Chandran & Kumar (2026): Use of Nanomaterials for Carbon Sequestration in Soil
Arathi Chandran and Ashok Kumar, IN: Springer Nature, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-4489-6_36-1
Cutting-edge developments, particularly in nanotechnology, are revolutionizing the way of management of carbon in soil. Nanomaterials such as biochar nanoparticles, carbon nanotubes, graphene, nano-silica, nano-zeolites, nano-lime, nano-ZnO, nano-Fe, nano-Al₂O₃, and lithium silicate nanoparticles possess distinct properties like high surface area, chemical stability, and adjustable surface functionalities that enhance soil aggregation, promote organo-mineral interactions, and stabilize carbon in recalcitrant forms. This chapter provides insight into how nanomaterials can enhance soil carbon sequestration, as well as how they improve the durability of carbon storage and contribute to soil health and sustainable agricultural productivity.