Title:
METHOD FOR ENHANCING SOIL GROWTH USING BIO-CHAR
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2012/170231
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
A method is described for rendering char from a biomass fractionator apparatus (BMF char) suitable for addition to soil in high concentrations, the method relying on multiple processes comprising removing detrimental hydrocarbons from BMF char, removing adsorbed gases from BMF char, introducing microorganisms to the BMF char, and adjusting. soil pH.
Inventors:
CHEIKY MICHAEL (US)
JARAND MARK L (US)
SILLS RONALD A (US)
JARAND MARK L (US)
SILLS RONALD A (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2012/039862
Publication Date:
February 27, 2014
Filing Date:
May 29, 2012
Export Citation:
Assignee:
COOL PLANET BIOFUELS INC (US)
CHEIKY MICHAEL (US)
JARAND MARK L (US)
SILLS RONALD A (US)
CHEIKY MICHAEL (US)
JARAND MARK L (US)
SILLS RONALD A (US)
International Classes:
C05F11/08; C05G3/80
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Other References:
See also references of EP 2718246A4
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
HEISEY, David, E. (Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP,12275 El Camino Real, Suite 20, San Diego CA, US)
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