The webinar gave general introduction to biochar systems, focusing on processes and reactor
technologies, and their flexibility, scalability and efficiency. It will highlight the many benefits of
biochar as a soil amendment, in terms of improved soil quality, crop yield and forest growth, increased
biodiversity, and carbon sequestration. The webinar will explore the potential synergies between
biochar and biogas systems, as well as looking at the potential to contribute to landscape restoration,
thus addressing biochar as material for co-composting with organic matter.
The webinar was presented by Professor David Chiaramonti. Prof. Chiaramonti is a full professor of
Systems for Energy and Environment at the Polytechnic of Turin, specialised in Bioenergy and
Bioeconomy. His research works cover thermochemical biomass conversion processes (with special
focus on hydrothermal liquefaction and pyrolysis), as well as liquid/gaseous biofuel upgrading and
use. Recently, he turned his attention to biochar and compost production to improve the resilience of
marginal agricultural lands to climate change, store carbon, and at the same time develop less fossildependent agriculture. He has published more than 120 scientific papers in these areas, chapters in
books and studies, as well as articles in specialised magazines.
No comments:
Post a Comment