Biochar is a carbon-rich material that is made from biomass through a thermochemical conversion process known as pyrolysis. Don’t worry if that all sounds like a mouthful—read on for an introduction ...

Korean researchers found a way to turn wet coffee grounds into cleaner, faster biochar, skipping the energy-intensive drying step entirely.

Phosphorus is a necessary nutrient required for all life. However, it is only found in limited quantities in nature. In a new doctoral thesis at the University of Borås in Sweden, biochar plays a ...

Australia produces over 31 million tonnes of food waste each year, creating serious challenges for both the environment and the economy. Researchers at the University of New South Wales and their ...

Researchers have developed a practical and low cost method to transform agricultural waste into high quality biochar, significantly increasing its ability to store carbon and help combat climate ...

Biochar, a charcoal-like material derived from plant biomass, has long been hailed as a promising tool for carbon dioxide removal. However, a new study by Stanford researchers highlights a critical ...

Concrete is one of the most common materials on Earth, thanks to its high strength and low cost – but it’s also one of the largest single sources of carbon dioxide emissions. Engineers at Washington ...

A new study published in Biochar shows that combining green manure with biochar can help farmers reduce nitrogen fertilizer use while improving soil ...