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 originated in …

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 nitrogen. …

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 for cooking …

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 hazards.

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

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 biochar practices can …

5 days ago · This editorial blog examines how biochar is evolving toward 2026 as science, industry, and climate policy converge. Advances in material engineering, verification frameworks, and market …

Biochar, form of charcoal made from animal wastes and plant residues (such as wood chips, leaves, and husks) that undergo pyrolysis, a process that rapidly decomposes organic material through …

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 may want to …