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Thermochemical process converts poultry litter into bio-oil

Researchers at Virginia Tech have developed a transportable pyrolysis unit to convert poultry litter into three value-added byproducts: bio-oil, producer gas, and fertilizer. The process reduces waste disposal concerns and biosecurity risks, while producing high-quality bio-oils with potential economic benefits.

SourceVirginia Tech·DateAug 19, 2007

Soils offer new hope as carbon sink

Trials at NSW DPI's Wollongbar Agricultural Institute found agrichar, a black carbon byproduct of pyrolysis, triples wheat yields and doubles soybean production when applied at 10 tonnes per hectare. The technology also reduces greenhouse gas emissions by up to 99% compared to traditional farming methods.

SourceNew South Wales Department of Primary Industries·DateMay 31, 2007