Biochar: A Production of an Eco-Friendly Charcoals

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

People around the world use wood and biomass as their primary fuel source. There has been much effort in the past in improving stoves that burn wood or charcoal, but a greater number of people do not use or have access to wood fuel. The researcher comes up with a study on producing charcoal out of organic material. Too much acquirement of clay can destroy the local environment caused by quarries.

METHODS

The researcher used an experimental design that describes the output when certain variables were carefully controlled or manipulated. It is the most appropriate research method for an identifying causal relationship to randomized key features, manipulation of treatment variable, use of the experimental group, an equivalent control group. Set-ups were made that allows observation for the cow dung, wood vinegar, and denatured alcohol for the production of an alternative bio-charcoal.

RESULTS

The biochar was made out of cow dung that involves mashing, mixing, molding, and drying. The effect of the other agents controlled the odor of the produced product. The study shows that the materials used can produce alternative charcoal that serves as a source of energy but would also mean of waste disposal especially in the Philippines

.DISCUSSIONS

The results made the researcher conclude that the higher the amount of bamboo vinegar and the lower the amount of cow dung and with the alcohol, the output can be more efficient in the production of the bio-charcoal. The product serves as an alternative material in cooking for daily usage. It is recommended that the material to be tested for further innovation.