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Physical, Chemical and Biological Characterization of Six Biochars Produced for the Remediation of Contaminated Sites

Physical, Chemical and Biological Characterization of Six Biochars Produced for the Remediation of Contaminated Sites

DOI:
10.3791/52183-v

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09:39 min

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November 28, 2014

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1Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering,Royal Military College of Canada, 2Analytical Services Unit, School of Environmental Studies,Queen’s University

Chapters

  • 00:05Title
  • 02:18Test Category A: Basic Biochar Utility Properties
  • 03:31Test Category B: Toxicant Reporting
  • 06:40Results: Characterization of Biochar for Remediation of Contaminated Sites
  • 08:12Conclusion

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Biochar is a carbon-rich material used as a soil amendment with the ability to sustainably sequester carbon, improve substrate quality and sorb contaminants. This protocol describes the 17 analytical methods used for the characterization of biochar, which is required prior to large scale implementation of these amendments in the environment.

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BiocharFeedstockPhysical And Chemical CharacterizationCation Exchange CapacitySurface AreaOrganic CarbonPHParticle SizeProximate And Ultimate AnalysisContaminantsPAHsPCBsMetalsMercuryNutrientsBiological TestingEarthworm AvoidanceGermination AssaysQuality AssuranceInternational Biochar InitiativeSoil AmendmentCarbon SequestrationRemediation

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