A technical paper entitled, Analytical options for biochar adsorption and surface area, has been released by Micromeritics.
Biochar is a fine grained charcoal made by pyrolysis of biomass material such as wood, crop residue, and solid waste. It has many agricultural benefits.
Spread into the top layer of the soil, biochar enhances plant growth with its ability to retain moisture and replenish the soil’s organic carbon, fostering the growth of microbes that are essential for nutrient absorption
Micromeritics Analytical Services (MAS) and Soil Control Labs, representing the commercial options for surface area and soil property testing, have performed the available traditional analytical methods for adsorption and surface area on a suite of “standard biochars”.
In addition, a research technique known as “Gravimetric Adsorption Capacity Scan” has been performed on the same standard biochars.
To learn more about the techniques, please download the full report by clicking on the link above.
