Researching biochar analysis and application for carbon capture and soil enhancement
Biochar is a carbon-rich material produced through the pyrolysis of organic matter.
87% of carbon dioxide removal to date is in the form of biochar.*
We invest in research to advance biochar analysis and applications and create effective solutions for environmental challenges. Our current projects are to develop test methods and equipment to enable field-based analysis of biochar and soil for measurement, reporting and verification (MRV) of carbon credits.
We collaborate with external research partners and approval bodies and other stakeholders to develop improved methods and standards for biochar production and quality control.
During the pyrolysis process, organic materials are heated in the absence of oxygen to create biochar. It is a stable form of carbon lasting for hundreds to thousands of years, making it suitable for carbon capture.
For organisations with organic material as part of their activity there is a direct route to impact mitigation and soil improvement. The porosity and surface area of biochar make it an excellent soil conditioner as it retains water and nutrients in the soil, reducing runoff and nutrient leaching.
