Biochar as a livestock feed additive Biochar has been used in acute medical treatment of animals for centuries. Livestock farmers increasingly use biochar as a regular feed supplement to improve animal health, increase nutrient intake efficiency and thus productivity.
Biochar as a feedstock to graphene production Graphene is an extremely valuable and useful product. It is used in solar cells, batteries, filtration, fuel cell production, drug therapies, dialysis, and a bevy of medical diagnostic situations.
Biochar is an effective way to sequester carbon Carbon sequestration is one of the most effective ways to capture carbon dioxide, the most commonly produced greenhouse gas. Carbon sequestration is the process of capturing and storing atmospheric carbon dioxide. It is one method of reducing the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere with the goal of reducing global climate change
Biochar is a powerful soil amendment Inoculated biochar creates a matrix for the development of a symbiotic relationship between bacteria, fungi and the plants upon which we depend for oxygen, food and enjoyment. Biochar helps to retain soil moisture and improve soil pH. Additionally there is the possibility that biochar may capture pollution and pesticides and have other benefits for soil management.
OPTION No. 2 - Transform biomass into hydrogen
Hydrogen is extremely valuable and useful Hydrogen can be used in fuel cells to generate electricity, power and heat. Hydrogen is heavily used in petroleum refining and fertilizer production, while transportation and utilities are emerging markets. Hydrogen fuel cells provide energy for use in diverse applications, including distributed or combined-heat-and-power, backup power, systems for storing and enabling renewable energy, portable power, auxiliary power for trucks, aircraft, rail, and ships, specialty vehicles such as forklifts, and passenger and freight vehicles including cars, trucks, and buses.
OPTION No. 3 - Transform biomass into synthetic fuel
Synthetic fuel can reduce global warming
Synthetic fuel, sometimes called carbon-neutral fuel, is a liquid or gaseous fuel obtained from the gasification of biomass feed stocks. The manufacturing process captures COâ‚‚ which reduces global warming. The use of synfuel also reduces the need for crude oil production, shale oil processing, fracking, and other environment damaging activities.
OPTION No. 4 - Use biomass into co-generation power plants
Biomass can be burned in a power and heat production plant
Sadly this option is only viable when costs are underwritten by state and federal grants and tax credits. The challenge is that cheaper feedstocks are available which also do not produce ash which needs to be handled.
