Author: Nichollas Rabit-Rals
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ChatGPT4.5A Deep Research -Historical Overview of Biochar Use Throughout Human History
Introduction Biochar is a form of charcoal produced by pyrolyzing biomass under limited oxygen, and it has been used by humans for millennia in various ways. Unlike ordinary ash from open fires, biochar is a carbon-rich, stable substance that can persist in soils for centuries. Many indigenous cultures discovered that incorporating charcoal into soil could…
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Gemeni Deep-Research: The Enduring History of Biochar: A Global Perspective on Ancient Practices and Modern Rediscovery
1. Introduction: Defining Biochar and Its Enduring Legacy Biochar, at its core, is a carbon-rich solid material produced through the thermochemical conversion of biomass, such as wood, agricultural residues, or manure, in an environment with limited or no oxygen.1 This process, known as pyrolysis, results in a substance that is distinct from simple charcoal, primarily…
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