Development of Slow Release Carbon Control Technology (CCT) Fertilizer Using Waste Biomass

The goal of the project is to develop a slow-release fertilizer in a chemical reaction wherein salts are impregnated into the pores of a feedstock material; either biomass or biochar. This will not only allow for prolonged nutrient retention and absorption by plants in the soil, but it will also act to sequester carbon in the soil, thus reducing global greenhouse gases. Additionally, the stability and porosity of the material will help to retain water in the soil helping to mitigate water depletion and desertification. The benefits to the partner company include proving the technique by which the feedstock is impregnated works chemically, and can be scaled to a commercial level at which point, the technology will be distributed worldwide.

Faculty Supervisor:

Franco Berruti

Student:

Partner:

Sulvaris Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Agriculture; Manufacturing

University:

The University of Western Ontario

Program: