Biochar

In the quest to combat climate change and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, innovative solutions are emerging to tackle the challenges posed by carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Among these solutions are Negative Emissions Technologies (NETs), which encompass various methods to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and store it for the long term. One of the promising NETs is biochar, which holds tremendous potential in mitigating climate change. In this article, we will

Biochar is a charcoal-like substance rich in carbon, made by heating organic materials (usually biomass waste) through a process called pyrolysis. These materials are heated under high temperatures (300-500°C) involving little to no oxygen. Under those conditions, the biomass is converted into a stable form of carbon and, thus, sequesters those carbons that otherwise would be released into the atmosphere if the biomass decomposes. In this article, we will dive deep into eve