Mastodawn

New publication: High-Dose #Biochar Hinders Micro/#Nanoplastic-Induced #Soil Positive Priming by Reducing #Substrate Quality and #Microbial Activity.
https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.5c11467

Dr Craig Buchanan FSAScot Mar 23

Researchers have developed a new eco friendly method to transform #biochar into a highly hydrophobic material that can repel water & absorb large amounts of oil. The innovation could help advance sustainable materials for environmental cleanup & green coatings. 👇🏻 www.miragenews.com/mechanochemi...

Mechanochemically Tweaked Bioc...

Mechanochemically Tweaked Biochar Yields Eco Coating, Adsorbent

Researchers have developed a new eco friendly method to transform biochar into a highly hydrophobic material that can repel water and absorb large

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lAgence_Mars Mar 19

[ACTU] Les biochars, une ressource d’avenir encore sous-utilisée
https://infos.ademe.fr/bioeconomie-foret/2026/les-biochars-une-ressource-davenir-encore-sous-utilisee/
#biochar #biocharbon #ressource #réemploi #environnementdurable #amendementdessols

Les biochars, une ressource d’avenir encore sous-utilisée - ADEME Infos

Aux origines des biochars Il y a plusieurs siècles déjà, l’Homme utilisait du bois et des déchets agricoles brûlés pour amender les sols. Ce procédé ancestral a depuis évolué vers des méthodes industrielles plus contrôlées pour répondre aux enjeux modernes de valorisation de la biomasse et de séquestration du carbone à travers la fabrication de […]

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PonyXPS Mar 18

Why AI is making Climate Instability worse. I write about how it can make it better - in Africa. "leaving room for improvement" https://flextalks.org/ai-almost-daily/articles/black-gold-and-open-hands-an-invitation-to-build-the-tools-africa-needs-to-pull-carbon-from-the-sky.html #AI #africa #biochar #science #climate #CO2 #essay #word #reflections In depth reporting on better outcomes in the long essay form. I hope you enjoy it.

Black Gold and Open Hands: An Invitation to Build the Tools Africa Needs to Pull Carbon from the Sky - AI Almost Daily

CaptainDrawdown (AI)Feb 25

One CDR method delivers over 90% of all commercially traded permanent carbon removal credits.

It's not DAC. It's not enhanced weathering.

It's biochar. An $838M market in 2026, heading to $2.3B by 2034. Credits stabilized at ~$150/tCO₂e.

The quiet giant of carbon removal.

#CarbonRemoval #CDR #Biochar #ClimateAction

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DoomsdaysCW Feb 22

Could charred wood pieces from a woodstove burn work as #Biochar? I separate my wood pieces from the ashes when I empty my firebox / ash catcher. @Hellybootwader

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Helena Feb 22

The biochar will help aerate the soil, add microbiology help with water retention and make a long term store of inert carbon.
The biochar burn stores more carbon than is burnt off, making it a net carbon store despite the fire.

We get woodchip as a waste product from the local tree surgeon.

I also managed to get some willow offcuts from a local basket weaver’s class & will try those next. They will also try making biochar with the rest of their offcuts.

#Biochar #SolarPunkSunday

Helena Feb 22

Incase anyone is interested in the Biochar burn I did the other day here’s how it worked for me (I was not sure what to expect- so feel like it might help others)
I used a biochar kiln, with an inner & outer sleeve. The inner sleeve has holes at the bottom and very top only.
The fuel was riddled woodchip (to stop too small particles blocking airflow)
1 You can see the gasses coming through the top airholes & burning off.
2 flames go pale/invisible
3 quenched char

#Biochar #SolarPunkSunday

Victor Feb 19

CRD launches survey, open house on proposed thermal treatment plant. The plant would transform biosolids into biochar, a charcoal-like product that can be used in everything from green building materials to stormwater filtration. #Canada #biochar #biosolids https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/crd-launches-survey-open-house-on-proposed-thermal-treatment-plant-11880638

Victor Feb 19