摘要 |
A carbonaceous compact is provided by the present disclosure that includes a body having a partially or fully carbonaceous biomass composition and an adhesive additive. The adhesive additive includes a starch and a hydroxide. The porous nature of the carbonaceous material provides means for nutrient retention or filtering means. Carbon is activated through chemical or thermal reaction from pyrolyzed wood/nut. A method of processing the carbonaceous compact is also provided that comprises combining a composition of combustible biomass materials, drying the composition, adding the adhesive additive, adding any further additivies, such as silica and beneficial bacteria. The composite biomass is processed into a shapeform, and then the shapeform is partitioned into individual pieces that are compatible with existing handling methods. In one form the processing is formed at about 500°C so that biochar is formed, while processing above 518°C - 572°C carbon is formed with subsequent activation. |