[Terrapreta] Clay as binder in Biomass pellets

[Sean K. Barry]

Hi Nikolaus,

Dr. Reddy in India suggested this a few months back also.  I think it is a novel idea and well worth testing.

By the way,  when Dr. May Waddington came to this list last evening, I suggested that she contact YOU about doing biochar trials in the Amazon.  I hope this is not a problem for you.  She is there now, with land, with charcoal, and I thought you might be able to give her some insights on how to go about doing some trials.  Please see her E-MAIL posting from last evening.

Regards,

SKB
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Nikolaus Foidl<mailto:nfoidl at desa.com.bo> 
  To: terrapreta at bioenergylists.org<mailto:terrapreta at bioenergylists.org> 
  Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 11:03 AM
  Subject: [Terrapreta] Clay as binder in Biomass pellets




  Dear All!

  Paul.S. Anders PhD, wrote in the stove list about adding clay dust as a
  binder in biomass pellets. This would be a great idea to form artificial
  terra preta. 

  Adding some mentionable quantity to the sawdust or milled biomass and then
  heat it in a carbonizer together with wood to guarantee the needed heat and
  after getting the clay- carbon mix, introduce it in a banded way below the
  seeds in the normal mechanical seeding operation.

  To know more how to add and which quantities read the stove list article
  from Paul.

  Best regards Nikolaus




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