Is it possible to make bio-char from paddy straw?

01 January 2017 1 7K Report

Microbiologist, soil scientists, industry people

Apparently, there are studies on Biochar derived from Paddy byproducts like husk and straw. Hope the following articles will be helpful with your question.

http://www.nature.com/articles/srep24731

http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0016706116302038

http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0961953412003741

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