Method for the bioactivation of biochar for use as a soil amendment
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1. A method for the production of an agent for enhancing soil growth, comprising:
- rendering a surface of BMF char hydrophilic; and
exposing the hydrophilic BMF char to microorganisms to produce an agent for enhancing soil growth.
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Abstract
A method for the production of an agent for enhancing soil growth is described, comprising: grinding a biomass feedstock to produce ground biomass particles; subjecting the ground biomass particles to a biofractioning process including an auger reactor; selectively collecting at least one volatile component as it is released from the ground biomass particles; collecting a last remaining nonvolatile component comprising BMF char; rendering a surface of the BMF char hydrophilic; exposing the BMF char to microorganisms; and adding the BMF char to soil.
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1. A method for the production of an agent for enhancing soil growth, comprising:
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rendering a surface of BMF char hydrophilic; and exposing the hydrophilic BMF char to microorganisms to produce an agent for enhancing soil growth. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method for the production of an agent for enhancing soil growth, comprising:
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subjecting biomass to a biofractioning process, wherein an auger reactor is employed to carry out the biofractioning process; selectively collecting at least one volatile component as it is released from the biomass; collecting a last remaining nonvolatile component comprising BMF char; rendering a surface of the BMF char hydrophilic; and exposing the BMF char to microorganisms to produce an agent for enhancing soil growth. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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