Show overview
This Week in Biochar has published 10 episodes during 2025. That works out to roughly 3 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run ten to twenty minutes — most land between 13 min and 17 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language News show.
The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 1.1 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. Published by Biochar Today.
From the publisher
This Week in Biochar is the flagship podcast of Biochar Today. Every Sunday, we run through the top biochar stories of the week from across science, technology, industry, and more.
Latest Episodes
Best Practices for Contaminant Removal Research with Biochar
In this episode of This Week in Biochar, we break down the most popular stories published on Biochar Today from the week that was. This episode get’s pretty technical, but we’ve done our best to break it down. We dive into a crucial discussion on best practices for lab work, emphasizing the importance of reliable […]
Biochar Breakthrough for Salmon-Killing Tire Chemical
This episode of This Week in Biochar discusses advancements in the biochar sector, featuring research on syngas-activated biochar from Nantes Université, conservation efforts in Washington to save salmon, and Argentina's use of biochar in sustainable electronics, highlighting its versatile applications and growing importance.
Fertilizers, Coffee, and Microbes
In this episode of This Week in Biochar, we focus on biochar's versatility. Highlights include CarbonScape's U.S. patent for biochar-to-graphite conversion, advancements in biocomposites using biochar to enhance polyamide 1010, and its impact on agriculture, improving soil carbon and microbial dynamics while managing CO2 emissions.
Graphite and Plastics: Biochar Beyond the Soil
In this episode of This Week in Biochar, we focus on biochar's versatility. Highlights include CarbonScape's U.S. patent for biochar-to-graphite conversion, advancements in biocomposites using biochar to enhance polyamide 1010, and its impact on agriculture, improving soil carbon and microbial dynamics while managing CO2 emissions.
Choosing Your Char: Biochar and Hydrochar Properties and Uses
This episode of "This Week in Biochar" explores biochar and hydrochar, comparing their properties and applications. Discover their potential in agriculture, environmental remediation, and energy.
Innovation for soil, for cities, and for industry
This episode of This Week in Biochar discusses the diverse applications and advantages of biochar, emphasizing its significance in sustainable agriculture. It features partnerships aimed at increasing production, innovations in wastewater treatment, and Minneapolis' new biochar facility, alongside practical advice for home gardening.
A Blueprint for Biochar Project Success
This episode of This Week in Biochar discusses recent biochar research and applications, covering project success factors, PFAS removal methods, and biochar-hydrogel composites for water treatment. It also highlights biochar's potential in construction, energy storage, and carbon capture, alongside important related links.
Biochar in Concrete for Sustainable Construction
Biochar is revolutionizing construction and agriculture. Research shows its potential to enhance building materials and soil health. While challenges remain, biochar offers a promising path towards a more sustainable future.
Challenges to Biochar’s Stability and In Community
This week's discussions on biochar emphasize its benefits in poultry farming, including improved air quality and waste management in Denmark. Current research challenges biochar's long-term stability under certain condition. Community-level considerations highlight regulatory challenges and the importance of active community involvement before embarking on biochar projects.
Teen CEO Seeks to Transform Farming with Biochar
This week's biochar discussion reveals significant advancements, featuring a teenage CEO transforming farming practices with biochar. The episode addresses biochar's role in soil remediation, highlights recent research, and explores diverse applications in agriculture and beyond.