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Biochar is created through the thermal carbonization (pyrolysis) of biomass, including waste wood, hedge trimmings, and other biogenic residues from sources like the food industry. Its porous structure and high internal surface area enable it to store water and nutrients and function as a filter material. These attributes make it a versatile substance with significant potential applications in agriculture, industry, and construction.

Novocarbo’s biochar primarily serves as a soil conditioner, a peat alternative in the earth industry, or in storm-water management for blue-green infrastructure projects.

Additionally, it substitutes for fossil fuels or high-emission materials in various industrial applications. Examples include molded parts, housings and functional components made of plastic, flooring, and concrete aggregates.

Novocarbo aims to expedite the active decarbonization of the industry with its economically viable products.

Biochar aids in the accumulation of humus in the soil and hinders the leaching of phosphorus and nitrate. It also helps reduce nitrous oxide emissions on agricultural land and decreases the need for irrigation. Furthermore, it boosts plants’ resistance to fungal diseases.

As a soil additive, it can serve as a substitute for peat, thereby helping to preserve peatlands. The degradation of these peatlands due to peat extraction leads to methane emissions, a greenhouse gas approximately 28 times more detrimental to the climate than CO₂.