5315 results about "Biochar" patented technology

A method is described for rendering char from a biomass fractionator apparatus (BMF char) suitable for addition to soil in high concentrations, the method relying on multiple processes comprising removing detrimental hydrocarbons from BMF char, removing adsorbed gases from BMF char, introducing microorganisms to the BMF char, and adjusting soil pH.

Methods, process, apparatus, equipment, and systems are disclosed for converting biomass into bio-oil fractions for chemicals, materials, feedstocks and fuels using a low-cost, integrated fast pyrolysis system. The system improves upon prior art by creating stable, bio-oil fractions which have unique properties that make them individually superior to conventional bio-oil. The invention enables water and low-molecular weight compounds to be separated into a final value-added fraction suitable for upgrading or extracting into value-added chemicals, fuels and water. Initial bio-oil fractions from the process are chemically distinct, have low-water content and acidity which reduces processing costs normally associated with conventional bio-oil post-production upgrading since fewer separation steps, milder processing conditions and lower auxiliary inputs are required. Biochar is stabilized so that it can be handled safely. The integrated fast pyrolysis process includes biomass storage, preparation, pretreatment, and conversion, product recovery and processing to create and store stable biochar and bio-oil fractions.

The invention provides for methods, devices, and systems for pyrolyzing biomass. A pyrolysis unit can be used for the pyrolysis of biomass to form gas, liquid, and solid products. The biomass materials can be selected such that an enhanced biochar is formed after pyrolysis. The biomass can be pyrolyzed under specified conditions such that a selected biochar core is formed. The pyrolysis process can form a stable biochar core that is inert and / or resistant to degradation. The biochar or biochar core can be functionalized to form a functionalized biochar or functionalized biochar core. Functionalization can include post-pyrolysis treatments such as supplementation with microbes or physical transformations including annealing and / or activation.

The invention relates to a carbon-based fertilizer potentiating agent and application of the carbon-based fertilizer potentiating agent. The carbon-based fertilizer potentiating agent is characterized by comprising the raw materials in proportion by weight: 50-70 carbon powder, 5-15 humic acid, 2-5 inhibitors mixing urease inhibitor with nitrification inhibitor, 10-20 microelement fertilizer, and 5-10 acid bentonite or clay; biomass granule carbon is selected as a matrix carrier, the production process is simple, raw materials are easily obtained, and the cost is low. The biomass carbon has strong adsorbability, water retention property and light absorption warming property, and can be used as good ammonia stabilizer and soil conditioner except for the carrier. After being applied into soil, the potentiating agent can lead the fertilizer to slowly release, and can relieve the influence of drought and lacked water and low temperature on crop growth. The potentiating agent not only can improve the fertilizer utilization rate, but also is environment-friendly and safe, can effectively improve the utilization rate of nitrogenous fertilizer and phosphate fertilizer, reduce fertilizer loss, and simultaneously can lighten the water body pollution and greenhouse effect by nitrogenous fertilizer, reduce the content of nitrate nitrogen in agricultural products, and ensure the safety production of food.

Methods and apparatuses for depositing agents relatively deep within pores of bio-char. Bio-char is first produced in an airtight oven by heating biomass feedstock. The bio-char is then cooled and steam is diffused into the pores of the bio-char. The steam-laden bio-char is immersed in a liquid bath containing soluble agents that are to be deposited in the pores of the bio-char. The liquid bath cools the char to below the condensation temperature of the steam, whereupon the condensing steam generates a partial vacuum within the pores, drawing the liquid into the pores. The bio-char is then removed from the liquid bath and dried so that the liquid within the pores evaporates, leaving behind the soluble agent. Accordingly, the invention yields bio-char that has soluble agent embedded relatively deep within its pores.