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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

As the first journal specifically focusing on biochar, the journal Biochar covers multidisciplinary subjects of agronomy, environmental science, and materials science.

Dec 18, 2025 · In the last of a four-part series, University of Georgia Ornamental Specialist Ping Yu looks at biochar’s physical and chemical properties, and provides a guide for those who …

Biochar is defined as carbonised biomass obtained from sustainable sources and sequestered in soils to sustainably enhance their agricultural and environmental value under present and …

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 …

Oct 1, 2025 · Biochar, a stable, carbon-rich material derived from the pyrolysis of organic biomass in low-oxygen environments, has garnered substantial attention as a multifunctional soil …