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Algae bloom remediation

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Algae removal program with Biochar

One of the benefits of Biochar is its ability to remove pollutants from water bodies, such as algae blooms, heavy metals, and other toxic chemicals. Biochar can act as a filter, adsorbent, or catalyst to capture and degrade these contaminants. For example, Biochar can reduce the excess nutrients that cause algae blooms by binding them to its surface or enhancing microbial activity. Biochar can also immobilize heavy metals and other toxic chemicals by forming complexes or altering their speciation and thus encapsulating them indefinitely. By applying Biochar to ponds, lakes, reservoirs, and rivers it is possible to substantially improve water quality and restore aquatic ecosystems.

Independent lab reports of results:

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    Lake algae bloom remediation: independent results (Croke final presentation)
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The following illustrations represent our step-by-step process for remediation of algae, heavy metals, and other toxic chemicals from ponds, lakes, rivers, and reservoirs.

James Gaspard's presentation on the Biochar Now algae removal programWatch on YouTube

James Gaspard's presentation on the Biochar Now algae removal program

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    Patented algae bloom remediation program
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  • Presentation
    Removal of mercury from contaminated water and soil: a project of the DuPont company
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    Silver Lake 2023: aquatic vegetation, water quality and management recommendations, with biochar efficacy results
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Peer review journal articles on the remediation of water from toxic substances

  • Application of Biochar as Functional Material for Remediation of Organic Pollutants in Water: An Overview
    Mohamed Faisal Gasim et al. · Catalysts · 2022
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  • Assessment of addition of biochar to filtering mixtures for potential water pollutant removal
    Lea Piscitelli et al. · Environmental Science and Pollution Research · 2017
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  • Biochar as adsorbent in purification of clear-cut forest runoff water: adsorption rate and adsorption capacity
    Taija Saarela et al. · Biochar · 2020
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  • Biochar as Sustainable Alternative and Green Adsorbent for the Remediation of Noxious Pollutants: A Comprehensive Review
    Stuti Jha et al. · Toxics · 2023
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  • Biochar for removal of dyes in contaminated water: an overview
    Saravanan Praveen et al. · Biochar · 2022
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  • Biochar for Wastewater Treatment—Conversion Technologies and Applications
    Ghizlane Enaime et al. · Applied Sciences · 2020
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  • Biochar from A Freshwater Macroalga as A Potential Biosorbent for Wastewater Treatment
    Izabela Michalak et al. · Water · 2019
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  • Biochar in Nutrient Recycling—The Effect and Its Use in Wastewater Treatment
    Bente Foereid · Open Journal of Soil Science · 2015
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  • Biochar in water and wastewater treatment - a sustainability assessment
    Mohammadreza Kamali et al. · Chemical Engineering Journal · 2021
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  • Porous Biochar Materials for Sustainable Water Treatment: Synthesis, Modification, and Application
    Ruichenzhi Li et al. · Water · 2023
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  • The Mechanistic Route for the Removal of Heavy Metals with Biochar
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