| dc.description.abstract | Biochar is a carbon-rich charcoal produced from pyrolyzed biomass such as wood,
agricultural waste, or animal products. Biochar is primarily used as a soil amendment,
but it has promising applications in carbon sequestration, fuel cell production, medicinal
uses, as a construction material, and more. The diversity in biochar production and
feedstock makes it a highly variable product. Therefore, the characterization of biochar
is critical before determining potential applications. This study characterizes the biochar
produced by West Fraser Timber Co., which was made using wood waste from OSB
production and from the surrounding area as a feedstock. A full proximate analysis was
conducted. Other relevant properties were predicted based on comparisons between
available literature and the production factors of the biochar. Based on the properties,
both measured and predicted, it was assessed that the biochar is applicable as a soil
amendment for carbon sequestration and improving crop productivity, but not applicable
as a fuel source. | en_US |
