Characteristic study on biochar production from biological substrates by slow pyrolysis for carbon sequestration
Characteristic study on biochar production from biological substrates by slow pyrolysis for carbon sequestration
This present study compares the characteristics of biochars produced by slow pyrolysis at 400-450°C for the biological substrates namely, Coccus nucifera shells (CNS) and Prosopis glandulosa hard wood (PGH). Biochar yield of the biomass substrates varied from 25-28 %. C/N ratio and Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC) was found to be higher in PGH biochar as 11.25 and 16.70 cmolkg -1 respectively.