Pyrolysis, carbonization
Problem statement
High production of agriwastes that can become an environmental problem.
Executive summary
Biochar production and waste recycling.
Technology description
The feedstock is subjected to low-temperature pyrolysis (combustion without oxygen, 450-600 degrees C), as a result of which charcoal/biocharis formed
Market deployment considerations
Fully automatisation of the process
Environmental considerations
The technology is eco-friendly, so it will help to save African environment
Technology feedstock
agri-residues
Type of process
thermal process pyrolysis
Technology output
biochar
Scale
Farm, Village, Community
Technology Readiness Level
9
Countries
South Africa
Year
2017
Stakeholder
Private sector
Technology owner/developer
GreenPower Ltd
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