Biochar has large microscopic surface area due to the micro pores developed during pyrolysis and hence used as water purifier, gas cleaner, for removal of bad odor and as soil amendment to improve the soil and to sequester carbon.
Biochar when it is applied to the soil, it improves water infiltration, water holding capacity, C:N ratio, Ion exchange capacity, Nutrient’s retention and adsorption of pollutant. It is used in cosmetics to clean the pores in the face, and it is also used in toothpastes to whiten teeth.
