Biochar is defined by the International Biochar Initiative as the "solid material obtained from the thermochemical conversion of biomass in an oxygen-limited environment".

Biochar is a charcoal-like product made from biomass waste, such as wood or agricultural waste, paper mill waste, or other biological residues. The concept for use as a soil amendment originated in …

Biochar has several unique chemical and physical properties that make it very useful for retaining nutrients and water. Biochar ranges from 50 to 90 percent carbon and less than 0.1 percent nitrogen. …

Feb 27, 2024 · Biochar is a type of processed plant matter that is very rich in carbon. Lightweight, black and very porous, it looks and feels very much like charcoal. But where charcoal is used for cooking …

Dec 9, 2024 · With carbon making up approximately 70 per cent of its composition, biochar is a stable form of carbon that cannot easily escape into the atmosphere. As well as the actual product of …

Biochar is produced through pyrolysis or gasification — processes that heat biomass in the absence (or under reduction) of oxygen. In addition to creating a soil enhancer, sustainable biochar practices can …

Biochar, comparatively inert, doesn't break down like other organic soil amendments and resists chemical and microbial degradation, especially when buried. Biochar reduces soil acidity decreasing …