Biochar is a very promising material for the "long term" storage of Carbon Dioxide, a greenhouse gas. It has been proved a very good soil amendment material, promoting the soil health, the microorganisms habitats, and water retention. This may be the perfect technology for the final disposition of solid waste, both from municipal and agricultural sources. Biochar is also a by-product in the 'green' renewable energy production. In my institution we are now studying the effects the molecular ecology of soil phosphorous mobilizing bacteria, where biochar might play an important role. Applications of biochar in engineered systems for bioremediation are also under development. Thanks to DGEST, ITS, and COECYT-Coahuila for the support.
Biochar is a very promising material for the "long term" storage of Carbon Dioxide, a greenhouse gas. It has been proved a very good soil amendment material, promoting the soil health, the microorganisms habitats, and water retention. This may be the perfect technology for the final disposition of solid waste, both from municipal and agricultural sources. Biochar is also a by-product in the 'green' renewable energy production. In my institution we are now studying the effects the molecular ecology of soil phosphorous mobilizing bacteria, where biochar might play an important role. Applications of biochar in engineered systems for bioremediation are also under development. Thanks to DGEST, ITS, and COECYT-Coahuila for the support.