Biochar
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Biochar is a form of charcoal, sometimes modified, that is intended for organic use, as in soil. It is the lightweight black remnants remaining after the pyrolysis of biomass, consisting of carbon and
A pile of biochar
Biochar mixture ready for soil application
Artisanal biochar production in a Kon-tiki kiln
Smallholder biochar production with fruit-orchard prunings
Biochar carbon removal
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Biochar carbon removal is a negative emissions technology. It involves the production of biochar through pyrolysis of residual biomass and the subsequent application of the biochar in soils or durable
Biochar
…mitigation. Due to its refractory stability, biochar can stay in soils or other environments for thousands of years. This has given rise to the concept of biochar carbon removal, a process of carbon sequestration in the form of biochar. Carbon removal can be achieved when high-quality biochar is applied to soils, or added as a…
Biochar applied to the soil in research trials in Namibia
Charged and inoculated biochar ready for soil application