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Biochar basics

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01 / What

What is biochar?

The material, how it differs from charcoal, and why it matters for soil and climate.

02 / How

How biochar is made

Pyrolysis, feedstocks, temperature and residence time.

03 / Where

Where biochar is used

Soils, compost, livestock, concrete, water treatment.

04 / Value

Biochar carbon credits

How removal is measured, certified and sold.

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Selmene Ouertani, Ph.D.

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Selmene Ouertani, Ph.D.

Biomass valorization and biochar specialist based in Quebec. Researcher and project manager at Biopterre (2020–2025) on biomass, biochar and wood vinegar projects. Ph.D. from Université Laval on biochar in constructed wetlands.

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