Soil-improving granules - based on perlite coated with uncalcined clay

Free-flowing soil-improving agents (I) comprise perlite granules coated with uncalcined clay. Also claimed is the prodn. of (I) by spraying perlite granules with a clay slurry. The perlite granules have a size of up to 6 (esp. 2-5) mm. The clay has a high montmorillonite content and is present in an amt. of 30-500 g per litre of perlite. The clay layer may contain a pigment and may contain or be coated with a polymer fixative, esp. phenyl-terminated polybutadiene (II) in an amt. of more than 3 g per litre of perlite. ADVANTAGE - (I) have high water and air storage capacities, have cation-exchange and pH-buffering properties, and have a more acceptable darker colour than perlite.

VERFAHREN ZUR HERSTELLUNG EINES MITTELS ZUR BODENMELIORATION AUS MGO UND MBCO3

Process for manufacturing of a granulate like product for amelioration of damaged and/or defective soils on the basis of a Mg-containing substance, in which finely divided Mg-carbonate is mixed with finely divided MgO under addition of water, granulated thereafter and finally the so produced granules being dried.

GROUND IMPROVEMENT MEANS AS WELL AS PROCEDURE FOR ITS PRODUCTION

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF VORVERPACKTER GRANULATES MIXTURES FOR SOIL STABILIZATION

PLANTING SUBSTRATE

A soil conditioner prepared from waste materials by biological fermentation bed and its preparation method

Abstract The invention belongs to the technical field of ecological agriculture, and particularly relates to a soil conditioner prepared from waste materials by biological fermentation bed and its preparation method. The soil conditioner prepared from waste materials by biological fermentation bed is prepared from the following components in parts by mass: 90-100 parts of waste materials discharged from the biological fermentation bed, 20-30 parts of wheat straw, 20-30 parts of corn cob powder, 10-15 parts of Sargassum, 10-15 parts of chitin solution, 3-4 parts of plant ash, 1-3 parts of shell powder and 1-3 parts of shell powder The method has the advantages of improving the utilization rate by the biological fermentation bed waste exiting in the pig raising process, improving the soil structure and fertility, which is environment friendly, ecological, and economical.

STABILIZING CLAY SOIL WITH DRY HYDROXY-ALUMINUM

... "STABILIZING CLAY SOIL WITH DRY HYDROXY-ALUMINUM" A method of stabilizing clay soil comprising admixing the clay soil with an effective amount of dry hydroxy-aluminum.

Verfahren zur Herstellung einer Mischung für Bitumenbeläge und nach diesem Verfahren hergestellte Mischung.

Method for soil-stabilisation with lime

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A GRANULATFOERMIGEN MEANS.

PLUGGING MATERIAL, METHOD FOR MAKING SUCH MATERIAL PLUGGING AND METHOD FOR PLACEMENT OF SAID MATERIAL TO A SITE OF STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Product and process for the stabilization of sands of seaside

Growth medium for plants - of expanded argile or schist enriched with fertilizer

CALCIUM SULPHATE WHISKER FIBRES AND THE METHOD FOR THE MANU FACTURE THEREOF

BIOCHARS FOR USE WITH ANIMALS

Biochars and methods for treating biochars are provided that are useful in various applications, including, but not limited to, applications related to the raising, care, maintenance, disease prevention, disease treatment and odor control of animals. 1. A method for incorporating an agent into bio-char for use in an animal application , the method comprising the steps of: treating biochar to clean the pores of the biochar of certain residual organic or inorganic compounds unsuitable for animal digestion , treating the biochar to introduce an agent into the pores of the biochar , where the agent introduced is beneficial for consumption by animals.2. The method of where the agent is one or more of the following: a nutrient claim 1 , a vitamin claim 1 , a drug claim 1 , a microbe claim 1 , water or a supplement.3. The method of where the residual organic or inorganic compound is a dioxin.4. The method of where the treated biochar has no detectible dioxins unsuitable for animal digestion.5. The method of where the treatment of the biochar also adjusts the pH of the biochar to be at a level beneficial for animal consumption.6. A method for incorporating an agent into biochar for use in an animal application claim 1 , the method comprising the steps of: treating the biochar to introduce an agent into the pores of the biochar claim 1 , where the agent is infused into the pores of the biochar by adding a surfactant to a liquid solution containing the agent and submerging the biochar in the liquid solution.7. The method of where the step of treating biochar includes placing the biochar in a tank and then pulling a vacuum on the tank or applying positive pressure on the contents of the tank.8. The method of where the agent is one or more of the following: a nutrient claim 6 , a vitamin claim 6 , a drug claim 6 , a microbe claim 6 , water or a supplement.9. The method of where the treated biochar has no detectible dioxins unsuitable for animal digestion.10. The method of where ...

Biochar Coated Seeds

The present invention provides for biochar coated particles and a method for coating the particles with biochar. 1. A method for coating particles , the method comprising the steps of (i) preparing a binding solution by mixing a binder with water; (ii) heating the binding solution to dissolve the binder in the water; (iii) placing particles in a rotary tumbler; (iv) dispensing the binding solution into the tumbler with the particles; (v) tumbling the particles until the particles are evenly coated with the binding solution; (vi) dispensing biochar in the tumbler to coat the particles with biochar; and (vi) drying the particles while tumbling.2. The method of where the biochar is reduced in size to an average particle size of <1 mm before dispensing in the tumbler.3. The method of further including the step of dispensing a fertilizer in the tumbler to coat the particle.4. The method of further including the step of combining a fertilizer with the biochar prior to dispensing the biochar into the tumbler to coat the particles claim 1 , whereby a combined mixture of biochar and fertilizer in dispensed into the tumbler to coat the particles.5. The method of where the fertilizer is reduced in size to an average particle size of <1 mm before dispensing in the tumbler.6. The method of where the step of dispensing the binding solution claim 1 , tumbling the particles and dispensing the biochar in the tumbler is repeated until the coat substantially surrounding the particles is between 0.01 and 100 times the diameter of the particles.721. The method of claim where the biochar claim 1 , prior to being dispensed in the tumbler claim 1 , has been treated by the infusion of one or more liquids into pores of the biochar.8. The method of where the infusion of one or more liquids into pores of the biochar is accomplished at least in part by a vacuum processing treatment.9. The method of where the infusion of one or more liquid into pores of the biochar is accomplished at least in ...

Biochars for use with animals

Biochars and methods for treating biochars are provided that are useful in various applications, including, but not limited to, applications related to the raising, care, maintenance, disease prevention, disease treatment and odor control of animals.

Utilisation of slag

Treatment of slag by size screening

Slag from a stainless steel manufacturing process is subjected to a first size screening to divide it into a first larger size fraction and a second smaller size fraction, the second fraction is subjected to second size screening to divide it into third and fourth fractions, the fourth fraction being of less than 3 mm in size and the third fraction being of greater size than the fourth fraction, wherein the fourth fraction is recovered as a usable by product. The fourth fraction, containing up to 5% by weight of nickel, may particularly be used as a soil conditioner. Stainless steel scrap may be recovered from the third and fourth fractions.

UTILISATION OF WASTE PRODUCTS

Strengthening soft soil

A water-saturated soft soil is efficiently improved in its strength by incorporating thereinto an additive composed of ingredients A and B; the ingredient A comprises gypsum and the ingredient B comprises a mixture of 40-55% by weight of a Portland cement and 60-45% by weight of a water-granulated iron blast furnace slag having a particle size almost equal to or smaller than that of the Portland cement. The ratio by weight of the ingredient A to the ingredient B ranges from 10/90 to 30/70 and the total amount of the ingredients A and B used for the soft soil is sufficient to strengthen the soft soil.

VERFAHREN ZUM ABDICHTEN VON BODEN UND/ODER SEITENFLÄCHEN SOWIE DICHTMATERIAL ZUR DURCHFÜHRUNG DIESES VERFAHRENS

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A GROUND IMPROVEMENT MEANS.

TREATMENT MEANS FOR UEBERSAEUERTE BOEDEN.

PROCEDURE FOR THE SEALING OF PERMEABLE LOOSE ROCKS.

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A POROUS ONE KERAMIKGRANULATATS AS WELL AS THEREAFTER MANUFACTURED PRODUCT AND ITS USE.

MEANS FOR THE AD AND ABSORPTION OF FLUIDS

PLANT SUBSTRATE AND USE THEREOF

Improvements to underground cable transmissions

A manufactured thermally conductive granular backfill product compacted in a trench around an underground electrical transmission cable, the manufactured granular backfill product including a mixture of a granular base material having an R value which is higher than 1.2 when compacted, with a sufficient amount of an additive of a granular iron compound having an R valve which is less than 1.2 when compacted, so as to provide a manufactured thermally conductive granular backfill product having an R value of 1.2 or lower when compacted.

PLANT GROWTH MEDIUM AND THE USE THEREOF

The invention concerns a plant growing medium having a content of 20 to 100% of a granular mixture of foamed clay or weakly fired ceramic materials, and its application.

SOIL AMELIORATION METHOD

The present invention addresses the problem of providing a soil amelioration method that makes it possible to conveniently ameliorate soil. This soil amelioration method involves applying nano-bubble water to soil.

SUBSTRATS DE CULTURES, ESSENTIELLEMENT A BASE DE PRODUITS TIRES DE LAITIERS METALLURGIQUES

L'INVENTION A TRAIT AU DOMAINE DES SUBSTRATS OU SUPPORTS DE CULTURES A MELANGER AU SOL ET A UTILISER COMME MILIEU DE DEVELOPPEMENT POUR LES CULTURES HORS SOL. ON UTILISE DU LAITIER BOULETE EXPANSE DE HAUT-FOURNEAU DE GRANULOMETRIE COMPRISE ENTRE 0 ET 15MM ET AYANT AU MOINS 30 DE POROSITE TOTALE. LE LAITIER PEUT ETRE ADDITIONNE D'UNE MATIERE ACIDE, COMME PAR EXEMPLE LA TOURBE POUR TAMPONNER LE PH A 7. AVANTAGEUSEMENT, LE GRANULAT DE LAITIER EST MELANGE A DES FIBRES MINERALES DONT LES FIBRES DE LAITIER METALLURGIQUE, PAR EXEMPLE DE COMPOSITION MODIFIEE POUR AVOIR UN INDICE DE BASICITE (BCAOMGOSIO2AL2O3) COMPRIS ENTRE 0,4 ET 0,8. APPLICATION A TOUTES CULTURES IN SITU OU HORS SOL.

Process for producing granular solid matter from coal ash as raw material and apparatus therefor

A method of estimating the hydration reactivity of coal ash with high precision and determining the amount of milling water for obtaining a milling product in funicular form at the stage of milling; and a molding method being free from the problem of adhesion to a pressurization board at the stage of molding after the milling. When any collected coal ash exhibits a corrected basicity ((CaO+Fe2O3+MgO)/SiO2 (weight ratio)) of 0.1 or higher and a reactivity index (corrected basicity/(R2O/Al2O3) (weight ratio)) of 10 or higher, the coal ash as a raw ash is transferred to raw ash silo (2). Otherwise, the coal ash is transferred to waste ash silo (3). The raw ash within the raw ash silo (2) is poured in mill (8), and lime and gypsum are added and further milling water is charged thereto and milled. The amount of milling water is regulated so that with respect to agitator power per weight of material milled by the mill, the ratio of (average of power during 30 to 40 sec after completion of water ...

METHOD FOR PREPARING IRON SILICON SULFUR MULTI-ELEMENT COMPOSITE BIOCHAR SOIL HEAVY METAL CONDITIONER

A method for preparing an iron silicon sulfur multi-element composite biochar soil heavy metal conditioner, including: adding silicate to agricultural wastes and roasting with air isolated to enable silicate to enter structural pores of biochar; enabling iron-containing slats to gather on kaolinite with a given proportion; enabling sulfate to gather on bentonite with a given proportion; mixing the above three materials evenly according to a given proportion; and adding diatomite and starch to the mixture, and pelleting to prepare the iron silicon sulfur multi-element composite biochar soil heavy metal conditioner. The conditioner can be widely applied in soil heavy metal pollution abatement of rice fields, and it is able to synchronously passivate composite pollutants in acid or alkaline soils to reduce the amount of pollutants absorbed by and accumulated in rice, thereby achieving safe utilization of polluted farmland. 1. A method for preparing an iron silicon sulfur multi-element composite biochar soil heavy metal conditioner , wherein: this method comprises the following steps:(1) after mixing biomass with a certain amount of silicate or silicic acid, increasing the temperature to 350° C-550° C. by 10° C-25° C. per minute with air isolated and maintaining this temperature for 5-10 h, and then cooling to room temperature with air kept isolated to obtain silicate-containing biochar;(2) dissolving an iron-containing compound in water to obtain an iron-containing solution with iron content by mass of 5% to saturation, spraying the iron-containing solution onto a certain mass of kaolinite while stirring the solution, continuing stirring for 30-60 min after completely spraying the solution, and drying to obtain adsorptive iron-containing kaolinite;(3) dissolving a sulfur-containing compound in water to obtain a sulfur-containing solution with sulfur content by mass of 5% to saturation, spraying the sulfur-containing solution onto a certain mass of bentonite while ...

СПОСОБ ВЫРАЩИВАНИЯ РАСТЕНИЙ НА ПОЧВАХ ТЯЖЕЛОГО ГРАНУЛОМЕТРИЧЕСКОГО СОСТАВА

Изобретение относится к области сельского хозяйства. Способ включает введение в слой почвы минерального разрыхлителя в виде пропанта в количестве 150-450 т/га, вносимого в пахотный слой почвы в сухом виде россыпью под весеннюю или зяблевую вспашку на глубину 0-25 см. Используют смесь фракций некондиционного магнийсиликатного пропанта размером 0,2-1,7 мм производства ООО «ФОРЭС», насыпная плотность которого не превышает 1,6 г/см3. Способ обеспечивает повышение урожайности возделываемых культур при улучшении водно-физических характеристик почв тяжелого гранулометрического состава с использованием однокомпонентного отхода промышленности выровненной формы и размеров при улучшении экологической обстановки с расширением ассортимента минеральных мелиорантов из отходов промышленности зоны Урала. 5 табл., 1 пр.

Homogeneous finely disperse solid prodn. from suspension - by reaction with alkaline earth oxide, aluminium alcoholate or silicate ester then complete hydration

Prodn. of homogeneous, finely-disperse solid dispersions (I) involves mechanical homogenisation of an aq. finely-disperse solid suspension (II) with an alkaline earth oxide (IIIA), Al alcoholate (IIIB) and/or silicate ester (IIIC) and then reacting the homogenisate completely, using the stoichiometric amt. of water. (II) is based on materials or natural or industrial origin, esp. clay (powder) or similar materials, spent bleaching earth or red mud. (III) is CaO, a liq. mixed alcoholate or a mixt. of commercially available silicate esters. The CaO pref. is pretreated with a reaction inhibitor, esp. a water-proofing agent, opt. added to (II). USE/ADVANTAGE - (I), in powder form, are used in agricultural or technical applications, esp. for improving and consolidating soil, isolating and embedding harmful matter and as carriers for active substances. They can be produced without great technical expenditure. In an example, 100 (wt.) pts. natural plastic clay were homogenised by kneading with ...

Method and preparation for combating damage to plants, in particular damage to forests, caused by undue natural and/or anthropogenic acidification of the environment

In a method for combating damage to plants, in particular damage to forests, to the soil and/or water, which are caused by undue acidification of the environment, a mixture or composition which contains calcium carbonate and magnesium carbonate in finely divided form and which is preferably composed of finely ground dolomite in the form of a dust, a powder or an aqueous suspension is applied to the leaves or needles of the plants. The preparation used in this method is characterised by a mixture or composition which contains calcium carbonate and magnesium carbonate and which is preferably composed of finely ground dolomite, the particle size of the solid components of this mixture being below 30 microns.

PROCESS FOR MAKING A SOIL-IMPROVING AGENT

Plant growth media

Plant growth media contain 20-100% of a foamed clay or lightly calcined ceramic material in granular form. The granules are produced from a mixt. of 45-80 pts. wt. clay, 0-50 pts. wt. calcite, quartz sand, dolomite, felspar, chamotte or sepiolite, 15-30 pts. wt. H2O, 0.01-0.03 pt. wt. 'liquefying agent' and 0.001-0.01 pt. wt. surfactant as described in DE3414965 by foaming with compressed air at 1-10 bar and 20-95 deg. C, opt. adding a susbtance to counteract the liquefying agent, shaping the foamed mixt., drying at 20-200 deg. C, grinding and screening (with recycle of fines), and calcining at 600-1500 (pref. 700-800) deg. C. The granules may be impregnated with nutrients, fertilisers and/or pesticides and/or coated with a slow-release material, esp. Na silicate, opt. contg. lime, chalk or gypsum.

SOIL CONDITIONING AGENT

STRENGTHENING SOFT SOIL

PROCESS FOR PREPARIANG COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN AGRICULTURE AS SOIL IMPROVERS AND FERTILIZERS

... 1418623 Soil improver and fertilizer SOC ITALIANA RESINE SIR SpA 19 Feb 1974 [8 March 1973] 7630/74 Headings C1B and C1A A process for preparing a composition suitable for use in agriculture as a soil improver and fertilizer is characterized in that by-products obtained in the production of titanium dioxide from ilmenite or ilmenite slag in the sulphate process and substantially consisting of ferrous sulphate heptahydrate are reacted with ammonia and that the reaction product obtained, consisting substantially of ammonium sulphate and ferrous oxide hydrate, is subsequently oxidized until a composition is obtained which substantially consists of ammonium sulphate and ferric oxide hydrate. Further treatment with sulphuric acid may be carried out until the ferric oxide hydrate has been converted to ferric sulphate in an amount of at least 5 mole per cent, ...

MITTEL ZUR AD- UND ABSORPTION VON FLUIDEN

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A MEANS FOR THE BODENMELIORATION FROM MGO AND MBCO3

VERFAHREN ZUR HERSTELLUNG EINES MITTELS ZUR BODENMELIORATION AUS MGO UND MBCO3

Method of sealing ground and/or lateral surfaces and a sealing material for carrying out this method

In a method of sealing ground and/or lateral surfaces by applying an impervious layer to the ground surface to be sealed and by mechanical compaction of the impervious layer, a granulated blast furnace slag which has up to 50% by weight of additives is applied as impervious layer to the ground surface, the granulated blast furnace slag, by mechanical comminution and/or sizing, being given a grain size distribution whose largest fraction with respect to quantity has a granulation size of 200 - 1000 micrometres.

Ferrotech agratil aust

Biochars and biochar treatment processes

Treated biochar and methods for treating biochar are provided. The method for treating the biochar includes forcing, assisting or accelerating the movement of an infiltrant into the pores of the biochar, whereby the treatment affects properties of the biochar that provide for a more reliable and predictable biochar for use in various applications, including, but not limited to, agricultural applications.

Soil amelioration method

The present invention addresses the problem of providing a soil amelioration method that makes it possible to conveniently ameliorate soil. This soil amelioration method involves applying nano-bubble water to soil.

Homogeneous, finely dispersed, pulverulent solid dispersions

BIOCHAR PRODUCTS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF

A method for producing charcoal particles or pellets which use different additives as binders for the biochar pellets. The method includes producing a mixture with charcoal and additives selected from nanocrystalline cellulose, bentonite, and polyvinyl acetate/sodium borate. The mixture is created by mixing one or more of the additives with charcoal. The mixture is then processed in a pelletizer device. While processing, the surface of the mixture is sprayed with a liquid. Once turned into pellets by way of the pelletizer device, the resulting pellets are then dried by applying heat to the pellets. The liquid can be water or a solution of water and sodium borate. The charcoal pellets are useful for removing water and glycerol from biodiesel in biodiesel manufacturing.

AGRICULTURAL BLEND COMPRISING SILICON AND PROCESS OF FORMING THE AGRICULTURAL BLEND

The present disclosure describes an agricultural blend and a process of forming an agricultural blend. The agricultural blend includes a slag by-product from a process having a slag other than stainless steel slag or includes 11 atomic % silicon from a soluble compound and total silicon of less than about 30 atomic % silicon or greater than about 39 atomic % silicon. The process includes producing a slag by-product and blending the slag by-product with a liquid binder system to form the agricultural blend, the slag not being stainless steel slag.

Soil conditioner for controlling konjac erwinia carotovora and preparation method thereof

Preparation method and application of material based on mesoporous Fe3O4/carbon composite and used for restoring polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon-contaminated soil

Anti-drought soil conditioner and preparing method and applying method thereof

A METHOD FOR STABILIZING THE GROUND WITH LIME

Cold and moisture resistant road making compsn. - contg. blast furnace slag basic activator and anhydrite

Process for consolidating moving soils and more particularly clay soils

SUBSTRATES OF CULTURES, PRIMARILY CONTAINING PRODUCTS IRON WORKS CARS OF SLAGS

MESOPOROUS MICROPARTICLE AGGREGATE INCLUDING A FIRST MESOPOROUS MICROPARTICLE AND A SECOND MESOPOROUS MICROPARTICLE, AND A METHOD OF PRODUCING THEREOF

PURPOSE: A mesoporous microparticle aggregate and a method of producing thereof are provided to apply the aggregate for a delay or an inversion of the desertification and a growth promotion for plant. CONSTITUTION: A mesoporous microparticle aggregate comprises at least one first mesoporous microparticle and one second mesoporous microparticle. The first mesoporous microparticle is combined to the second mesoporous microparticle using a covalent bond. The covalent bond consists Si-O-Si. The first and the second mesoporous microparticles contains a substance selected from the group consisting of silica, carbon, or its compound. A method of producing the mesoporous microparticle aggregate comprises the following steps: adding a reactive group to the first and the second mesoporous microparticles; and combining the first and the second mesoporous microparticles by reacting the reactive group. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2010 ...

PYROLYSIS OF LIGNIN

The invention provides a process for the pyrolysis of lignin. The lignin- containing material is intimately mixed with a phyllosilicate clay and optionally pelletised. The pelletised starting material is fed into a pyrolysis reactor and pyrolysed to provide a pelletised carbonaceous product and a bio-oil containing lignin monomers.

Method of treating soil and a method of sequestering heavy metals in soil

The present disclosure describes a method of treating soil and a method of sequestering heavy metals in soil. The method of treating soil includes applying a blend to the soil to form treated soil, the blend including a slag by-product having a soluble compound. The soluble compound includes silicon. The method of sequestering heavy metals includes applying a blend to soil to form treated soil, the blend including a slag by-product having a soluble compound, and forming a substantially inert particle in the treated soil, the substantially inert particle including the blend and the heavy metals.

Method for the bioactivation of biochar for use as a soil amendment

A method for the production of an agent for enhancing soil growth is described, comprising: grinding a biomass feedstock to produce ground biomass particles; subjecting the ground biomass particles to a biofractioning process including an auger reactor; selectively collecting at least one volatile component as it is released from the ground biomass particles; collecting a last remaining nonvolatile component comprising BMF char; rendering a surface of the BMF char hydrophilic; exposing the BMF char to microorganisms; and adding the BMF char to soil.

BIOCHAR AS A MICROBIAL CARRIER

The invention relates to a microbial delivery where biochar acts as a carrier for microbes. 1. A microbial delivery system comprising:a treated biochar comprising a pore; anda microbe, wherein the microbe is retained on a surface or in a pore of the treated biochar;and wherein the treated biochar was formed by treating a biochar so as to improve or maintain the viability of the microbe retained on the surface or in the pore of the treated biochar.2. The delivery system of claim 1 , wherein the microbe is inoculated into the pore of the treated biochar.3. The delivery system of claim 2 , wherein the microbe is inoculated into the pore of the treated biochar using mechanical claim 2 , chemical claim 2 , or biological assistance to move the microbe either into the pore of the biochar or onto the surface of the biochar.4. The delivery system of claim 3 , wherein the microbe is inoculated into the pore of the biochar using the application of positive or negative pressure.5. The delivery system of claim 3 , wherein the microbe is inoculated into the pore of the biochar or on the surface of the treated biochar through integrated growth.6. The delivery system of claim 1 , wherein the microbe is retained by the treated biochar through mixing the biochar and microbe together.7. The delivery system of claim 6 , wherein the microbe is retained on the treated biochar by suspending the microbe in liquid and depositing the microbe on the biochar.8Bacillus, Pseudomonas, Rhizobium, Burkholderia, Achromobacter, Agrobacterium, Microccocus, Aereobacter, Flavobacterium, Erwinia, KlebsiellaEnterobacterBacillus mucilaginosus, Bacillus edaphicus, Bacillus circulans, PaenibacillusAcidothiobacillus ferrooxidans, Pseudomonas cepacia, Burkholderia cepacia, Klebsiella variicola, Pantoea agglomeransGlomus mosseae, Glomus intraradices, Aspergillus terreusAspergillus niger.. The delivery system of claim 1 , wherein the microbe retained by the biochar is selected from the group consisting of: claim ...

SOIL BASED MATERIAL AND METHOD OF PRODUCING SAME

This invention relates to a soil based material for improving the qualities of the soil. The invention is particularly concerned with improving load bearing qualities and impact loading qualities of the soil. The soil based material includes synthetic fibres (5) scattered throughout the soil matrix (4) and may include additives such as resilient particle (20) also scattered throughout the soil matrix (4). The invention also relates to a method and apparatus for producing the soil based material.

Substructure for cultivation

A simple substructure for cultivation having water accumulation for supplying water even over relatively long periods of time is composed of a single-staged construction, exclusively with basaltic lava of uniform grain size.

Production of porous granulated materials used in the building industry comprises introducing a mixture consisting of silica sand, chalk, cement, water and aluminate into a mold, splitting after being set and hardening

Production of porous granulated materials in different shapes and sizes comprises introducing a known mixture for producing porous concrete consisting of silica sand, chalk, cement, water and aluminate as propellant or a polymer mixture into a mold with a large surface area and a low height, splitting after being set and hardening the ground pieces without using any other auxiliary agent or in an autoclave at 190[deg] C and a pressure of 12 bar under water vapor.

Garden and agricultural applications/Landschaftsbau volcanic rock type grit for -

Die vorliegende Erfindung bezieht sich auf ein Streumaterial zur Kultursubstratverbesserung oder zur Abdeckung von Bodenflächen unter Einsatz von granuliertem Vulkangesteinsmaterial, i.e. Lavagestein oder/und Bims oder/und Zeolith. Das gegenständliche Streumaterial gewährleistet eine optimale Wasser- und Nährstoffversorgung für Kulturpflanzen und eine gesunde Entfaltung von Wurzelwerk. Durch intensivlandwirtschaftliche, industrielle und urbane Einflüsse geschädigte Bodenflächen können unter Einsatz erfindungsgemäßen Streuguts wieder regeneriert werden. Insbesondere ist es möglich, dem Problemkreis der Vibrationsverdichtung des Bodens im Wurzelbereich bzw. einer dadurch bewirkten Entmischung des Substrats sowie abnehmender Sorptions- und Drainagefähigkeit entgegenzuwirken. Das Streumaterial eignet sich des weiteren in hervorragender Weise als dauerhafter und unverrottbarer Rindenmulchersatz sowie als Winterstreugut, hierbei insbesondere als Ersatz bodenbelastender Salzstreustoffe. ln speziellen ...

USE UNITY OF PLANT SUBSTRATE.

PROCEDURE AND BONDING AGENT MIXTURE FOR THE CONDITIONING OF SOIL

PROCEDURE FOR SEALING FROM GROUND AND/OR SIDES AS WELL AS SEALING MATERIAL TO THE EXECUTION OF THIS PROCEDURE

PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A SOIL-CONDITIONING AGENT

METHOD FOR PRODUCING HOMOGENEOUS, FINE, PULVERULENT SOLIDS DISPERSIONS OPTIONALLY CONTAINING ACTIVE SUBSTANCES

A METHOD OF TREATING SOIL AND A METHOD OF SEQUESTERING HEAVY METALS IN SOIL

The present disclosure describes a method of treating soil and a method of sequestering heavy metals in soil. The method of treating soil includes applying a blend to the soil to form treated soil, the blend including a slag by-product having a soluble compound. The soluble compound includes silicon. The method of sequestering heavy metals includes applying a blend to soil to form treated soil, the blend including a slag by-product having a soluble compound, and forming a substantially inert particle in the treated soil, the substantially inert particle including the blend and the heavy metals.

Process for the preparation of micro in organic foamed granules

Method for lowering heavy-metal superstandard risk of soil of perennial continuous cropping facilities

Composite repairing agent for reducing arsenic content of crops in arsenic-polluted area and preparation method thereof

Soil reinforcement and stabilisation procedure

Procédé dans lequel on malaxe le sol avec des produits de traitement, qui comprennent principalement du laitier moulu d'aciérie de conversion à l'oxygène et du laitier moulu de haut fourneau. Utilisation nouvelle de laitier d'aciérie de conversion à l'oxygène, qui permet des économies substantielles, notamment de produits de traitement de sols et de durée d'immobilisation de matériel ...

Improvements with compositions intended for the stabilization of the grounds

Procédé de consolidation des sols meubles et, plus particulièrement, des sols argileux

Selon ce procédé, on procède, dans une première étape, à une floculation des argiles en vue de les rendre perméables et on consolide, dans une seconde étape, le sol argileux floculé. Dans le cas des argiles basiques, on flocule par une solution aqueuse acide; dans le cas des argiles acides, on flocule par une solution aqueuse alcaline. Ce procédé trouve notamment une application dans le domaine des travaux routiers, dans la réalisation de chemins, pistes en sol durci, sols industriels.

SUBSTRATES OF CULTURES, PRIMARILY CONTAINING PRODUCTS IRON WORKS CARS OF SLAGS

Soil composition using zeolites and manufacturing method thereof

SUBSTRATE FOR PLANTS AND ITS USE

Substrate for plants containing 20 to 100 % of granular foamed clays or weakly fired ceramic materials, and its use.

METHOD FOR ENHANCING SOIL GROWTH USING BIO-CHAR

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 sail pH.

AGRICULTURAL BLEND AND PROCESS OF FORMING AN AGRICULTURAL BLEND

The present intention relates to an agricultural blend and a method of forming an agricultural blend. The agricultural blend includes a sulfate source and calcium silicate or a by-product of slag, the slag being selected from the group consisting of steel slag, stainless steel slag, alloy steel slag, carbon steel slag, and phosphate slag. The method includes blending a sulfate source and calcium silicate.

SPREADABLE MATERIAL AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME

A spreadable material for deacidifying the soil is composed of a mixture containing a calcium carbonate and/or hydroxide and magnesium compositions. The material is formed of pelletized grains of Sorel's cement (MgC12x3Mg(OH)2x8H2O) or other magnesium compositions or mixtures, which in turn are made into larger pellets by the use of the calcium carbonate or hydroxide as coating material. The Sorel's cement grains or pellets are coated with a hardly soluble layer composed of magnesium phosphate (Mg3(PO4)2), magnesium hydrogen phosphate (MgHPO4) or magnesium dihydrogenphosphate (Mg(H2PO4)2). The process for producing the material consists of converting a solution of magnesium chloride into magnesium oxide, mixing the magnesium oxide with a sufficient amount of magnesium chloride to form the Sorel's cement and pelletizing the Sorel's cement thus obtained. To form a surface coating of low solubility, the pellets are treated with phosphoric acid or sodium acid phosphate and finally formed into ...

A METHOD OF PREPARING A CONSTRUCTION SITE AND THE PREPARED CONSTRUCTION SITE

A method of preparing a construction site comprising stabilizing a portion of clay containing soil including mixing it with a soil stabilizer. The soil stabilizer comprises at least 10 parts by mass of concrete fragments and at most cement up to a total mass of up to 3 parts by mass of added cement and residual cement. The concrete fragments is a selected concrete fraction of crushed concrete comprising at least 20 % by mass of particles less than 16 mm in particle size and preferably at least 50 %, such as at least 90 % of the selected concrete fraction having less than 4 mm in particle size. The invention also includes the soil stabilizer and the stabilized soil. The stabilization of soil is very fast (short setting time) and effective and the amount of added cement if any is very low.

СПОСОБ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ АЗОТСОДЕРЖАЩЕГО КОНДИЦИОНЕРА ДЛЯ ПОЧВЫ

FIELD: agriculture. SUBSTANCE: invention relates to the production of agricultural products, and in particular to a method for producing a nitrogen-containing conditioner for soil. Described is a method for producing a nitrogen-containing soil conditioner, in which a nitrogen-containing substance is contacted with a porous silicate material containing metal and silicon oxides, characterized in that ammonia is used as a nitrogen-containing substance in the form of vapor or a mixture of ammonia and water vapors, as a porous silicate material, containing oxides of metals and silicon, - granular serpentinite with a granule size in the range from 150 to 2500 mcm, and contacting is carried out by passing said steam or vapors through a layer of granular serpentinite with a moisture content of 20-30%. EFFECT: technical result consists in removing the limitations inherent in the known technical solutions involving the use of zeolite, and preventing the formation during the process of the method of solutions requiring disposal, as well as in increasing the amount of nitrogen-containing agent in the resulting air conditioner. 3 cl, 3 dwg, 1 tbl, 3 ex РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 744 330 C1 (51) МПК C09K 17/04 (2006.01) C05C 3/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК C09K 17/04 (2021.02); C05C 3/00 (2021.02) (21)(22) Заявка: 2020129605, 08.09.2020 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): Конов Магомет Абубекирович (RU) Дата регистрации: 05.03.2021 Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 08.09.2020 (45) Опубликовано: 05.03.2021 Бюл. № 7 2 7 4 4 3 3 0 R U (54) СПОСОБ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ АЗОТСОДЕРЖАЩЕГО КОНДИЦИОНЕРА ДЛЯ ПОЧВЫ (57) Реферат: Изобретение относится к производству серпентинит при размере гранул в пределах от средств агротехнического назначения, а именно 150 до 2500 мкм, а упомянутое контактирование к способу получения азотсодержащего осуществляют путем пропускания ...

Mineralisches Vegetationssubstrat

Homogenous substrate and its preparation

Published without abstract.

Verfahren zur Herstellung vorverpackter Granulatmischungen für Bodenverfestigung

Soil based material and method for producing same

SUBSTRATE FOR PLANTS AND ITS USE

SUBSTRATE FOR PLANTS AND ITS USE

SOIL STABILIZER AND METHOD FOR STABILIZING SOIL

STABILIZING CLAY SOIL WITH DRY CHEMICAL MIXTURES

A method of stabilizing clay soil comprising admixing the clay soil with an effective amount of a dry mixture of chemicals comprising hydroxy-aluminum and a chemical selected from the group consisting of potassium chloride, potassium nitrate, potassium sulfate, ammonium chloride, ammonium nitrate, and ammonium sulfate.

CALCIUM SULFATE WHISKER FIBERS AND THE METHOD FOR THE MANUFACTURE THEREOF

BIOCHAR AGGREGATE PARTICLES

Biochars and methods for producing biochar aggregate particles where the method for producing the aggregate particles comprise the steps of (i) producing or collecting biochar fines; (ii) adding a binding agent to the biochar fines; and (iii) forming the biochar fines and binding agent into solid aggregate particles.

SOIL ADHERENT PELLET AND ACTIVE AGENT DELIVERY WITH SAME

A soil adherent pellet is detailed that includes a soluble calcium ion source, a magnesium ion source, or both present in an amount ranging from 15% to 99.9% by weight of a total dry weight of the pellet and a binder present in an amount ranging from 85% to 0.1% by weight of the total dry weight of the pellet. The pellet having a mean pellet domain size and a pellet surface. The soil adherent pellet is well suited for flocculating clay within the soil and delivery of an active ingredient with reduced runoff compared to prior art broadcast particles. A soil adherent pellet is also provided having a soluble calcium and/or magnesium ion source that is polycrystalline and carries therewith an active ingredient. 1. A soil adherent pellet comprising:a soluble calcium ion source or a soluble magnesium ion source present in an amount of 15% to 99.9% by weight of the total dry weight of the pellet; anda binder present in an amount from 85% to 0.1% by weight of the total dry weight of the pellet, and defining a pellet core.2. The pellet of further comprising a first active ingredient.3. The pellet of wherein said active ingredient is a fertilizer.4. The pellet of wherein said active ingredient is a phosphate containing fertilizer.5. The pellet of wherein said active ingredient is at least one of an herbicide claim 2 , a fungicide claim 2 , a grubicide or an insecticide.6. The pellet of wherein said first active ingredient is present from 0.05 to 95 total dry weight percent of the pellet.7. The pellet of wherein said calcium ion source is present and is gypsum.8. The pellet of wherein said calcium ion source is present and is calcium chloride.9. The pellet of further comprising a surface coating on the pellet surface.10. The pellet of wherein said surface coating has said first active ingredient or a second active ingredient embedded therein.11. The pellet of wherein said soluble calcium ion source or said magnesium ion source or a combination thereof forms a polycrystalline ...

Biochar Coated Seeds

The present invention provides for biochar coated particles and a method for coating the particles with biochar. 1. A method for coating particles , the method comprising the steps of (i) preparing a binding solution by mixing a binder with water; (ii) heating the binding solution to dissolve the binder in the water; (iii) placing particles in a rotary tumbler; (iv) dispensing the binding solution into the tumbler with the particles; (v) tumbling the particles until the particles are evenly coated with the binding solution; (vi) dispensing biochar in the tumbler to coat the particles with biochar; and (vi) drying the particles while tumbling.2. The method of where the biochar is reduced in size to an average particle size of <1 mm before dispensing in the tumbler.3. The method of further including the step of dispensing a fertilizer in the tumbler to coat the particle.4. The method of further including the step of combining a fertilizer with the biochar prior to dispensing the biochar into the tumbler to coat the particles claim 1 , whereby a combined mixture of biochar and fertilizer in dispensed into the tumbler to coat the particles.5. The method of where the fertilizer is reduced in size to an average particle size of <1 mm before dispensing in the tumbler.6. The method of where the step of dispensing the binding solution claim 1 , tumbling the particles and dispensing the biochar in the tumbler is repeated until the coat substantially surrounding the particles is between 0.01 and 100 times the diameter of the particles.721. The method of claim where the biochar claim 1 , prior to being dispensed in the tumbler claim 1 , has been treated by the infusion of one or more liquids into pores of the biochar.8. The method of where the infusion of one or more liquids into pores of the biochar is accomplished at least in part by a vacuum processing treatment.9. The method of where the infusion of one or more liquid into pores of the biochar is accomplished at least in ...

Mobile charcoal/biochar production and pelletizer system and method thereof

Embodiments of the invention provide a portable charcoal system and method of operating thereof, wherein the portable charcoal system comprises a first compartment adapted to burn a material, a second compartment connected to the first compartment and adapted to receive the material from the first compartment, and a third compartment adapted to receive the material from the second compartment, the third compartment comprising an auger adapted to move the material from a back end to a front end, and out of the third compartment. The portable charcoal system further includes a source of air.

METHOD FOR APPLICATION OF BIOCHAR IN TURF GRASS AND LANDSCAPING ENVIRONMENTS

The present invention relates to a method for applying biochar to turf and landscape to allow the turf and landscape to be effectively maintained under reduced water and/or reduced fertilizer applications. 1. A method for applying biochar to an area of soil prior to transplanting a plant , the method comprises the steps of:removing soil to create a hole for the plant;mixing the removed soil with biochar to a final concentration of 1 to 30% by volume of carbonaceous particles to soil;placing the plant in the hole; andbackfilling the hole with said mixture of soil and biochar.2. The method of where the mixture includes other additives beneficial to plants.3. A method for applying porous carbonaceous particles to a container or bed prior to planting a seed or plant claim 1 , the method comprises the steps of:mixing soil with the porous carbonaceous particles to a final concentration of 1 to 30% by volume of carbonaceous particles to soil;placing said mixture of soil and carbonaceous particles in the container or bed; andplanting the seed or plant in said mixture. This application is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/184,763, filed Jun. 16, 2016, titled METHOD FOR APPLICATION OF BIOCHAR IN A TURF GRASS AND LANDSCAPING ENVIRONMENTS, which application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/186,876 filed Jun. 30, 2015 titled BIOCHAR COATED SEEDS and to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/180,525 filed Jun. 16, 2015 titled METHOD FOR APPLICATION OF BIOCHAR IN TURF GRASS ENVIRONMENT and U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/290,026 filed Feb. 2, 2016 titled BIOCHAR AGGREGATE PARTICLES, which application Ser. No. 15/184,763 is also is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/385,986 filed on May 29, 2012 (now U.S. Pat. No. 9,493,380), titled Method for Enhancing Soil Growth Using Bio-Char which is a 371 of PCT/US12/39862 filed on May 29, 2012, which application is a continuation-in-part ...

METHOD FOR APPLICATION OF BIOCHAR IN TURF GRASS AND LANDSCAPING ENVIRONMENTS

The present invention relates to a method for applying biochar to turf and landscape to allow the turf and landscape to be effectively maintained under reduced water and/or reduced fertilizer applications. 1. A method for applying biochar to an area of soil prior to new turf installation from sod , where at least 75% of the particles of the biochar , measured by weight and volume , have a particle size less than or equal to 10 mm and where the method comprises the steps of: (i) applying the biochar over the area of soil in an amount ranging from 1 to 15 cubic yards per acre; and (ii) installing the sod on the surface of the area of soil.2. The method of where after applying the biochar claim 1 , the biochar is incorporated into the area of soil by tilling prior to the sod installation.3. A method for applying biochar to an area of soil prior to new turf installation or to existing turf claim 1 , where at least 75% of the particles of the biochar claim 1 , measured by weight and volume claim 1 , have a particle size less than or equal to 10 mm and where the method comprises the step of placing the biochar under the surface of the area of soil in an amount ranging from 1 to 15 cubic yards per acre.4. The method of further comprises the step of blending the biochar into the top 1-4 inches of the surface of the area of soil.5. The method of where biochar is placed in the area of soil using a device that injects the biochar into the soil.6. The method of where biochar is placed in the area of soil at a depth of approximately 1-12 inches under the soil surface.7. The method of where the biochar is placed in the area of soil in a manner such that the biochar is evenly spread over the area of soil.8. The method of where the biochar is mixed with other additives prior to application and where the mixture of biochar and additive is placed under the soil surface.9. The method of where the biochar is derived from wood.10. The method of where the biochar is derived from coconut ...

Biochar Coated Seeds

The present invention provides for biochar coated particles and a method for coating the particles with biochar. 1. A coated seed , the coated seed comprising a seed substantially surrounded by one or more layers of biochar.2. The coated seed of claim 1 , where the average thickness of one or more biochar layers substantially surrounding the seed is between 0.01 and 100 times the diameter of the seed.3. The coated seed of where the biochar has been treated by the infusion of one or more liquids into pores of the biochar.4. The coated seed of where the infusion of one or more liquids into pores of the biochar is accomplished at least in part by a vacuum processing treatment.5. The coated seed of where the infusion of one or more liquids into pores of the biochar is accomplished at least in part by a surfactant infusion treatment.6. The coated seed of where the one or more layers of biochar surrounding the seed further includes a binding substance that assists with the adhesion of the one or more layers of biochar to the seed.7. The coated seed of where the binding substance is one or more substances selected from the group comprising: a starch claim 6 , sugar claim 6 , gum arabic claim 6 , cellulose claim 6 , clay claim 6 , and polymer.8. The coated seed of where the binding substance is corn starch.9. The coated seed of where the seed is one of the following seed types: grass claim 1 , corn claim 1 , wheat claim 1 , barley claim 1 , soybean claim 1 , rice claim 1 , sugar beet claim 1 , ornamental plant or vegetable.10. The coated seed of where the binding substance is either infused into pores of the biochar claim 6 , mixed with the seed and biochar claim 6 , or both.11. The coated seed of claim 1 , where the one or more layers of biochar further includes a fertilizer.12. The coated seed of where the one or more liquids infused into pores of the biochar is present in the one or more layers of the biochar coating the seed.13. A method for coating seeds with biochar ...

Method for application of biochar in turf grass and landscaping environments

The present invention relates to a method for applying biochar to turf and landscape to allow the turf and landscape to be effectively maintained under reduced water and/or reduced fertilizer applications.

METHOD FOR IMPROVING TOBACCO-PLANTING SOIL BY USING BIOCHAR

The present invention provides a method for improving tobacco-planting soil by using biochar, and belongs to the technical field of soil improvement. The method includes the following steps: (1) carbonizing agricultural and forestry waste to obtain biochar; (2) pulverizing the biochar to obtain a biochar particle; and (3) mixing the biochar particle with a plow layer of the tobacco-planting soil to obtain biochar-improved soil. Compared with tobacco-planting soil that is not added with the biochar (control), the method provided by the present invention greatly increases carbon and nitrogen contents of the tobacco-planting soil, and significantly increases moisture and available potassium contents of the tobacco-planting soil, which is beneficial to ensure the sorption of soil moisture and nutrients by the tobacco plant. The biochar prepared by the present invention has strong stability and can interact with the soil for a long time, and also has good effects on ameliorating soil compaction and improving the aeration performance or the like, thus helping to eliminate or reduce an environmental factor that is not conducive to the growth of tobacco caused by an obstacle of continuous cropping and significantly increase the biomass of the tobacco plant. 1. A method for improving tobacco-planting soil by using biochar , comprising the following steps:(1) carbonizing agricultural and forestry waste to obtain biochar;(2) pulverizing the biochar to obtain a biochar particle; and(3) mixing the biochar particle with a plow layer of the tobacco-planting soil to obtain biochar-improved soil.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein in the step (1) claim 1 , the agricultural and forestry waste comprises one or more of tobacco straw claim 1 , corn straw claim 1 , rape straw claim 1 , rice straw claim 1 , peanut shell claim 1 , wood chip and Chinese medicine residue.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein in the step (1) claim 1 , the carbonization method comprises: ...

Ozonized biochar compositions and methods of making and using the same

Ozonized biochar compositions and methods for creating advanced hydrophilic biochar materials are provided with higher cation exchange capacity, optimized pH, improved wettability, and free of potential toxic components. These ozonized biochar compositions are used as filtration materials, as biochar soil additives and as carbon sequestration agents to help control climate change for energy and environmental sustainability on Earth.

AMERICAN HIGH-TECH EARTH SOIL RECOVERY METHOD

An American high-tech earth soil recovery method, characterized in that, the earth soil contains 108 soil trace elements, comprising the following steps: preparing a powder of nano-particles for the soil trace elements; and spraying the powder into soil infertile, acidified, or contaminated by heavy metals, and through an antagonistic (exchange) effect of the soil trace elements incurred by the powder (electrolyte) potential, the earth soil is recovered, so that in growing a crop, even if the earth soil is contaminated by heavy metals, the heavy metals are not absorbed, and the crop grows by absorbing the added soil trace elements in the soil. Through the inter-molecular antagonism/coordination/absorption/penetration, the earth soil structure is restored, to recover the earth soil for repeated usages, hereby strengthening constitution of a crop, and raising its quality and yield. 1. An American high-tech earth soil recovery method , characterized in that , earth soil contains 108 soil trace elements , comprising the following steps:preparing a powder of nanoparticles for the soil trace elements; andspraying the powder onto the earth soil infertile, acidified, or contaminated by heavy metals, and through an antagonistic (exchange) effect of the soil trace elements incurred by the powder (electrolyte) potential, the earth soil is recovered, so that in growing a crop, even if the earth soil is contaminated by heavy metals, the heavy metals are not absorbed, and the crop grows by absorbing the added soil trace elements in the earth soil.2. The American high-tech earth soil recovery method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the powder contains 26 active soil trace elements that are quantified claim 1 , and that include: iron (Fe) claim 1 , nickel (Ni) claim 1 , manganese (Mn) claim 1 , copper (Cu) claim 1 , zinc (Zn) claim 1 , boron (B) claim 1 , molybdenum (Mo) claim 1 , chlorine (Cl) claim 1 , oxygen (O) claim 1 , sodium (Na) claim 1 , magnesium (Mg) claim 1 , aluminum ( ...

METHOD FOR APPLICATION OF BIOCHAR IN TURF GRASS AND LANDSCAPING ENVIRONMENTS

The present invention relates to a method for applying biochar to turf and landscape to allow the turf and landscape to be effectively maintained under reduced water and/or reduced fertilizer applications. 1. A method for applying biochar to an area of soil prior to transplanting a plant , the method comprises the steps of:removing soil to create a hole for the plant;mixing the removed soil with biochar to a final concentration of 1 to 30% by volume of carbonaceous particles to soil;placing the plant in the hole; andbackfilling the hole with said mixture of soil and biochar.2. The method of where the mixture includes other additives beneficial to plants.3. A method for applying porous carbonaceous particles to a container or bed prior to planting a seed or plant claim 1 , the method comprises the steps of:mixing soil with the porous carbonaceous particles to a final concentration of 1 to 30% by volume of carbonaceous particles to soil;placing said mixture of soil and carbonaceous particles in the container or bed; andplanting the seed or plant in said mixture. This application is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/184,763, filed Jun. 16, 2016, titled METHOD FOR APPLICATION OF BIOCHAR IN A TURF GRASS AND LANDSCAPING ENVIRONMENTS, which application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/186,876 filed Jun. 30, 2015 titled BIOCHAR COATED SEEDS and to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/180,525 filed Jun. 16, 2015 titled METHOD FOR APPLICATION OF BIOCHAR IN TURF GRASS ENVIRONMENT and U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/290,026 filed Feb. 2, 2016 titled BIOCHAR AGGREGATE PARTICLES, which application Ser. No. 15/184,763 is also is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/385,986 filed on May 29, 2012 (now U.S. Pat. No. 9,493,380), titled Method for Enhancing Soil Growth Using Bio-Char which is a 371 of PCT/US12/39862 filed on May 29, 2012, which application is a continuation-in-part ...

Methods for Application of Biochar

A method is provided for applying porous carbonaceous particles to soil for purpose of cultivating plants having roots, where at least 95% of the porous carbonaceous particles have a particle size less than or equal to 10 mm. The method incorporates the porous carbonaceous particles into the soil surrounding the plant roots at a depth of between 0-24 inches from the soil surface, where the porous carbonaceous particles are positioned in the area surrounding the roots of the plants at a ratio of between 1:999 to 1:1 porous carbonaceous particles to soil. 145-. (canceled)46. A method for applying porous carbonaceous particles to soil for purpose of cultivating plants having roots , the method comprising incorporating the porous carbonaceous particles into the soil surrounding the plant roots at a depth of between 0-24 inches from the soil surface , where the volumetric percentage of the porous carbonaceous particles in the soil surrounding the root zone is between 0.1% to 10%.47. The method of where the porous carbonaceous particles have one or more of the following properties: (i) an Anion Exchange Capacity (“AEC”) greater than 5 meq/l; (ii) a Cation Exchange Capacity (“CEC”) greater than 5 meq/l; (iii) an ash content less than 15% (mass basis); (iv) a hydrophobicity index of below 12; or (v) a pH between 4 and 9.48. The method of where the porous carbonaceous particles are applied by laying down multiple bands of porous carbonaceous material on the soil surface.49. The method of where the porous carbonaceous particles are incorporated into the soil surrounding an irrigation system within a 24″ radius of where the distribution of water is deposited.50. The method of where the porous carbonaceous particles have a dynamic repose of 45 degrees or less.51. The method of where the porous carbonaceous particles have a compressibility index of 25 or less.52. The method of where the porous carbonaceous particles have a moisture level on a weight basis of between 5 to 30 ...

BIOCHAR SUSPENDED SOLUTION

A method is provided for producing a biochar solution. The method comprises the steps of collecting biochar particles, dispersing the biochar particles in a liquid solution and adding a stabilizing agent to keep the biochar in flowable suspension. The stabilizing agent may be added to the liquid solution or to the biochar prior to placing the biochar in solution. 1. A method for producing a biochar solution the method comprises the steps of (i) collecting biochar particles; (ii) dispersing the biochar particles in a liquid solution; and (iii) adding a stabilizing agent to keep the biochar in flowable suspension.2. The method of where the step of collecting the biochar micro particles includes collecting biochar from a centrifuge effluent and passing the biochar to equipment for de-sizing.3. The method of where the step of collecting the biochar particles includes collecting biochar from biochar granular product and passing the biochar to equipment for de-sizing.4. The method of where the step of collecting the biochar particles includes collecting biochar from both centrifuge effluent and granulated product and passing the biochar to equipment for de-sizing.5. The method of where the de-sizing equipment is a media mill.6. The method of where the de-sizing equipment is a media mill.7. The method of where the step of collecting the biochar particles includes adding a flocculant to the biochar.8. The method of where the liquid solution includes water.9. The method of where the liquid solution includes both water and an additive.10. The method of where the additive is a fertilizer.11. The method of further including the step of removing larger biochar particles from the liquid solution by filtering the solution.12. The method of where the liquid solution is filtered using a mesh screen ranging from 0.2 mm-7.0 mm in size.13. The method of where the stabilizing agent is xanthan gum.14. The method of where step of adding a stabilizing agent further includes adding a ...

METHODS FOR APPLICATION OF BIOCHAR

A method is provided for applying porous carbonaceous particles to soil for purpose of cultivating plants having roots, where at least 95% of the porous carbonaceous particles have a particle size less than or equal to 10 mm. The method incorporates the porous carbonaceous particles into the soil surrounding the plant roots at a depth of between 0-24 inches from the soil surface, where the porous carbonaceous particles are positioned in the area surrounding the roots of the plants at a ratio of between 1:999 to 1:1 porous carbonaceous particles to soil. 1. A method for applying porous carbonaceous particles to soil for purpose of cultivating plants having roots , where at least 95% of the porous carbonaceous particles have a particle size less than or equal to 10 mm , the method comprising: incorporating the porous carbonaceous particles into the soil surrounding the plant roots at a depth of between 0-24 inches from the soil surface , where the porous carbonaceous particles are positioned in the area surrounding the roots of the plants at a ratio of between 1:999 to 1:1 porous carbonaceous particles to soil.2. The method of where the incorporation of the porous carbonaceous particles to the soil surrounding the plant roots further includes the steps of:creating voids in the area of soil where the plants are to be planted;mixing the porous carbonaceous particles with backfill soil at a ratio of between 1:999 to 1:1 porous carbonaceous particles to soil;filling the voids with a backfill soil mixture to cover the bottom of each of the voids;placing plants in the voids; andfilling any open area in the void surrounding the roots of the plants with the backfill soil mixture.3. The method of where the plant is a tree and the porous carbonaceous particles are mixed with the backfill soil at a rate of approximately five percent porous carbonaceous particles in the backfill soil.4. The method of where the plant is a vine.5. The method of where the plant is a flowering plant ...

CORE-SHELL COMPOSITE PARTICLES AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME

A composite particle is described herein. The composite particle can contain a seed particle of an agricultural treatment material and a shell disposed on the seed particle, wherein the shell comprises a clay. 1. A composite particle , comprising:a seed particle comprising an agricultural treatment material; anda shell disposed on the seed particle, wherein the shell comprises a clay.2. The composite particle of claim 1 , wherein the agricultural treatment material is selected from the group consisting of a fertilizer claim 1 , a soil conditioner claim 1 , an absorbent polymer claim 1 , a pesticide claim 1 , and combination(s) thereof.3. The composite particle of claim 1 , wherein the clay is not calcined.4. The composite particle of claim 1 , wherein the agricultural treatment material is a clay selected from the group consisting of kaolin claim 1 , bauxite claim 1 , dikite claim 1 , ball clay claim 1 , halloysite claim 1 , montmorillonite claim 1 , calcium carbonate claim 1 , potash claim 1 , pyrophylite claim 1 , polysulphate claim 1 , kieselguhr claim 1 , endellite claim 1 , saponite claim 1 , rectorite claim 1 , sepiolite claim 1 , attapulgite claim 1 , hydrotalcite claim 1 , bentonite claim 1 , and combination(s) thereof.5. The composite particle of claim 2 , wherein the agricultural treatment material is a fertilizer selected from the group consisting of urea claim 2 , ammonium nitrate claim 2 , sodium nitrate claim 2 , phosphate rock claim 2 , fluorapatite claim 2 , hydroxyapatite claim 2 , potash claim 2 , potassium carbonate claim 2 , potassium hydroxide claim 2 , potassium chlorate claim 2 , potassium chloride claim 2 , potassium sulfate claim 2 , potassium permanganate claim 2 , potassium nitrate claim 2 , ammonium phosphate claim 2 , and combination(s) thereof.6. The composite particle of claim 2 , wherein the agricultural treatment material is a fertilizer selected from the group consisting of zinc claim 2 , boron claim 2 , manganese claim 2 , iron ...

TREATED BIOCHAR FOR USE IN WATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS

A method and system is provided for treating water to remove contaminants using treated biochar placed in the water flow pathway of a water treatment process. The system further includes the further treatment of the treated biochar after its use in the water treatment process for use in agricultural or animal applications. 120.-. (canceled)21. Biochar for use in the water pathway of a water treatment process , the biochar comprising treated biochar fines that have been treated to make the biochar more hydrophilic than raw biochar fines.22. A method for collecting biochar fines from biochar for use in the water pathway of a water treatment process where 95% of the biochar fines are between 0.1-0.5 mm in equivalent diameter , the method comprising the step of:treating biochar with a treating solution; andadding one or more flocculant and/or coagulant chemicals to the treating solution to create a biochar slurry.23. The method of where the flocculants and/or coagulants chemicals improve the adsorptive properties of the biochar fines.24. The method of further comprising the step of placing the biochar slurry in the water pathway of a water treatment process.25. The method of where the biochar slurry is de-watered prior to placing the biochar slurry in the water pathway of a water treatment process. This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/641,040, filed on Jul. 3, 2017, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/357,668 filed on Jul. 1, 2016 and U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/432,253 filed on Dec. 9, 2016; U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/641,040 is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/612,784, filed on Jun. 2, 2017 (now U.S. Pat. No. 10,696,603), which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/344,865 filed on Jun. 2, 2016; U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/641,040 is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/419,976 ...

MOBILE CHARCOAL/BIOCHAR PRODUCTION AND PELLETIZER SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF

Embodiments of the invention provide a portable charcoal system and method of operating thereof, wherein the portable charcoal system comprises a first compartment adapted to burn a material, a second compartment connected to the first compartment and adapted to receive the material from the first compartment, and a third compartment adapted to receive the material from the second compartment, the third compartment comprising an auger adapted to move the material from a back end to a front end, and out of the third compartment. The portable charcoal system further includes a source of air. 1. A method of continuously producing charcoal from a portable burn system , the method comprising the steps of:initiating a combustion process of biomass within a burn compartment;directing a stream of air from a source of air to at least one compartment of the portable burn system;burning the biomass inside the burn compartment to produce an amount of charcoal;transferring the amount of charcoal from the burn compartment to an extruding compartment through a collection compartment; andquenching and extruding the charcoal in the extruding compartment.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the method further comprises the step of cutting the charcoal into a pellet.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the charcoal is quenched with a heat conductive medium.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the heat conductive medium is water.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein the heat conductive medium comprises at least one additive.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the at least one additive is selected from the group consisting of a fertilizer and a binder.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the method further comprises the step of drying the charcoal.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the charcoal is dried using heat generated in the step of burning the biomass inside the burn compartment.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the method further comprises the step of packaging the charcoal.10. The method ...

BIOCHARS, BIOCHAR EXTRACTS AND BIOCHAR EXTRACTS HAVING SOLUBLE SIGNALING COMPOUNDS AND METHOD FOR CAPTURING MATERIAL EXTRACTED FROM BIOCHAR

A method for capturing material extracted from biochar is provided comprising the steps of: (i) providing a biochar; (ii) contacting the biochar with an extraction media, where the extraction media causes the removal of residual compounds from the pores and surface of the biochar, creating a resulting extract comprised of the extraction media and removed compounds; and (iii) collecting the resulting extract. The method also can include other steps of extraction and purification. The method further comprises the step of applying the resulting extract to seeds, plants, soil, other agricultural products, or for use in other applications. A biochar having high levels of soluble signaling compounds is also provided, where the biochar is derived from a biomass source that together with predefined pyrolysis parameters produces resulting biochar having increased levels of soluble signaling compounds that are known to increase seed germination rates and early plant growth. Such soluble signaling compounds can then be collected in a biochar extract by contacting the biochar with an extraction media. 1. A method for capturing material extracted from biochar , the method comprising the steps of:providing a biochar that includes soluble signaling compounds;contacting the biochar with an extraction media, wherein the extraction media removes at least some of the soluble signaling compounds from the biochar, thereby creating a biochar extract containing soluble signaling compounds;collecting the biochar extract.2. The method of wherein the biochar extract is further processed to remove the majority of biochar particles.3. The method of wherein the biochar extract is further processed to concentrate the soluble signaling compounds.4. The method of further including the step of applying the biochar extract to seeds claim 1 , soil claim 1 , or plants.5. The method of further including the step of reincorporating the biochar extract into a biochar.6. The method of where the soluble ...

ENHANCED BIOCHAR

Biochar is provided that is treated to have certain chemical and physical properties found to have the highest impact on plant growth and/or soil health. In particular, the following physical and/or chemical properties, among others, of a biochar have been identified as critical properties to control for in the selection of biomass feedstock, pyrolysis conditions, and/or enhancing treatment to increase biochar performance: (i) bulk density (ii) impregnation capacity; (iii) particle size distribution; (iv) solid particle density; (v) surface area; (vi) porosity; (vii) total porosity; (viii) ratio of macroporosity to total porosity (ix) content of residual organic compounds; (x) content of volatile organic compounds; (xii) ash content; (xiii) water holding capacity; (xiv) water retention capabilities; (xv) levels of dioxins and other potentially hazardous byproducts of pyrolysis; and (xvi) pH. Treatment can modify and preferably increase hydrophilicity/decrease hydrophobicity, remove dioxins from the raw biochar, modify electrical conductivity and/or surface charge, modify cation exchange capacity and modify anion exchange capacity, among other things. 1. A plurality of porous carbonaceous particles where a hydrophobicity of the plurality of porous carbonaceous particles under the MED test method has an index of 5 or less.2. The plurality of porous carbonaceous particles of claim 1 , where at least 75% of the particles claim 1 , measured by weight or volume claim 1 , have a particle size less than or equal to 10 mm.3. The plurality of porous carbonaceous particles of claim 1 , where the plurality of porous carbonaceous particles have been treated to have at least 10% of the pores claim 1 , by volume claim 1 , filled with an infiltrate.4. The plurality of porous carbonaceous particles of claim 1 , where the plurality of porous carbonaceous particles contains at least 55% carbon by weight.5. The plurality of porous carbonaceous particles of claim 1 , where the bulk ...

BIOCHAR EXTRACTS AND METHOD FOR CAPTURING MATERIAL EXTRACTED FROM BIOCHAR

A method for capturing material extracted from biochar, the method comprising the steps of: (i) providing a biochar; (ii) contacting the biochar with a treating liquid, where the treating liquid causes the removal of solids from the pores and surface of the biochar, thereby creating a resulting solution or extract comprised of the treating liquid and removed solids; and (iii) collecting the resulting solution or extract. The method further comprises the step of apply the resulting solution or extract to soil or for use in other applications. 1. A method for capturing material extracted from biochar , the method comprising the steps of:providing a biochar that includes residual organic compounds;contacting the biochar with a treating liquid, wherein the treating liquid removes at least some of the residual organic compounds from the biochar, thereby creating a biochar extract containing residual organic compounds;collecting the biochar extract; andfiltering the biochar extract.2. The method of wherein the biochar extract is collected from centrifuge effluent.3. The method of wherein the biochar extract is created by infusing liquid into the pores of the biochar and then removing at least part of the infused liquid from the pores of the biochar.4. The method of wherein the treating liquid is water.5. The method of wherein contacting the biochar with a treating liquid comprises:introducing the biochar to a chamber;adding the treating liquid to the chamber; andchanging the pressure in the chamber to infuse the treating liquid into the pores of the biochar.6. The method of wherein collecting the biochar extract includes the step of extracting at least some of the treating liquid from the pores of the biochar.7. The method of wherein the treated liquid is extracted using a centrifuge.8. The method of further including the step of applying the biochar extract to soil.9. The method of where filtering the biochar extract includes the removal of larger biochar particles from ...

Biochar suspended solution

A method is provided for producing a biochar solution. The method comprises the steps of collecting biochar particles, dispersing the biochar particles in a liquid solution and adding a stabilizing agent to keep the biochar in flowable suspension. The stabilizing agent may be added to the liquid solution or to the biochar prior to placing the biochar in solution.

METHOD FOR ENHANCING SOIL GROWTH USING BIO-CHAR

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. 1subjecting a biomass feedstock to a treatment comprising sequential or concurrent ramps of temperature and pressure to produce at least one volatile component released from the biomass feedstock during the treatment and a nonvolatile component comprising BMF char; and rendering a surface of the BMF char hydrophilic.. A method for the production of an agent for enhancing soil, comprising: This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/385,986, entitled “Method for Enhancing Soil Growth Using Bio-Char”, which is the National Stage of International Application No. PCT/US2012/039862 filed May 29, 2012, entitled “Method for Enhancing Soil Growth Using Bio-Char”, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/154,213, filed Jun. 6, 2011, entitled “Method for Enhancing Soil Growth Using Bio-Char”.The present invention relates generally to methods for soil enhancement, and more particularly to methods for enhancing soil growth utilizing a high surface area, porous char.As the world continues to increase in population, severe strains are being placed on natural resources. One problem relates to growing a sufficient amount of food to feed an increasing world population. Agents that enhance soil growth are eagerly being sought to help in feeding this growing number of people. Charcoal is one such agent, but its use so far has been rather limited. Charcoal production has been known and practiced throughout the ages. Forest fires produce charcoal and this has been found at times to be beneficial to the soil. Combustion of wood in oxygen-depleted atmospheres produces charcoal, which retains ...

Biochar Suspended Solution

A method is provided for producing a biochar solution. The method comprises the steps of collecting biochar particles, dispersing the biochar particles in a liquid solution and adding a stabilizing agent to keep the biochar in flowable suspension. The stabilizing agent may be added to the liquid solution or to the biochar prior to placing the biochar in solution. 1. A method for coating seeds with biochar , the method comprising the steps of (i) suspending biochar particles , dust or fines in a liquid solution; and (ii) coating seeds with the liquid solution.2. The method of claim 1 , where the liquid solution has a concentration of 1-75% biochar particles claim 1 , dust or fines.3. The method of claim 1 , where the liquid solution has a concentration of 15-70% biochar particles claim 1 , dust or fines.4. The method of where the liquid solution includes a preservative.5. The method of where the liquid solution includes both water and an additive.6. The method of where the additive is a fertilizer.7. The method of where the additive is a plant nutrient.8. The method of where the additive is a biological agent beneficial to plants.9. The method of where the additive is manure.10. The method of where the additive is a liquid solution of compost.11. The method of where the biochar particles in solution has been treated by infusing a liquid into the pores of the biochar particles.12. A method for applying a biochar to crops claim 1 , turf grasses claim 1 , potted plants claim 1 , flowering plants claim 1 , annuals claim 1 , perennials claim 1 , evergreens or seedlings claim 1 , the method comprising the steps of (i) suspending biochar particles claim 1 , dust or fines in a liquid solution; and (ii) applying the liquid solution to the crops claim 1 , turf grasses claim 1 , potted plants claim 1 , flowering plants claim 1 , annuals claim 1 , perennials claim 1 , evergreens or seedlings by an application process consisting of one or more of hydroseeding claim 1 , ...

BIOCHAR ENCASED IN A BIODEGRADABLE MATERIAL

A soil amendment is provided and a method for making the same, where the soil amendment is encasing biochar in a biodegradable material. The biochar encased in the biodegradable material may be either or both treated and untreated (raw) biochar. The biodegradable material encasing the biochar may be sealed to produce a packet or capsule, or deposited on a sheet of biodegradable material. The sheet of biodegradable material may include a biodegradable adhesive, creating a biochar tape on the biodegradable material. In another example the biodegradable material may be immersed in a solution containing biochar to create a soil amendment, for example, to wrap a root ball of a seedling or sapling. The biodegradable material may, for example, be a polymer, wax, oil, or paraffin which is used to create a bead, capsule, or pod of biochar or biochar slurry, or may be a fiber based or polymer based material that can be formed into a shape, such as a liner, container, or a disc. 1. A soil amendment comprised of biochar encased within a biodegradable material.2. The soil amendment of claim 1 , where the biochar is treated biochar.3. The soil amendment of claim 1 , where the biochar is untreated biochar.4. The soil amendment of claim 1 , where the biodegradable material is a sack.5. The soil amendment of claim 1 , where the biodegradable material is a sheet having a central fold at a midline claim 1 , the biochar being deposited on the lower portion claim 1 , the upper portion then being folded over the lower portion at the midline and the edges closed.6. The soil amendment of claim 5 , where the biodegradable material is in the form of a tape.7. The soil amendment of claim 5 , where the biodegradable material is in the form of a mat having a central fold at the midline claim 5 , the biochar being deposited in small piles at specified coordinates on the lower portion claim 5 , the upper portion then being folded over the lower portion at the midline and the edges closed.8. The ...

Underground Cable Transmissions

A manufactured thermally conductive granular backfill product compacted in a trench around an underground electrical transmission cable, the manufactured granular backfill product including a mixture of a granular base material having an R value which is higher than 1.2 when compacted, with a sufficient amount of an additive of a granular iron compound having an R valve which is less than 1.2 when compacted, so as to provide a manufactured thermally conductive granular backfill product having an R value of 1.2 or lower when compacted. 1. A manufactured thermally conductive granular backfill product compacted in a trench around an underground electrical transmission cable , the manufactured granular backfill product including a mixture of a granular base material having an R value higher than 1.2 compacted with an additive of granular iron compound having an R value less than 1.2 compacted to provide the manufactured thermally conductive granular backfill product with an R value of 1.2 or lower when compacted.2. The manufactured thermally conductive granular backfill material according to claim 1 , wherein both the granular base material and the additive of granular iron compound are graded mixtures having both fine claim 1 , coarse and intermediate size particles and a maximum particle dimension of 6 mm wherein the manufactured thermally conductive backfill product is be compacted to remove entrapped air from the manufactured thermally conductive backfill product.3. The manufactured thermally conductive granular backfill material according to claim 1 , wherein the granular base material comprises silt and sand or mixtures thereof to provide silty sand or clayey sand or any combination thereof.4. The manufactured thermally conductive granular backfill material according to claim 3 , wherein the additive of granular iron compound includes a metal or metal ore and including salt added to reduce thermal resistivity of metal or metal ore.5. The manufactured thermally ...

BIOCHAR AGGREGATE PARTICLES

Biochars and methods for producing biochar aggregate particles where the method for producing the aggregate particles comprise the steps of (i) producing or collecting biochar fines; (ii) adding a binding agent to the biochar fines; and (iii) forming the biochar fines and binding agent into solid aggregate particles. 1. A method for producing biochar aggregate particles , the method comprising the steps of (i) producing or collecting biochar fines; (ii) adding a binding agent to the biochar fines; and (iii) forming the biochar fines and binding agent into solid aggregate particles.2. The method of where a dewatering step follows the addition of a binding agent to create a biochar paste and the biochar paste is then formed into solid aggregate particles.3. The method of where the step of forming the biochar paste into solid aggregate particles includes passing the biochar paste through an extruder.4. The method of where the step of forming the biochar paste into solid aggregate particles includes creating a biochar pellet.5. The method of where the step of forming the biochar paste into solid aggregate particles includes creating a biochar agglomeration.6. The method of where the fines are produced and collected to be a predetermined size to maintain biochar pore structure.7. The method of where the binding agent is a starch.8. The method of where the binding agent is a clay.9. The method of where the bind agent includes a polymer claim 1 , lignin or cellulose.10. The method of further including the step of drying the aggregate particles.11. The method of where the step of drying the aggregate particles includes air drying the particles.12. The method of further including the step of adding an additive to either the fines or the aggregate particles.13. The method of claim 1 , where the collected biochar fines are treated by infusing a liquid into the pores of the biochar fines.14. The method of claim 1 , where the collected biochar fines are treated using centrifuge ...

ADDITIVE INFUSED BIOCHAR

A method for creating treated biochar is provided that includes infusing a liquid additive into the pores of biochar, such as a fertilizer solution or other additive beneficial to plant growth. The method further includes the removal of materials and/or other additives from the pores of biochar. The present invention further provides biochar having pores filled with a liquid solution containing an additive, where the additive may include, but not be limited to, an additive beneficial to plant growth. 1. A method for creating treated biochar , the method comprising the steps of infusing a liquid additive into the pores of biochar.2. The method of where the liquid additive is a fertilizer solution.3. The method of where the liquid additive is infused into the pores of the biochar using positive or negative pressure.4. The method of where the liquid additive is infused into the pores of the biochar using a surfactant.5. The method of where the pores of the biochar are washed prior to infusion with the liquid additive.6. The method of where the moisture content of the pores of the biochar is adjusted prior to infusion with the liquid additive.7. The method of where the liquid additive is 1000 ppm NO3 N fertilizer solution.8. The method of where the liquid additive is solution of water and NPK based fertilizer.9. The method of where the surfactant treatment comprises adding 1% surfactant to the liquid additive.10. The method of where the liquid additive is a water based solution including one or more of the following additives: nitrogen claim 1 , phosphorous claim 1 , potassium claim 1 , urea claim 1 , ammonium nitrate claim 1 , calcium nitrate claim 1 , ammonium sulfate claim 1 , monoammonium phosphate claim 1 , ammonium polyphosphate claim 1 , Cal-Mag fertilizers claim 1 , micronutrient fertilizers claim 1 , fungicides claim 1 , insecticides claim 1 , nematicides claim 1 , bacteriacides claim 1 , fumigants claim 1 , plant hormones claim 1 , beneficial microbial spores ...

BIOCHARS, BIOCHAR EXTRACTS AND BIOCHAR EXTRACTS HAVING SOLUBLE SIGNALING COMPOUNDS AND METHOD FOR CAPTURING MATERIAL EXTRACTED FROM BIOCHAR

A method for capturing material extracted from biochar is provided comprising the steps of: (i) providing a biochar; (ii) contacting the biochar with an extraction media, where the extraction media causes the removal of residual compounds from the pores and surface of the biochar, creating a resulting extract comprised of the extraction media and removed compounds; and (iii) collecting the resulting extract. The method also can include other steps of extraction and purification. The method further comprises the step of applying the resulting extract to seeds, plants, soil, other agricultural products, or for use in other applications. A biochar having high levels of soluble signaling compounds is also provided, where the biochar is derived from a biomass source that together with predefined pyrolysis parameters produces resulting biochar having increased levels of soluble signaling compounds that are known to increase seed germination rates and early plant growth. Such soluble signaling compounds can then be collected in a biochar extract by contacting the biochar with an extraction media. 1. A method for capturing material extracted from biochar , the method comprising the steps of:providing a biochar that includes soluble signaling compounds;contacting the biochar with an extraction media, wherein the extraction media removes at least some of the soluble signaling compounds from the biochar, thereby creating a biochar extract containing soluble signaling compounds;collecting the biochar extract.2. The method of wherein the biochar extract is further processed to remove the majority of biochar particles.3. The method of wherein the biochar extract is further processed to concentrate the soluble signaling compounds.4. The method of further including the step of applying the biochar extract to seeds claim 1 , soil claim 1 , or plants.5. The method of further including the step of reincorporating the biochar extract into a biochar.6. The method of where the soluble ...

METHODS FOR APPLICATION OF BIOCHAR

A method is provided for applying porous carbonaceous particles to soil for purpose of cultivating plants having roots, where at least 95% of the porous carbonaceous particles have a particle size less than or equal to 10 mm. The method incorporates the porous carbonaceous particles into the soil surrounding the plant roots at a depth of between 0-24 inches from the soil surface, where the porous carbonaceous particles are positioned in the area surrounding the roots of the plants at a ratio of between 1:999 to 1:1 porous carbonaceous particles to soil. 1. A method for applying porous carbonaceous particles to soil for purpose of cultivating plants having roots , where at least 95% of the porous carbonaceous particles have a particle size less than or equal to 10 mm , the method comprising: incorporating the porous carbonaceous particles into the soil surrounding the root zone of the plants roots , where the porous carbonaceous particles are positioned in the area surrounding the roots of the plants where the volumetric percentage of the treated porous carbonaceous particles in the soil surrounding the root zone is between 0.1% to 10%.2. The method of where the incorporation of the porous carbonaceous particles to the soil surrounding the plant roots further includes the steps of:creating voids in the area of soil where the plants are to be planted;mixing the porous carbonaceous particles with backfill soil at a ratio of between 1:999 to 1:1 porous carbonaceous particles to soil;filling the voids with a backfill soil mixture to cover the bottom of each of the voids;placing plants in the voids; andfilling any open area in the void surrounding the roots of the plants with the backfill soil mixture.3. The method of where the plant is a tree and the porous carbonaceous particles are mixed with the backfill soil at a rate of approximately five percent porous carbonaceous particles in the backfill soil.4. The method of where the plant is a vine.5. The method of where the ...

BIOCHAR AS A MICROBIAL CARRIER

The invention relates to a microbial delivery system where biochar acts as a carrier for microbes. 1. A microbial delivery system comprising:biochar having pores; andmicrobes retained on the surface or in the pores of the biochar.2. The delivery system of claim 1 , where at least some of the microbes are inoculated into the pores of the biochar.3. The delivery system of claim 2 , where the microbes are inoculated into the pores of the biochar using mechanical claim 2 , chemical claim 2 , or biological assistance to move the microbes either into the pores of the biochar or onto the surfaces of the biochar.4. The delivery system of where the microbes are inoculated into the pores of the biochar using the application of positive or negative pressure.5. The delivery system of where the microbes are inoculated into the pores of the biochar using a surfactant.6. The delivery system of where the microbes are retained by the biochar through mixing the biochar and microbes together.7. The delivery system of where the microbes are retained on the biochar by suspending the microbes in liquid and depositing the microbes on the biochar.8Bacillus, Pseudomonas, Rhizobium, Burkholderia, Achromobacter, Agrobacterium, Microccocus, Aereobacter, Flavobacterium, Erwinia, KlebsiellaEnterobacterBacillus mucilaginosus, Bacillus edaphicus, Bacillus circulans, PaenibacillusAcidothiobacillus ferrooxidans, Pseudomonas cepacia, Burkholderia cepacia, Klebsiella varticola, Pantoea aggioineransGlomus mosseae, Glomus intraradices, Aspergillus terreusAspergillus niger.. The delivery system of where the microbes retained by the biochar are selected from the group consisting of: claim 1 , and claim 1 , including spp. claim 1 , ; fungi such as and9. The delivery system of where the biochar is treated biochar.10. The delivery system of where the biochar has been treated to alter one or more of the following properties of the biochar: pH; hydrophobicity; hydrophilicity; ability of the biochar to hold ...

METHOD FOR DISPOSING OF CONTAMINATED DEPOSIT SOIL AND RECYCLED RECLAMATION SOIL USING SAME

Provided is a method for disposing of contaminated deposit soil and recycled reclamation soil using the same and, more specifically, a method for disposing of contaminated dredged soil, the method comprising the steps of : seeding a mixed strain NIX51 (KACC81038BP) in the contaminated dredged soil to primarily dispose of contaminated materials in a bioreactor; and washing the degraded soil, which has been primarily disposed of, with a washing solution containing at least one selected from the group consisting of citric acid, oxalate, carbonic acid (H2CO3) , and nitric acid, to secondarily dispose of heavy metals. 1. A method for treating contaminated deposit soil , comprising:a first treatment involving inoculating a mixed strain NIX51 (KACC81038BP) in the contaminated deposit soil to treat an organic contaminated material in a bioreactor; and{'sub': 2', '3, 'a second treatment involving washing the treated deposit soil with a washing solution comprising at least one selected from the group consisting of citric acid, oxalate, carbonic acid (HCO) and nitric acid to dispose of a heavy metal.'}2. The method for treating contaminated deposit soil of claim 1 , wherein the organic contaminated material is at least one multi-contamination selected from the group consisting of oil (benzene claim 1 , toluene claim 1 , ethylbenzene claim 1 , xylene; BTEX) claim 1 , total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH) claim 1 , polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) claim 1 , nutritive salts and trichloroethylene (TCE).3. The method for treating contaminated deposit soil of claim 1 , wherein the mixed strain is inoculated in an amount of 0.1 g to 2 g by wet weight of a mixed strain per 1 Kg of the deposit soil.4. The method for treating contaminated deposit soil of claim 1 , wherein the first treatment is carried out at 10° C. to 35° C. at pH 6.5 to pH 7.5 under aerobic conditions for 3 days to 14 days.5. The method for treating contaminated deposit soil of claim 1 , wherein the heavy metal ...

BIOCHAR EXTRACTS AND METHOD FOR CAPTURING MATERIAL EXTRACTED FROM BIOCHAR

A method for capturing material extracted from biochar, the method comprising the steps of: (i) providing a biochar; (ii) contacting the biochar with a treating liquid, where the treating liquid causes the removal of solids from the pores and surface of the biochar, thereby creating a resulting solution comprised of the treating liquid and removed solids; and (iii) collecting the resulting solution. 1. A method for capturing material extracted from biochar , the method comprising the steps of:providing a biochar that includes residual organic compounds;contacting the biochar with a treating liquid, wherein the treating liquid removes at least some of the residual organic compounds from the biochar, thereby creating a biochar extract containing residual organic compounds; andcollecting the biochar extract.2. The method of wherein the treating liquid is water.3. The method of wherein the residual organic compounds comprise volatile organic compounds.4. The method of wherein contacting the biochar with a treating liquid comprises:introducing the biochar to a chamber;adding the treating liquid to the chamber; andchanging the pressure in the chamber.5. The method of where the treating liquid is added to the chamber before the pressure in the chamber is changed.6. The method of where the treating liquid is added to the chamber while the pressure in the chamber is changed.7. The method of where the pressure is changed in the chamber by either pulling a vacuum on the chamber or applying positive pressure on the content of the chamber.8. A biochar extract produced by the method of .9. A method for capturing material extracted from biochar claim 1 , the method comprising the steps of:providing a biochar;introducing the biochar to a chamber;adding a treating liquid to the chamber; andchanging the pressure in the chamber, wherein changing the pressure in the chamber causes the treating liquid to remove solids from the pores and surface of the biochar, thereby creating a ...

BIOCHARS AND BIOCHAR TREATMENT PROCESSES

Treated biochar and methods for treating biochar are provided. The method for treating the biochar includes forcing, assisting or accelerating the movement of an infiltrant into the pores of the biochar, whereby the treatment affects properties of the biochar that provide for a more reliable and predictable biochar for use in various applications, including, but not limited to, agricultural applications. 1. A biochar comprising:porous carbonaceous material comprising a pore morphology defining a pore volume comprising a plurality of pores comprising pore surfaces, where the surface of pores have been treated by an infiltrate infused into the pores of the porous carbonaceous material by a forced, assisted or accelerated infusion treatment process, where the infusion treatment process uses a surfactant to assist the infiltrate into the pores of the porous carbonaceous material.2. The biochar of where the infiltrate is an additive selected from the group consisting of water claim 1 , liquid inorganic and organic compounds of different composition and polarity claim 1 , water solutions of salts claim 1 , water solutions of acids claim 1 , water solutions of bases claim 1 , water solutions of organic compounds claim 1 , water solutions of inorganic compounds claim 1 , liquid organic compounds claim 1 , liquid inorganic compounds claim 1 , solvents claim 1 , mineral oils claim 1 , organic oils claim 1 , turpentine claim 1 , olive oil claim 1 , palm oil claim 1 , mineral extracts claim 1 , organic extracts claim 1 , extracts containing organic compounds claim 1 , extracts of inorganic compounds claim 1 , slurries claim 1 , suspensions claim 1 , slurries comprising solid phases including inorganic oxides claim 1 , hydroxides claim 1 , salts claim 1 , organometallic complexes claim 1 , nano-dispersed solids claim 1 , micro-dispersed solids claim 1 , carbon-based clusters claim 1 , and fine particles claim 1 , and supercritical liquids.3. The biochar of where at least 10% of ...

Biochar Aggregate Particles

Biochar aggregate particles are provided that are less than 5 mm and are comprised of biochar fines that are less than 1 mm and a binding agent. The binding agent may be clay, starch, a lignin, a polymer and/or a lipid. The biochar aggregate particles may also include additives and/or surfactants. The biochar fines may further be treated with a surfactant solution, a vacuum, ultrasonics or infused with any number of additives. 1. An aggregate particle that is less than 5 mm and is comprised of biochar fines that are less than 1 mm and a binding agent.2. The aggregate particle of where the binding agent is clay.3. The aggregate particle of where the binding agent is a starch.4. The aggregate particle of where the binding agent includes a lignin claim 1 , a polymer and/or a lipid.5. The aggregate particle of claim 1 , where the biochar fines have been treated with a surfactant solution.6. The aggregate particle of claim 1 , where the biochar fines have been treated using a vacuum.7. The aggregate particle of claim 1 , where the biochar fines have been treated using ultrasonics.8. The aggregate particle of claim 1 , where the biochar fines have been treated by infusing a liquid into the pores of the biochar fines.9. The aggregate particle of claim 8 , where the biochar fines have been infused with a liquid or vapor additive.10. The aggregate particle of claim 9 , where the additive includes a selection from one or more of the following: a fertilizer claim 9 , a nutrient claim 9 , a vitamin claim 9 , a supplement claim 9 , or a medication.11. The aggregate particle of claim 9 , where the additive includes a microbe or microbial spore.12. The aggregate particle of claim 9 , where the additive includes a fungicide claim 9 , insecticide claim 9 , or nematicide.13. The aggregate particle of claim 9 , where the additive includes a plant hormone claim 9 , secondary signal activators claim 9 , or signaling agent.14. The aggregate particle of claim 1 , where the biochar fines ...

Method for Producing Biochar Aggregate Particles

A method for producing biochar aggregate particles that comprising the steps of (i) collecting or producing treated biochar fines less than 1 mm, (ii) adding a binding agent to the fines, (iii) forming the fines and binding agent into solid aggregate particles. The steps may further include, for example, adding additives to the fines, drying the solid aggregate particles, activing the binder after forming the solid aggregate particles with heat or cold temperatures and/or treating the biochar fines prior to forming the aggregate particles. 1. A method for producing biochar aggregate particles , the method comprising the steps of (i) collecting or producing treated biochar fines less than 1 mm , (ii) adding a binding agent to the fines , (iii) forming the fines and binding agent into solid aggregate particles and (iv) drying the solid aggregate particles.2. The method of where forming the fines and binding agent includes the step of passing the biochar fines and binding agent through a processor to create the solid aggregate particles.3. The method of where the binding agent is a starch claim 1 , a clay claim 1 , a polymer claim 1 , lignin claim 1 , cellulose and/or a lipid.4. The method of further including the step of adding an additive to the biochar fines and binding agent.5. The method of further including the step of adding an additive to the biochar fines prior to forming the aggregate particles by infusing the additive into the pores of the biochar fines.6. The method of where the additive includes one or more of the following: a fertilizer claim 4 , a nutrient claim 4 , a vitamin claim 4 , a supplement claim 4 , a medication claim 4 , a microbe claim 4 , a microbial spore claim 4 , a fungicide claim 4 , an insecticide claim 4 , a nematicide claim 4 , a plant hormone claim 4 , secondary signal activators or signaling agent.7. The method of where the additive includes one or more of the following: a fertilizer claim 5 , a nutrient claim 5 , a vitamin claim 5 , ...

ENHANCED BIOCHAR

Biochar is provided that is treated to have certain chemical and physical properties found to have the highest impact on plant growth and/or soil health. In particular, the following physical and/or chemical properties, among others, of a biochar have been identified as critical properties to control for in the selection of biomass feedstock, pyrolysis conditions, and/or enhancing treatment to increase biochar performance: (i) bulk density (ii) impregnation capacity; (iii) particle size distribution; (iv) solid particle density; (v) surface area; (vi) porosity; (vii) total porosity; (viii) ratio of macroporosity to total porosity (ix) content of residual organic compounds; (x) content of volatile organic compounds; (xii) ash content; (xiii) water holding capacity; (xiv) water retention capabilities; (xv) levels of dioxins and other potentially hazardous byproducts of pyrolysis; and (xvi) pH. Treatment can modify and preferably increase hydrophilicity/decrease hydrophobicity, remove dioxins from the raw biochar, modify electrical conductivity and/or surface charge, modify cation exchange capacity and modify anion exchange capacity, among other things. 1. A plurality of porous carbonaceous particles where at least 75% of the particles , measured by weight and volume , have a particle size less than or equal to 10 mm and where the plurality of porous carbonaceous particles have (i) a ratio of macropore volume to total pore volume greater than or equal to 50% and (ii) a water holding capacity greater than 30% by volume.2. The plurality of porous carbonaceous particles of claim 1 , where the plurality of porous carbonaceous particles contains at least 55% carbon by weight.3. The plurality of porous carbonaceous particles of claim 1 , where the hydrophobicity of the plurality of porous carbonaceous particles under the MED test method has an index of 4 or less.4. The plurality of porous carbonaceous particles of claim 1 , where the bulk density of the plurality of porous ...

ENHANCED BIOCHAR

Biochar is provided that is treated to have certain chemical and physical properties found to have the highest impact on plant growth and/or soil health. In particular, the following physical and/or chemical properties, among others, of a biochar have been identified as critical properties to control for in the selection of biomass feedstock, pyrolysis conditions, and/or enhancing treatment to increase biochar performance: (i) bulk density (ii) impregnation capacity; (iii) particle size distribution; (iv) solid particle density; (v) surface area; (vi) porosity; (vii) total porosity; (viii) ratio of macroporosity to total porosity (ix) content of residual organic compounds; (x) content of volatile organic compounds; (xii) ash content; (xiii) water holding capacity; (xiv) water retention capabilities; (xv) levels of dioxins and other potentially hazardous byproducts of pyrolysis; and (xvi) pH. Treatment can modify and preferably increase hydrophilicity/decrease hydrophobicity, remove dioxins from the raw biochar, modify electrical conductivity and/or surface charge, modify cation exchange capacity and modify anion exchange capacity, among other things. 1. A plurality of porous carbonaceous particles where a hydrophobicity of the plurality of porous carbonaceous particles under the MED test method has an index of 5 or less.2. The plurality of porous carbonaceous particles of claim 1 , where at least 75% of the particles claim 1 , measured by weight or volume claim 1 , have a particle size less than or equal to 10 mm.3. The plurality of porous carbonaceous particles of claim 1 , where the plurality of porous carbonaceous particles have been treated to have at least 10% of the pores claim 1 , by volume claim 1 , filled with an infiltrate.4. The plurality of porous carbonaceous particles of claim 1 , where the plurality of porous carbonaceous particles contains at least 55% carbon by weight.5. The plurality of porous carbonaceous particles of claim 1 , where the bulk ...

METHOD FOR APPLICATION OF BIOCHAR IN TURF GRASS AND LANDSCAPING ENVIRONMENTS

The present invention relates to a method for applying biochar to turf and landscape to allow the turf and landscape to be effectively maintained under reduced water and/or reduced fertilizer applications. 1. A method for applying biochar to sod where the method comprises contacting the root side of the sod with the biochar such that some of the biochar adheres to the root side of the sod.2. The method of where pressure is applied to the sod and biochar to assist with the biochar adhering to the root side of the sod.3. The method of where a substance that improves the adhesion of the biochar to the root side of the sod is added to either the biochar or to the root side of the sod before contacting the root side of the sod with the biochar.4. Turf sod claim 1 , the turf sod comprising a piece of sod having biochar attached to the root side of sod.5. A plant root ball claim 1 , the plant root ball comprising a mass of root tissue and soil and biochar claim 1 , where the biochar is attached to surface of the root ball.6. A plant root ball claim 1 , the plant root ball comprising a mass of root tissue and soil claim 1 , a wrap surrounding the mass of root tissue and soil claim 1 , and biochar claim 1 , where the biochar is either attached to a surface of the wrap or is positioned between the wrap and the mass of root tissue and biochar. This application is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/184,763, filed Jun. 16, 2016, titled METHOD FOR APPLICATION OF BIOCHAR IN A TURF GRASS AND LANDSCAPING ENVIRONMENTS, which application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/186,876 filed Jun. 30, 2015 titled BIOCHAR COATED SEEDS and to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/180,525 filed Jun. 16, 2015 titled METHOD FOR APPLICATION OF BIOCHAR IN TURF GRASS ENVIRONMENT and U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/290,026 filed Feb. 2, 2016 titled BIOCHAR AGGREGATE PARTICLES, which application Ser. No. 15/184,763 is also is a ...

Chemical polymer deep soil stabilization columns and sand columns

Methods for installing soil and sand stabilization columns using a chemical polymer are provided. The chemical polymer can be a liquid acrylic base chemical polymer or a liquid vinyl acetate base chemical polymer. In the methods, a dilution rate of a chemical polymer is determined based on at least one of: a moisture content of the soil at a selected soil location, a particle size distribution of the soil at the selected soil location, a shear strength of the soil at the selected soil location, a target strength of the soil stabilization column, and a target stiffness of the soil stabilization column. The chemical polymer is then diluted based on the determined dilution rate. The diluted chemical polymer is inserted into a selected soil location and mixed with in-situ soil or with sand to form a stabilization column.

一种沸石改性果壳活性炭的制备方法及其在改良农田土壤和面源污染减排中的应用

本发明涉及一种沸石改性果壳活性炭的制备方法及其在改良农田土壤和面源污染减排中的应用，包括如下步骤：（1）果壳处理：将果壳粉碎并浸没于0.8‑1M丙烯酸溶液中，保持30‑60min，过滤得到固体物，烘干得到物料一；（2）沸石粉改性：将沸石粉、硫化剂充分混匀，置于马弗炉，在105‑140℃条件下加热1‑2小时，冷却，得到物料二；（3）果壳生物炭的制备：将物料一置于马弗炉中，在350‑500℃下煅烧1‑2小时，冷却，得到物料三；（4）沸石改性果壳活性炭的制备：将物料三、物料二按照10:0.5‑1的质量比混合均匀，制得沸石改性果壳活性炭材料。相对于现有技术，本发明的有益效果：本发明制备的果壳活性炭，可钝化农田土壤的重金属，改良农田土壤，实现农田面源污染减排。

一种污泥土壤改良剂及其制备方法和装置

本发明提供了一种污泥土壤改良剂及其制备方法和应用，属于污泥处理技术领域。本发明提供的污泥土壤改良剂的制备方法，包括以下步骤：污泥进行预脱水，得到第一污泥；将所述第一污泥进行热水解反应，得到第二污泥；将所述第二污泥依次进行压滤脱水、粉碎和干燥，得到污泥颗粒；将所述污泥颗粒和生物质辅料混合，进行热解反应，得到污泥土壤改良剂。本发明提供的制备方法对污泥的处理方法满足减量化、无害化、稳定化、资源化原则，且成本低、效率高；通过添加生物质辅料，增加了物料中有机质含量，可产生大量的热解气体，实现系统热量自平衡，减少对外部燃料的依赖，大幅度降低运行成本；提高了固态碳渣中的含碳量，符合林业用土壤改良剂的要求。

Soil conditioner using coal ash ball and manufacturing method thereof

본 발명에 따른 석탄회볼을 이용한 토양 개량제의 제조방법은 석탄재와 준설토를 개별적으로 분쇄기를 이용하여 분쇄하는 분쇄단계와, 상기 분쇄단계를 거친 석탄재와 준설토를 혼합호퍼로 이송하여 혼합하는 단계와, 상기 혼합된 배합원료를 가수하고 정환기에서 석탄회볼로 성형하는 단계와, 상기 성형 단계를 거친 석탄회볼을 소성로에서 소성하는 단계와, 상기 소성 단계를 거친 석탄회볼에 영가철 용액을 코팅하여 토양 개량제로 제조하는 단계를 포함하여 이루어지는 것을 특징으로 한다. The method for producing a soil amendment agent using coal fly ash according to the present invention comprises: a pulverizing step of pulverizing coal ash and dredged soil separately using a crusher; feeding and mixing the coal ash and the dredged soil having been subjected to the pulverizing step to a mixing hopper; Mixing the mixed raw materials with a coal fly ash in a recirculating machine; firing the fly ash ball having passed through the forming step in a firing furnace; and applying a zero-valent iron solution to the fly ash obtained through the firing step to produce a soil improver The method comprising the steps of:

Method for preparing iron silicon sulfur multi-element composite biochar soil heavy metal conditioner

本发明公开了一种铁硅硫多元素复合生物炭土壤重金属调理剂的制备方法。该制备方法是将硅酸盐添加到农业废弃物中并隔绝空气煅烧，使得硅酸盐进入到生物炭的结构孔隙中；将含铁盐吸附在一定比例高岭土上；将硫酸盐吸附在一定比例膨润土上；然后再将上述3种材料按一定比例混匀并加入硅藻土以及淀粉进行造粒，制备得到所述铁硅硫多元素复合生物炭土壤重金属调理剂。该调理剂可以广泛应用于稻田土壤重金属污染治理，能对酸性或碱性土壤条件下镉、砷、铅等复合污染进行同时钝化，降低稻米的吸收积累，以实现污染农田的安全利用。利用本发明制备的调理剂，可以充分发挥各有效成分对多种重金属的钝化功效，实现对多种重金属复合污染同时钝化的目的。

Saline-alkali soil improvement system and method

本发明公开了一种盐碱地改良系统，系统包括：排水渠、心土层和种植层，排水渠在心土层上方，在排水渠的侧面设置含待改良的盐碱土的种植层；心土层和种植层之间有不透水隔层，排水渠的底部为不透水配置，不透水隔层与排水渠的底部的上边沿相连接；不透水隔层从远离排水渠一端到排水渠的呈坡降配置；排水渠同侧种植层从远离排水渠一端到排水渠方向依次设置第一种植区到第N(大于等于2)种植区，第N种植区紧邻排水渠的侧壁；第一种植区远离排水渠一端设置一级渗灌渠，第N种植区的离排水渠端设置N级渗灌渠；一级渗灌渠和N级渗灌渠侧壁为透水配置；排水渠侧壁透水配置；依次从第一种植区到第N种植区用于种植或种植有耐盐能力由弱到强的植物。

Apparatus for producing spheroidal inorganic particulate material

The present invention is directed to a spheroidal particulate inorganic material of an inorganic particulate material such as spheroidal cement or slag whose respective particles are of a substantially spheroidal shape and have smooth surfaces having improved flowability and filling properties. The spheroidal particulate material is produced by subjecting the respective particles of the particulate inorganic material to a high temperature flame treatment and rapid cooling in air, or by dispersing fine particles of the inorganic material and an organic or inorganic binder in a non-aqueous solvent to form a slurry and granulating the slurry. Compositions containing the spheroidal particulate inorganic material are used in civil engineering works and construction. To improve energetic efficiency in the production of the spheroidal particulate inorganic material, particularly spheroidal cement or slag, an apparatus is used which is a retention furnace for retaining a molten liquid inorganic material, a nozzle assembly communicated to the retention furnace and capable of scattering therethrough the molten liquid inorganic material, a jet gas for entraining the molten inorganic material introduced in the nozzle assembly and scattering the molten inorganic material to cool it, and gas spray means for spraying the jet gas.

Biochar products and method of manufacture thereof

A method for producing biochar particles or pellets which use sulphur and other additives. The method includes producing a mixture with biochar and additives selected from sulphur, lignin, and gluten. The mixture is mixed with water and passed through an extruder to produce an extrudate. The extrudate is then cut into pellets. The pellets are then tumbled/spun with each other and heated to result in mostly spheroidal pellets whose mechanical characteristics allow them to be used with well-known agricultural equipment. The biochar can be produced with sulphur incorporated as an outer coating. To produce this sulphur coated biochar, the method includes feeding a biomass feedstock to a pyrolysis reactor, pyrolyzing the feedstock into biochar particles, size-sorting the biochar particles, and coating the biochar particles with the sulphur coating material.

Biochar products and method of manufacture thereof

Volcanic rock soil and its method

A method for preparing volcanic rock soil, and the volcanic rock soil prepared by the method are provided to improve the efficiency of the volcanic rock soil for air purification effect and plant growth promotion effect when applied to flowering grass. A method for preparing volcanic rock soil comprises the steps of (10) pulverizing volcanic rock by a certain size; (20) polishing the surface of the pulverized volcanic rock to obtain the volcanic rock by-product; (110) heating the volcanic rock by-product generated at the polishing step to remove the impurities and microorganism; (120) washing the heated volcanic rock by-product; and (130) drying the washed volcanic rock by-product.

Iron/polydopamine/carbon composite catalyst with reduction and oxidation dual performance and preparation method and application thereof

本发明公开了一种具有还原和氧化双性能的铁/聚多巴胺/炭复合催化剂及其制备方法和应用，属于环境功能材料和催化技术领域。它包括Fe内核、聚多巴胺层和炭层，所述聚多巴胺层包覆于Fe内核外，所述炭层包覆于聚多巴胺层外；所述炭层的质量为M 3 ，聚多巴胺层的质量为M 2 ，Fe内核的质量为M 1 ，(1.59M 3 +M 2 )：M 1 ＝0.05～1；所述Fe内核包括零价的微米或纳米铁。本发明能将铁表面的Fe 3+ 还原，保持铁基材料的高还原性，同时还能提高电子从材料转移至目标污染物的传递效率，从而提高材料的还原和催化性能。

Solidification Chemical Manufacturing Method Utilizing Waste Material

본 발명은 분진(연소재와 분진)을 이용한 고화제 제조방법에 관한 것으로, 그 목적은 각각의 공정을 거치면서 발생하는 분진(제철 분진(제련시에 발생하는 부산 폐기물로서 분진 상태의 것을 의미한다.), 제강 분진(제강시에 제강 시에 공정상에서 발생하는 부산 폐기물로서 분진상태의 것을 의미한다.), 제지 분진(제지를 생산 후에 슬러지 상태의 폐기물로 소각된 분진을 의미한다.), 하수슬러지 소각 분진(소각 시에 발생하는 연소재와 연소시에 발생하는 분진을 포함하는 것)을 이용하여 수분이 다량 함유된 슬러지를 처리할 수 있는 고화제를 제조하기 위함이다. The present invention relates to a method for producing a solidifying agent using dust (burning material and dust), the object of which is a dust generated during each process (steel dust (by-product waste generated during smelting means a dust state). .), Steelmaking dust (by-product waste generated in the process of steelmaking during steelmaking, meaning dusty state), papermaking dust (meaning dust incinerated as sludge waste after papermaking), sewage In order to produce a solidifying agent capable of treating sludge containing a large amount of water by using sludge incineration dust (including a combustion material generated during incineration and dust generated during combustion). 이를 위해 본 발명에 따른 분진을 이용한 고화제 제조방법에 의하면; 산성의 소각 분진과 알카리성의 제지 분진을 혼합하고, 이에 황산과 황산제일철 7수화물을 혼합 반응시켜, 냉각, 분쇄의 공정을 거쳐, 산성분말을 제조하고, 이에 알카리성 분말인 생석회를 혼합하여 고화제를 제조하는 방법으로, 이렇게 제조된 고화제는 하수 슬러지와 같은 수분이 다량 함유된 슬러지의 수분을 단시간에 안정화시키며, 고화시키는 기능을 갖는다. According to the method for producing a solidifying agent using dust according to the present invention for this purpose; Acid incineration dust and alkaline papermaking dust are mixed, sulfuric acid and ferrous sulfate heptahydrate are mixed and reacted, cooled and pulverized to produce an acid powder, and mixed with quicklime which is an alkaline powder. As a manufacturing method, the solidifying agent thus prepared has a function of stabilizing moisture in sludge containing a large amount of water such as sewage sludge in a short time and solidifying. 현재 폐기물인 분진은 전량 매립에 의해 처리되고 있으며, 또한 하수 슬러지는 처리비용이 저렴한 이유로 대다수 해양투기로 처리되므로 인하여 해양오염과 토양오염의 주요 원인이 되어 심각한 환경오염을 일으키고 있는 것이 현실이다. Currently, all waste dust is disposed of by landfill, and since sewage ...

A kind of cadmium nickel contamination soil-repairing agent and preparation method

本发明公开了一种镉镍污染土壤修复剂，涉及土壤重金属污染修复技术领域,包括按重量份数计的以下组分：生物炭70～90份、草酸活化磷矿粉5～8份、锌肥2～4份、石灰4～6份、粉煤灰10～15份。本发明中生物炭和草酸活化磷矿粉能促进弱酸提取态Cd、Ni向可还原态Cd、Ni和残渣态Cd、Ni转化，且两者搭配使用的效果优于单独使用。

Saline-alkali soil modifier and special microcapsule-type organic acid slow-release preparation thereof

本发明公开了一种盐碱土壤改良剂及其专用微胶囊型有机酸缓释制剂。本发明微胶囊型有机酸缓释制剂，以重量份数计，它由下述组分制成：100份水、1～80份有机酸、10～50份共聚单体、0.2～10份乳化剂、100～500份有机溶剂和0.05～5份引发剂。本发明盐碱土壤改良剂，以重量份数计，它由1～30份该有机酸缓释制剂和60～90份的活性钙组成。与现有的应用于盐碱土壤改良剂相比，本发明盐碱土壤改良剂在提供钙离子的同时，可以缓释有机酸物质，有效的减轻土壤调理剂施用造成的盐害，并且显著的提高有机酸的释放时间，作用于作物的整个生育期，有效的减轻土壤返碱，返盐对作物造成的持续性伤害，保护作物在整个生长周期内不受盐害碱害，提高作物产量，综合提高盐碱地改良效果。

A kind of hollow porcelain particle and preparation method for soil remediation

本发明涉及土壤修复技术领域，公开了一种用于土壤修复的钛酸铋‑二硫化钼中空瓷化颗粒及制备方法。包括如下制备过程：（1）按照以下原料组份混合加热制得钛酸铋前驱体溶液：氧化铋32~40%、四氯化钛20~25%、去离子水30~45%、1,4‑丁二醇3~5%；（2）将二硫化钼加入到钛酸铋前驱体溶液，喷雾干燥得到钛酸铋‑二硫化钼复合颗粒，原料组份为：二硫化钼25~32%、钛酸铋前驱体溶液68~75%；（3）将复合颗粒升温焙烧，制得钛酸铋‑二硫化钼中空微球，即为用于土壤修复的光催化剂。本发明制备的光催化剂与普通光催化剂相比，比表面积大，晶相纯度高，结构稳定性好，光催化活性高，光催化效果好，土壤修复率高，并且对环境无污染，整个制备工艺简单，操作方便，原料易得，可重复利用，生产成本和使用成本低，具有极佳的经济优势和应用前景。

Soil stabilizer composite using construction sludge and method for manufacturing thereof

A solidifier composition for solidification and stabilization of soft ground is provided to ensure improvement of a water permeation coefficient and stability against dissolution of harmful heavy metals by using construction sludge. A solidifier composition for solidification and stabilization of soft ground comprises: 40-70 wt.% of soil of soft ground to be solidified; 10-30 wt.% of a dispersion of construction sludge containing bentonite; and 10-20 wt.% of a soil stabilizer for solidifying and stabilizing the soil of soft ground. Particularly, the dispersion of construction sludge comprises construction sludge and water in a weight ratio of 1.5-2.2:1, and further comprise 0.5-1 wt.% of a surfactant, 0.5-1 wt.% of a water soluble acrylic emulsion or 0.1-0.5 wt.% of a thickener.

A kind of great insect pest green prevention and control method of potato

本发明公开了一种马铃薯重大虫害绿色防控方法，包括以下措施：冬季将种植地深翻25cm至30cm，利用低温杀灭准备越冬的虫卵；播种前对种薯和种植地进行消毒处理；采用与薄荷间作套种的方式播种，并在种植地的周围种植薄荷带；播种后，选择雨后的黄昏，将斯氏线虫投入水中并喷向地面；发现温室白粉虱后，在种植地内释放人工繁殖的丽蚜小蜂；将大蒜捣碎后兑水，然后喷洒在马铃薯枝叶上。本方法，整个种植过程采用不会污染环境的消毒剂，不采用毒性猛烈的农药和杀虫剂，绿色环保，不会造成环境污染，避免农药超标、影响土质和环境等问题，且提高了经济效益，有利于生态种植的发展。

Composite steel sheet pile temporary structure and this construction technique

본 발명은 암반층 상부에 자갈층이 있을 경우에 구조적 취약성을 감안하여 시트파일과 굴착전면부 사이에 고압그라우트재를 충전하여 구조적 안정성을 취하며, 고압그라우트재를 사용함으로써 공기를 대폭적으로 단축시킬 수 있으며, 시트파일과 암반면의 차수벽 형성시 소요되는 시간을 절약할 뿐만 아니라 구조체 형성 후, 터파기하는 방법으로 가시설을 시공함으로써 구조적 안정성이 증대되도록 한 그라우트형 합성 강널말뚝 및 이의 시공방법을 제공하는데 그 목적이 있다. 상기한 목적을 달성하기 위한 본 발명에 따른 그라우트형 합성 강널말뚝은 암반층까지 근입되며, 일정한 간격으로 배치되는 H파일과; 상기 H파일의 일측에 위치하도록 시트파일을 근입하여 형성된 벽체와; 상기 H파일과 시트파일간에 그라우트재가 타설 양생된 차수벽과; 상기 H파일의 내측면 가로방향으로 설치되는 띠장으로 구성됨을 특징으로 한다. 또한, 상기한 목적을 달성하기 위한 본 발명에 따른 그라우트형 합성 강널말뚝 시공방법은 토사층 및 암반층을 천공하여 다수개의 천공홀을 형성하는 단계; 상기 천공홀에 H파일을 암반층까지 근입하는 단계; 상기 H파일의 일측에 위치하도록 시트파일을 암반층까지 근입하여 벽체를 형성하는 단계; 상기 천공홀로부터 일정거리 이격된 부분을 토사층 및 암반층을 천공하여 다수개의 그라우트공을 형성하는 단계; 상기 그라우트공에 그라우트재를 충전 및 경화시켜 차수벽을 형성하는 단계; 상기 H파일의 내측면 가로방향으로 띠장을 설치하는 단계로 이루어짐을 특징으로 한다. The present invention takes structural stability by filling the high pressure grout material between the sheet pile and the excavation front part in consideration of structural weakness when there is a gravel layer on the top of the rock layer, and can significantly shorten the air by using the high pressure grout material. To provide a grout-type composite steel sheet pile and a construction method thereof, which not only saves the time required for forming the order pile of the sheet pile and the rock surface, but also increases the structural stability by constructing the temporary facility after the formation of the structure. There is a purpose. Grout-type synthetic steel sheet piles according to the present invention for achieving the above object is entered into the rock bed, H piles arranged at regular intervals; A wall formed by entering a sheet pile so as to be located at one side of the H pile; An order wall on which the grout material is poured between the H pile and the sheet pile; Characterized in that consisting of a band installed in the horizontal direction of the inner side of the H-pile. In addition, the grout-type composite steel sheet pile construction method according to the present invention for achieving the ...

A road packing materials

A soil conditioner for road is provided to improve environmental friendliness by using the soil of the spot and to standardize the composition of a soil conditioner and characteristics such as compression set. A soil conditioner comprises 90-100 parts by weight of the sieved soil of the spot; 7-9 parts by weight of sieved quicklime; 4-6 parts by weight of sieved bentonite; and 6-8 parts by weight of white cement, and shows a 28 days compression strength of 16 kg/cm^2 or more. Also the soil conditioner comprises 90-100 parts by weight of the unsieved soil of the spot; 8-10 parts by weight of sieved quicklime; 2-4 parts by weight of bentonite powder; and 2-4 parts by weight of common Portland cement, and shows a 28 days compression strength of 38 kg/cm^2 or more.

A kind of modification biological charcoal preparation method for efficiently adsorbing Inorganic Phosphorus Fractions in Soil and dissolved organic phosphorus simultaneously and application

本发明提供了一种能高效同时吸附土壤无机磷和溶解有机磷的改性生物炭。本发明改性生物炭由以下步骤制备而成：（1）采集风干的牦牛粪，破碎并过筛；（2）用六水合氯化镁配制成含一定镁离子浓度的浸渍液；（3）将破碎好的牦牛粪与改性浸渍液按比例混合均匀；（4）将牦牛粪与浸渍液的混合物置于摇床中充分浸渍；（5）将浸渍后的牦牛粪过滤出来并置于烘箱中烘干；（6）烘干后的牦牛粪用马弗炉在氮气保护下慢速热解制成改性生物炭。本发明将干牦牛粪烧制成改性生物炭实现了生物质的高效再利用，并且此改性生物炭可以高效同时吸附土壤无机磷和溶解有机磷，有效控制了农业面源污染。

The method of granular a soil conditioner making from the by-product of slag and a gypsum

본 발명은, 슬래그와 석고를 이용한 입상 토양개량제 제조방법에 관한 것으로, 슬래그와 석고를 투입하여 적정크기로 파쇄하는 원료파쇄단계와; 슬래그저장사이로(11), 석고저장사이로(12), 보조사이로(13), 언더사이즈사이로(14), 저장탱크(16)를 각각 구비하여, 이에 파쇄된 슬래그분말 및 파쇄된 석고분말, 원료 첨가제인 보조제, 발효부산물인 조립제를 각각 수납,구비하는 원료준비단계와; 저장탱크(16) 내의 조립제를 조절탱크(17)로 이송시키고 이에 물, 황산, 염산, 질산, 인산, 암모니아 등과 혼합하여 조립제의 수분, 점도, pH 등을 조절하는 단계와; 상기 저장된 슬래그분말 중량 5-95%와 석고분말 5-95%를 혼합기(15)에 투입한 후 이에 물, 희석된 조립제를 스프레이시키면서 혼합하는 단계와; 혼합기(15)에서 혼합된 원료를 조립기(18)에 투입하고, 이에 제올라이트, 벤토나이트, 마그네사이트, 붕사 등의 보조제를 투입하며, 구형의 입자 형성을 위해 희석된 조립제를 원료분말에 스프레이시키는 단계와; 상기 조립기(18)에서 입상화된 토양개량제를 건조기(19)에 투입하여 100-350℃의 온도로 함수율 10% 이내로 건조시키는 단계와; 건조된 상기 토양개량제를 선별기에 투입하여 1-5㎜ 크기의 입자만 선별하고, 1㎜ 미만의 입자는 언더사이즈사이로(14)로 공급되며, 5㎜ 초과의 오버 사이즈(over size)는 파쇄기(25)에서 파쇄된 후 언더사이즈사이로(14)로 이송되어 조립기(18)로 재투입되는 단계와; 선별된 1-5㎜의 입자를 냉각기(21)로 이송시켜 50℃ 이하의 온도로 냉각시키는 단계와; 냉각된 토양개량제를 선별기(22)를 통과시켜 구매자가 요구하는 입자 크기로 선별하여 단위포장하는 단계로 이루어진 슬래그와 석고를 이용한 입상 토양개량제 제조방법을 구비하였다. The present invention relates to a method for producing granular soil improving agent using slag and gypsum, comprising: raw material crushing step of crushing slag and gypsum and crushing to an appropriate size; The slag storage passage 11, the gypsum storage passage 12, the auxiliary passage 13, the undersized passage 14, and the storage tank 16, respectively, are crushed slag powder and crushed gypsum powder, raw material additives A raw material preparation step of storing and preparing a phosphorus auxiliary agent and a granulation agent which is a fermentation by-product; Transferring the granulating agent in the storage tank 16 to the adjusting tank 17 and mixing water, sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, nitric acid, phosphoric acid, ammonia, and the like to adjust moisture, viscosity, pH, etc. of the granulating agent; Putting the stored slag powder 5-95% and the gypsum powder 5-95% into the mixer 15, and then mixing them while spraying water and diluted granules; Injecting the raw material mixed in the mixer 15 into the granulator 18, the auxiliary agent such as zeolite, ...

Soil conditioner and its usage using natural minerals

A soil conditioner and a method for using the soil conditioner are provided to remove salt from soil, to neutralize the acidified soil and to improve the quality of soil. A soil conditioner comprises 100 parts by weight of a mixture which comprises 46.0-71.0 wt% of yellow soil, 10-15 wt% of humic acid, 10-15 wt% of defatted rice bran, 3-8 wt% of zeolite, 3-8 wt% of elvan, and 3-8 wt% of vermiculite; and 0.1-0.5 parts by weight of microorganism preparation (Hi-P).

Agricultural blend comprising silicon and process of forming the agricultural blend

本发明涉及一种农业混合物及形成农业混合物的方法。该农业混合物包括除了不锈钢渣的炉渣副产品，或者包括源自可溶性化合物的11原子%硅，总硅少于30原子%，或大于39原子%的硅。该方法包括产生炉渣副产品，将炉渣副产品和液体粘接剂系统混合，形成农业混合物，炉渣不是不锈钢渣。

Method for application of biochar in turf grass and landscaping environments

The present invention relates to a method for applying biochar to turf and landscape to allow the turf and landscape to be effectively maintained under reduced water and/or reduced fertilizer applications.

Biochar suspended solution

A method is provided for producing a biochar solution. The method comprises the steps of collecting biochar particles, dispersing the biochar particles in a liquid solution and adding a stabilizing agent to keep the biochar in flowable suspension. The stabilizing agent may be added to the liquid solution or to the biochar prior to placing the biochar in solution.

Method for enhancing soil growth using bio-char

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.

Biochar as a microbial carrier

The invention relates to a microbial delivery system where biochar acts as a carrier for microbes.

Method for enhancing soil growth using bio-char

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.

Treated biochar for use in water treatment systems

A method and system is provided for treating water to remove contaminants using treated biochar placed in the water flow pathway of a water treatment process. The system further includes the further treatment of the treated biochar after its use in the water treatment process for use in agricultural or animal applications.

Biochar aggregate particles

Biochars and methods for producing biochar aggregate particles where the method for producing the aggregate particles comprise the steps of (i) producing or collecting biochar fines; (ii) adding a binding agent to the biochar fines; and (iii) forming the biochar fines and binding agent into solid aggregate particles.

Additive infused biochar

A method for creating treated biochar is provided that includes infusing a liquid additive into the pores of biochar, such as a fertilizer solution or other additive beneficial to plant growth. The method further includes the removal of materials and/or other additives from the pores of biochar. The present invention further provides biochar having pores filled with a liquid solution containing an additive, where the additive may include, but not be limited to, an additive beneficial to plant growth.

Methods for application of biochar

A method is provided for applying porous carbonaceous particles to soil for purpose of cultivating plants having roots, where at least 95% of the porous carbonaceous particles have a particle size less than or equal to 10 mm. The method incorporates the porous carbonaceous particles into the soil surrounding the plant roots at a depth of between 0-24 inches from the soil surface, where the porous carbonaceous particles are positioned in the area surrounding the roots of the plants at a ratio of between 1:999 to 1:1 porous carbonaceous particles to soil.

Biochar coated seeds

The present invention provides for biochar coated particles and a method for coating the particles with biochar.

Enhanced Biochar

Biochar is provided that is treated to have certain chemical and physical properties found to have the highest impact on plant growth and/or soil health. In particular, the following physical and/or chemical properties, among others, of a biochar have been identified as critical properties to control for in the selection of biomass feedstock, pyrolysis conditions, and/or enhancing treatment to increase biochar performance: (i) bulk density (ii) impregnation capacity; (iii) particle size distribution; (iv) solid particle density; (v) surface area; (vi) porosity; (vii) total porosity; (viii) ratio of macroporosity to total porosity (ix) content of residual organic compounds; (x) content of volatile organic compounds; (xii) ash content; (xiii) water holding capacity; (xiv) water retention capabilities; (xv) levels of dioxins and other potentially hazardous byproducts of pyrolysis; and (xvi) pH. Treatment can modify and preferably increase hydrophilicity/decrease hydrophobicity, remove dioxins from the raw biochar, modify electrical conductivity and/or surface charge, modify cation exchange capacity and modify anion exchange capacity, among other things.

Biochar encased in a biodegradable material

A soil amendment is provided and a method for making the same, where the soil amendment is encasing biochar in a biodegradable material. The biochar encased in the biodegradable material may be either or both treated and untreated (raw) biochar. The biodegradable material encasing the biochar may be sealed to produce a packet or capsule, or deposited on a sheet of biodegradable material. The sheet of biodegradable material may include a biodegradable adhesive, creating a biochar tape on the biodegradable material. In another example the biodegradable material may be immersed in a solution containing biochar to create a soil amendment, for example, to wrap a root ball of a seedling or sapling. The biodegradable material may, for example, be a polymer, wax, oil, or paraffin which is used to create a bead, capsule, or pod of biochar or biochar slurry, or may be a fiber based or polymer based material that can be formed into a shape, such as a liner, container, or a disc.

Biochars and biochar treatment processes

Treated biochar and methods for treating biochar are provided. The method for treating the biochar includes forcing, assisting or accelerating the movement of an infiltrant into the pores of the biochar, whereby the treatment affects properties of the biochar that provide for a more reliable and predictable biochar for use in various applications, including, but not limited to, agricultural applications.

Method for enhancing soil growth using bio-char

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.

Enhanced biochar

Biochar is provided that is treated to have certain chemical and physical properties found to have the highest impact on plant growth and/or soil health. In particular, the following physical and/or chemical properties, among others, of a biochar have been identified as critical properties to control for in the selection of biomass feedstock, pyrolysis conditions, and/or enhancing treatment to increase biochar performance: (i) bulk density (ii) impregnation capacity; (iii) particle size distribution; (iv) solid particle density; (v) surface area; (vi) porosity; (vii) total porosity; (viii) ratio of macroporosity to total porosity (ix) content of residual organic compounds; (x) content of volatile organic compounds; (xii) ash content; (xiii) water holding capacity; (xiv) water retention capabilities; (xv) levels of dioxins and other potentially hazardous byproducts of pyrolysis; and (xvi) pH. Treatment can modify and preferably increase hydrophilicity/decrease hydrophobicity, remove dioxins from the raw biochar, modify electrical conductivity and/or surface charge, modify cation exchange capacity and modify anion exchange capacity, among other things.

Biochars, biochar extracts and biochar extracts having soluble signaling compounds and method for capturing material extracted from biochar

A method for capturing material extracted from biochar is provided comprising the steps of: (i) providing a biochar; (ii) contacting the biochar with an extraction media, where the extraction media causes the removal of residual compounds from the pores and surface of the biochar, creating a resulting extract comprised of the extraction media and removed compounds; and (iii) collecting the resulting extract. The method also can include other steps of extraction and purification. The method further comprises the step of applying the resulting extract to seeds, plants, soil, other agricultural products, or for use in other applications. A biochar having high levels of soluble signaling compounds is also provided, where the biochar is derived from a biomass source that together with predefined pyrolysis parameters produces resulting biochar having increased levels of soluble signaling compounds that are known to increase seed germination rates and early plant growth. Such soluble signaling compounds can then be collected in a biochar extract by contacting the biochar with an extraction media.

Method for application of biochar in turf grass and landscaping environments

The present invention relates to a method for applying biochar to turf and landscape to allow the turf and landscape to be effectively maintained under reduced water and/or reduced fertilizer applications.

Methods for application of biochar

A method is provided for applying porous carbonaceous particles to soil for purpose of cultivating plants having roots, where at least 95% of the porous carbonaceous particles have a particle size less than or equal to 10 mm. The method incorporates the porous carbonaceous particles into the soil surrounding the plant roots at a depth of between 0-24 inches from the soil surface, where the porous carbonaceous particles are positioned in the area surrounding the roots of the plants at a ratio of between 1:999 to 1:1 porous carbonaceous particles to soil.

Reducing the environmental impact of farming using biochar

A method for using treated biochar to reduce the overall environmental impact of farming and minimize the carbon footprint of farms is provided. The method comprising engaging in one or more of the following practices: (1) combining treated biochar with feed or using biochar as feed for animals to reduce methane from enteric fermentation and increase animal health and nutrition; (2) combining treated biochar with compost, animal bedding or manure piles to reduce odor and increase nutrient retention; (3) applying treated biochar to lagoons to reduce odor and treat water; (4) applying treated biochar to pastures to increase pasture health; (5) applying treated biochar to crops to increase crop productivity, healthier roots and prevent fertilizer leaching; and (6) using the carbon negativity of a produced biochar to reduce the overall farm or ranch carbon footprint.

Biochar suspended solution

A method is provided for producing a biochar solution. The method comprises the steps of collecting biochar particles, dispersing the biochar particles in a liquid solution and adding a stabilizing agent to keep the biochar in flowable suspension. The stabilizing agent may be added to the liquid solution or to the biochar prior to placing the biochar in solution.

Method for enhancing soil growth using bio-char

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.

Biochar coated seeds

The present invention provides for biochar coated particles and a method for coating the particles with biochar.

Biochar as a microbial carrier

The invention relates to a microbial delivery where biochar acts as a carrier for microbes.

Biochars and biochar treatment processes

Treated biochar and methods for treating biochar are provided. The method for treating the biochar includes forcing, assisting or accelerating the movement of an infiltrant into the pores of the biochar, whereby the treatment affects properties of the biochar that provide for a more reliable and predictable biochar for use in various applications, including, but not limited to, agricultural applications.

Biochars and biochar treatment processes

Treated biochar and methods for treating biochar are provided. The method for treating the biochar includes forcing, assisting or accelerating the movement of an infiltrant into the pores of the biochar, whereby the treatment affects properties of the biochar that provide for a more reliable and predictable biochar for use in various applications, including, but not limited to, agricultural applications.

Method for enhancing soil growth using bio-char

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.

Biochar suspended solution

A method is provided for producing a biochar solution. The method comprises the steps of collecting biochar particles, dispersing the biochar particles in a liquid solution and adding a stabilizing agent to keep the biochar in flowable suspension. The stabilizing agent may be added to the liquid solution or to the biochar prior to placing the biochar in solution.

Biochars and biochar treatment processes

Treated biochar and methods for treating biochar are provided. The method for treating the biochar includes forcing, assisting or accelerating the movement of an infiltrant into the pores of the biochar, whereby the treatment affects properties of the biochar that provide for a more reliable and predictable biochar for use in various applications, including, but not limited to, agricultural applications.

Biochars and biochar treatment processes

Treated biochar and methods for treating biochar are provided. The method for treating the biochar includes forcing, assisting or accelerating the movement of an infiltrant into the pores of the biochar, whereby the treatment affects properties of the biochar that provide for a more reliable and predictable biochar for use in various applications, including, but not limited to, agricultural applications.

Method for the bioactivation of biochar for use as a soil amendment

A method for the production of an agent for enhancing soil growth is described, comprising: grinding a biomass feedstock to produce ground biomass particles; subjecting the ground biomass particles to a biofractioning process including an auger reactor; selectively collecting at least one volatile component as it is released from the ground biomass particles; collecting a last remaining nonvolatile component comprising BMF char; rendering a surface of the BMF char hydrophilic; exposing the BMF char to microorganisms; and adding the BMF char to soil.

Enhanced biochar

Biochar is provided that is treated to have certain chemical and physical properties found to have the highest impact on plant growth and/or soil health. In particular, the following physical and/or chemical properties, among others, of a biochar have been identified as critical properties to control for in the selection of biomass feedstock, pyrolysis conditions, and/or enhancing treatment to increase biochar performance: (i) bulk density (ii) impregnation capacity; (iii) particle size distribution; (iv) solid particle density; (v) surface area; (vi) porosity; (vii) total porosity; (viii) ratio of macroporosity to total porosity (ix) content of residual organic compounds; (x) content of volatile organic compounds; (xii) ash content; (xiii) water holding capacity; (xiv) water retention capabilities; (xv) levels of dioxins and other potentially hazardous byproducts of pyrolysis; and (xvi) pH. Treatment can modify and preferably increase hydrophilicity/decrease hydrophobicity, remove dioxins from the raw biochar, modify electrical conductivity and/or surface charge, modify cation exchange capacity and modify anion exchange capacity, among other things.