by Chris Olson | Feb 14, 2020 | Website
Graphene is a material with a multitude of industrial applications. It consists of a single layer of carbon atoms in a hexagonal lattice that can be used in concrete or asphalt, solar cells, LEDs, touch screens, sporting equipment, and energy storage. Currently one of...
by Chris Olson | Jan 22, 2020 | Website
Biochar has shown strong potential as an organic growth medium for the growing cannabis sector. The porous structure of biochar allows for the cultivation of beneficial bacteria, fungi, and various microorganisms that help support plant growth. Unlike some other...
by Chris Olson | Jan 7, 2020 | Website
In a recent article published in the Edmonton Journal (https://edmontonjournal.com/life/homes/gardening/garden-hits-myths-gardeners-embracing-biochar-trend-in-2020), horticulturist Jim Hole talks about the various benefits of biochar as an additive to potting soils....
by Chris Olson | Oct 9, 2019 | Website
In a recent article (https://ariescleanenergy.com/article-biochar-if-you-make-it-will-they-come/) the U.S Director of the Ithaka Institute for Carbon Intelligence outlined various growing biochar markets. Among the more common markets like soil amendment and livestock...
by Chris Olson | Aug 27, 2019 | Website
We have just received our 61S system from BET! We will be taking possession of the rest of our supporting equipment in the next couple weeks. Once we have all of our equipment in place we will begin the process of commissioning and testing our system. After our...
by Chris Olson | Aug 23, 2019 | Website
Two recent studies at the University of Western Australia and the University of Lethbridge are evaluating biochar as cattle feed additive. Over the course of their lives, cattle emit large amounts of methane, both through their manure and through minute-by-minute...
by Chris Olson | Aug 19, 2019 | Website
In a recent interview, Edmonton mayor Don Iverson stated that drastic measures would need to be taken in order to meet the city’s emissions reduction goals. Mayor Iverson also pointed out that this is an economic opportunity for companies looking to innovate...
by Chris Olson | Aug 2, 2019 | Website
IRSI has partnered with Biomass Energy Techniques (http://biomassenergytechniques.com) to produce thermal energy and biochar in Edmonton. BET’s 61S will be able to handle up to a ton of feedstock every hour, allowing us to process over 100 tons of waste material...
by Chris Olson | Sep 14, 2017 | Website
The close out of the growing season has had some fruitful results for the IRSI biochar blends in Drayton Valley, Alberta. Michelle Bossert had positive results with the biochar blends that were produced, in part, from the Ulysses Slow Pyrolysis System working...
by Chris Olson | Jul 19, 2017 | Website
IRSI is excited to showcase the great work from Michelle’s greenhouse just outside Drayton Valley. So far the most promising blend is a biochar/humalite/soil mix. The humic acid was sourced from Canadian Humalite International Inc and seems to be a fantastic...
