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Ongoing

Investigation of biochar production on soil health

Project Insights

  • €1,084,464

    Total Project Costs
  • 4 yr

    Project Duration
  • 2023

    Year Funded

Project Description

The BioPyroC project aims to evaluate the effects of pyrolysis-based biochar production on soil health, using a diverse range of residual biomass feedstocks, all while ensuring the establishment of verifiable carbon sinks. To achieve this objective, the project will undertake six tasks: (1) selection, characterisation, and pre-treatment of feedstocks; (2) pyrolysis and scaling-up; (3) characterisation of bio-products; (4) application of biochar to soil; (5) risk assessment; and (6) life cycle assessment. 

Project Details

Total Project Cost: €1,084,464

Funding Agency: Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI)

Year Funded: 2023

Lead Organisation: University College Dublin

Partner Organisation(s): University College Dublin

Collaborators: Irish Bioenergy Association, Celginis Biomass Analysis Laboratory

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Fionnuala Murphy

Lead Researcher