Biochar Today

A study explored converting walnut shell waste into biochar to improve sandy soil’s water retention. Biochar produced in limited oxygen and treated with sodium carbonate enhanced water retention by 11%. This approach offers a sustainable solution for soil health and agricultural waste management. https://buff.ly/4g8FiIP #Biochar #Pyrolysis #CarbonCapture

Fishbone-derived biochar, especially pyrolyzed at 600°C, effectively removes cadmium from water through pore filling, ion exchange, and functional group interactions. This eco-friendly approach offers dual benefits: reducing heavy metal pollution and recycling fishbone waste, making it a sustainable solution for water treatment. https://buff.ly/4i4KcIJ #Biochar #Pyrolysis #CarbonCapture

Biochar derived from olive, peach, and apricot stones offers a sustainable method for CO2 capture. Activated with water vapor, it demonstrated efficient adsorption through physisorption. Statistical physics models provided insights into adsorption mechanisms, highlighting biochar’s potential as an eco-friendly alternative for greenhouse gas reduction. https://buff.ly/49kyO7y #Biochar #Pyrolysis #CarbonCapture

Aston University’s EBRI invites West Midlands businesses to collaborate on low-carbon innovations through its Biochar CleanTech Accelerator. Using pyrolysis, EBRI transforms organic waste into valuable bioproducts, targeting applications in paints, industrial heating, soil conditioners, and water treatment, with significant domestic and export market potential. https://buff.ly/3CQKt1C #Biochar #Pyrolysis #CarbonCapture

A study evaluated biochar-amended horizontal flow constructed wetlands (HFCWs) for textile wastewater treatment. Biochar-enhanced systems achieved superior pollutant removal, reducing chemical oxygen demand (83.45%) and color (73.98%) within 72 hours. This sustainable approach repurposes plant biomass, offering cost-effective, eco-friendly solutions for industrial wastewater remediation. https://buff.ly/4fNN9vE #Biochar #Pyrolysis #CarbonCapture

This study examines how pyrolysis temperature and extraction solutions affect microalgal biochar-derived dissolved organic matter (MBDOM). Higher temperatures reduce toxicity, while alkaline solutions increase risks. Machine learning reveals DOC and TN as toxicity drivers, providing insights for optimizing biochar production and environmental applications. https://buff.ly/3Z7KsOl #Biochar #Pyrolysis #CarbonCapture

A study found that peanut shell biochar improves landfill soil by enhancing pH, organic matter, and nutrients, promoting plant growth and microbial diversity. However, biochar reduced plant diversity, favoring specific species. These findings highlight biochar’s potential for improving soil health in ecological restoration efforts. https://buff.ly/3CY8gN2 #Biochar #Pyrolysis #CarbonCapture

Moreau is updating its 30-year-old zoning codes to address concerns over industrial activity near residential areas. Proposed changes shift high-impact uses from the M-1 to M-2 zone. Activists and officials seek balanced growth, spurred by opposition to a controversial biochar plant proposal. https://buff.ly/3OrNqs7 #Biochar #Pyrolysis #CarbonCapture

Truecoco Ghana Ltd, supported by GIP Ghana is transforming coconut husks into biochar to improve soil health, reduce carbon emissions, and boost farmer incomes. The project promotes sustainable agriculture, creates rural jobs, and addresses multiple UN SDGs while enhancing Ghana’s agricultural resilience and food security. https://buff.ly/3ZpCTUx #Biochar #Pyrolysis #CarbonCapture

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone celebrating today.