mainland Portugal at both the local and regional level,…”
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Detecting Water Loss Sink Points in Shallow Flooded Agricultural Environments Using a Visual Technique Based on Infrared Thermography: Laboratory Testing by Zehsaz, Soheil, de Lima, João L. M. P, de Lima, M. Isabel P

“…This study presents a new visual-based method that uses a thermal tracer and infrared thermography to detect sink points in shallow flooded areas. Laboratory…”
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Repurposing Cotton Gin Trash for Cellulose Nanofibril–Silver Hybrid and Ultralight Silver-Infused Aerogel by Nam, Sunghyun, Easson, Michael W., Jordan, Jacobs H., He, Zhongqi, Lima, Isabel M., Hillyer, Matthew B., Ernst, Nicholas E., Fang, David, Islam, Md Muhaiminul

“…Cellulose nanofibril–silver (CNF–Ag) hybrid and ultralight silver-infused aerogel were produced using cotton gin trash (CGT), an abundant agro-waste material…”
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Activated carbon from broiler litter: Process description and cost of production by Lima, Isabel M., McAloon, Andrew, Boateng, Akwasi A.

“…Animal manure continues to represent a significantly large and problematic portion of the US agricultural waste generated yearly. Granular activated carbons…”
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Seasonal changes in daily precipitation extremes in mainland Portugal from 1941 to 2007 by Espírito Santo, Fátima, Ramos, Alexandre M, de Lima, M. Isabel P, Trigo, Ricardo M

“…This study aims mostly at understanding seasonal variations in the intensity, frequency and duration of extreme precipitation events in mainland Portugal. For…”
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All different or all the same? Exploring the diversity of professional practices in Portuguese school psychology by Mendes, Sofia A., Lasser, Jon, Abreu-Lima, Isabel M. P., Almeida, Leandro S.

“…Studies have generally characterized school psychologists as a relative homogenous population. Understanding the differences in professional practices and…”
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Estimating Sheet Flow Velocities Using Quinine as a Fluorescent Tracer: Bare, Mulched, Vegetated and Paved Surfaces by Zehsaz, Soheil, de Lima, João L. M. P., de Lima, M. Isabel P., Isidoro, Jorge M. G. P., Martins, Ricardo

“…When direct flow velocity measurements are not feasible, the use of tracers can be a valuable tool. In the present study, both laboratory and field experiments…”
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Microbial stability of worm castings and sugarcane filter mud compost blended with biochar by Lima, Isabel M., Wright, Maureen

“…Organic amendments such as worm castings and sugarcane filter mud compost can provide nutrient rich substrates for enhanced plant growth. Physico-chemical and…”
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Using thermal tracers to estimate flow velocities of shallow flows: laboratory and field experiments by Lima, Rui LP de, Abrantes, João RCB, Lima, João LMP de, Lima, M Isabel P de

“…Accurate measurement of shallow flows is important for hydraulics, hydrology and water resources management. The objective of this paper is to discuss a…”
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