Biochar is a solid material obtained by thermochemical conversion of biomass in an oxygen-restricted environment. Thanks to its utility and functional properties, it is an important element in addressing current global challenges such as the negative impacts of drought and manifestations of soil erosion.
WHY USE BIOCHAR?
Biochar positively affects soil fertility. In the coming increasingly prolonged period of drought, it helps to retain moisture in the soil as a porous substance and also locks (sequesters) a large amount of carbon in the soil, which is then not released into the atmosphere, thereby helping to combat climate change. Biochar production is considered to be a modern and environmentally friendly method of biowaste treatment.
Biochar can be used not only in the soil, but also as an addition to livestock feed mixtures or as a compost additive. In addition to the agricultural sector, it also has potential use in urban areas (green roofs, root cleaners) or in industry (e.g. as a heat source, partial replacement of coal in steel production, or as a bio-sorbent for wastewater and air treatment).