Biochar is defined by the International Biochar Initiative as the "solid material obtained from the thermochemical conversion of biomass in an oxygen-limited environment".

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

Biochar is a charcoal-like product that contains no petroleum. It is made by heating biomass such as herbaceous or woody crop residues, non-salvageable timber and slash, or animal manure, …

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 …

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 …

Through biochar, biomass becomes a sustainable and value-added product for urban and rural agricultural and forest communities by creating jobs, improving soil, and reducing forest fire …

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 …

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 …

Jun 24, 2020 · What is Biochar? Biochar is a kind of charcoal produced by burning biomass (organic material) in a low-oxygen environment. This process, known as pyrolysis, converts …

Dec 9, 2024 · With carbon making up approximately 70 per cent of its composition, biochar is a stable form of carbon that cannot easily escape into the atmosphere. As well as the actual …