53 uses & applications of biochar
FARMING
Soil Amendment
1. Carbon fertilizer
2. Compost
3. Substitute for peat in potting soil
4. Plant protection
5. Compensatory fertilizer for trace elements
Livestock Farming
1% of Biochar for Livestock Feed
Increases energy efficiency of digestion, 77% less dysenterie, 62% animals are calmer and balanced, 77% less odour in barns.
Observation: cells in milk decreased, less streptococcus, less rumen ulcer, better fitness, absorption of gram positive bacteria (botulisme), pesticides, herbicides, reducing odours, fixation of nutrients, and improvement of barn climate.
6. Silage agent
7. Feed additive/supplement
8. Litter additive
9. Slurry treatment
10. Manure composting
11. Water treatment in fish farming
5-10% BC in Litter
Reducing humidity and odours (84%), fixation of nutrients, reducing ammonia and methane emissions, amellorates hygiene, hoof infections
Biogas Production
12. Biomass additive
13. Biogas slurry treatment
Cow Farms:
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One year after beginning administration; found that cows did not need any veterinary treatment during that time
Swine Farms:
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Pigs did not need any more antibiotic treatment during the first six months of administration
Chicken Farms:
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3 days after beginning of treatment with fermented biochar, vermifugation of round worms took place
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The mortality rate decreased in a chicken farm, while at the same time a high and continual increase in weight of 90-100g per day was observed
DECONTAMINATION
Decontamination of Soil and Natural Water
14. Soil additive for soil remediation
15. Highly absorbing, plantable soil substrates
16. A barrier preventing pesticides getting into surface water
17. Treating pond and lake water
Waste Water and Sewage Treatment
18. Active carbon filter
19. Pre-rinsing additive
20. Soil substrate for organic plant beds
21. Composting toilets
Treatment of Drinking Water
22. Micro-filters
23. Macro-filters in developing countries
24. Exhaust filter
25. Controlling emissions
26. Room air filters
INDUSTRY
Building Material
27. Insulation
28. Air decontamination
29. Decontamination of earth foundations
30. Humidity regulation
31. Protection against electromagnetic radiation ("electrosmog")
Effects of Biochar-Plaster
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Regulation/buffering of humidity
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Insulation
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Noise protection
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Toxin binding (solutes, VOC)
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Blocking of high frequency radiation
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Low electrostatic charging of air
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Conservation of wood
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Reduction of dust
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Deodorising
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Aesthetic
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Anti-bacteriological fungicide (repellent)
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Air cleaning
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Increase of redox potential
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Emission of far-infrared radiation
Textile Industry
32. Fabric additive for functional underwear
33. Thermal insulation for functional clothing
34. Deodorant for shoe soles
Food Industry
35. Conservation of food
36. Digesting helper
Regulation of humidity, anti-bacteriologic, absorption of ethylen
Wellness
37. Filling for mattresses
38. Filling for pillows
Radio Protection
39. Shield against electromagnetic radiation (microwaves, TV, Netzgerate, computer)
FURTHER USES
Industrial Materials
39. Carbon fibres
40. Plastics
Electronics
41. Semiconductors
42. Batteries
Metallurgy
43. Metal reduction
Cosmetics
44. Soaps
45. Skin cream
46. Therapeutic bath additives
47. Paints and colouring
48. Food colorants
49. Industrial paints
Energy Production
50. Pellets
51. Substitute for lignite
Medicines
52. Detoxification
53. Carrier for active pharmaceutical ingredients
Source: For all information in this document - Ithaka Institute - Hans-Peter Schmidt - www. ithaka-institute.org