Production and characterisation of biochar from different organic materials

Production and characterisation of biochar from different organic materials

Authors

  • Ammu Punnose Kerala Agricultural University
  • S. Anitha Kerala Agricultural University

Keywords:

Crop residues, Biochar, Pyrolysis, Soil amendment

Abstract

An investigation entitled ‘Production characterisation and quality assessment of biochar’ was conducted to assess the effect of production methods and materials used on the character of biochar at Plant Propagation & Nursery Management Unit (PPNMU), Vellanikkara, Thrissur during 2014-15. Woody wild growth, coconut petiole and herbal waste residues left after composting were the three materials used for biochar production. Biochar was produced using heap and drum methods. Biochar was characterised by physical and chemical distinctiveness. Methods of production and materials used had significant influence on the characteristics of biochar. Drum method gave higher biochar recovery, high porosity and water holding capacity compared to heap method. Porosity, water holding capacity and carbon content were higher in biochar produced from woody wild growth. All biochars showed alkaline pH with the highest pH in coconut petiole biochar, An overall increase in NPK content was noticed in biochar compared to the feedstock materials.align="justify">

Author Biographies

Ammu Punnose, Kerala Agricultural University

Department of Agronomy, College of Horticulture, Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur, Kerala 680 656

S. Anitha, Kerala Agricultural University

Water Management Research Unit, Vellanikkara, Thrissur, 680656

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Published

25-03-2016

How to Cite

Punnose, A., & Anitha, S. (2016). Production and characterisation of biochar from different organic materials. Journal of Tropical Agriculture, 53(2), 191–196. Retrieved from https://jtropag.kau.in/index.php/ojs2/article/view/351

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