As an emerging green material, biochar continues to attract people’s attention. Biochar is widely used in various fields, at the same time, related industries have been exploring its new uses. In recent years, biochar has also been widely used in animal husbandry: it can be added to feed for many benefits.
Biochar can be used as a feed additive in animal husbandry mainly because its structural properties play a major role. Biochar is a product made through a pyrolysis process. This process is usually carried out in biochar production equipment. Some of the structural properties of biochar are described below.
Biochar has a highly porous structure, which is caused by the volatilization of substances during pyrolysis. The porous structure endows biochar with good adsorption properties, which enables it to adsorb gases, liquids, and solutes.
The larger specific surface area helps to increase the contact area between biochar and other substances. Consequently, this also increases the efficiency of processes such as adsorption, catalysis, and ion exchange.
Biochar usually has high chemical stability, acid and alkali resistance, and thermal stability. This enables biochar to maintain its structural and performance stability under various environmental and application conditions.
Biochar has the ability to adsorb harmful substances. Biochar feed can eliminate the negative effects of bacteria, toxins, and heavy metals on the digestive system of animals. In this way, the digestive capacity of animals is improved.
Biochar has the ability to adsorb and fix nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, and enzymes. Biochar animal feed helps animals absorb nutrients in the feed. This maximizes the availability of these nutrients to the animal.
Methane produced in the rumens of ruminants is considered a major source of greenhouse gases. By feeding biochar to cattle, part of the methane can be adsorbed in the biochar, reducing its amount entering the atmosphere.
The good adsorption performance of biochar can absorb the harmful gas in the feces. In this way, feces odor and air pollution are reduced. At the same time, the addition of biochar can improve the quality of feces, which reduces the content of potential pollutants in feces.
Biochar has a certain antibacterial ability, which can inhibit the growth and reproduction of some pathogenic microorganisms. Adding biochar can reduce the risk of disease in animals, optimize immune function, and improve the overall health of animals.
Biochar is an eco-friendly material. Compared with traditional feed additives, the environmental impact of biochar animal feed supplements in the process of manufacture and use is relatively small, which is in line with the concept of sustainable development.
Wood and sawdust are common sources of biomass, and biochar can be produced by wood charcoal making machine. Different wood species in various regions can be used to get biochar.
The residues of agricultural crops, such as straw, rice husk, and wheat straw, can be used as biomass sources. These crop residues are usually by-products of agricultural fields and crop processing.
Fruit shells and plant skins, such as peanut shells, coconut shells, and nut shells, can be used as biomass sources. Most of them are abandoned and resources are relatively abundant.
Waste from food processing, such as grape pomace, grape vines, and distillers grains, can be used as a source of biomass. These wastes are often rich in organic matter and can be converted into biochar.
Sewage sludge includes municipal sludge, river sludge and industrial sludge. Sewage sludge is rich in organic matter. These organic substances are key ingredients in the production of biochar.
Municipal solid waste contains a large amount of organic matter, such as food scraps, plant waste, and paper. These organic substances are the main raw materials for producing biochar.
Today, biomass pyrolysis has become the mainstream technology for producing biochar. This technology provides a sustainable solution for the management of waste biomass. Not only that, it produces high-quality biochar in an eco-friendly way. The following is the production process of biochar.
If you want the livestock to grow better, the biochar added to the feed must be of high quality. Therefore, a biochar production equipment that can produce high quality biochar is essential.
Beston Group, as an experienced supplier, has been committed to providing customers with high-quality biochar pyrolysis machines. The equipment model is comprehensive, which can provide you with solutions for processing various biomass raw materials. Not only that, Beston’s machines have different capacities. Therefore, there are suitable models for both large-scale and small-scale processing volumes. The following provides you with the model parameters of Beston’s equipment, welcome to consult for more details.
| Model | BST-50 Standard | BST-50S LM | BST-50S HM | BST-50S MAX | BST-06 Standard | BST-06MAX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time to Market | 2015 | 2022 | 2022 | 2022 | 2025 | 2025 |
| Operating Mode | Continuous | Continuous | Continuous | Continuous | Continuous | Continuous |
| Application | Commercial Scale | Commercial Scale | Commercial Scale | Commercial Scale | Testing | Testing |
| Dust Removal System | Standard | Advanced | Advanced | Advanced | Standard | Advanced |
| Feeding Capacity | 10-15m³/h | 10-15m³/h | 10-15m³/h | 10-15m³/h | 100-300KG/H | 100-300KG/H |
| Biochar Discharge Temperature | 45℃ | 45℃ | 45℃ | 45℃ | 45℃ | 45℃ |
| Puro.earth Authentication Model | × | √ | √ | √ | × | |
| Maximum Pyrolysis temperature | 650℃ | 650℃ | 650℃ | 850℃ | 650℃ | |
| Service Life | 5-8 years | 5-8 years | 5-8 years | 8-10 years | 5-8 years | |
| Annual Operating Time | 7200 hours | 7200 hours | 7200 hours | 7200 hours | 8000 hours | |
| Land Space Required (L*W*H*m) | 35m×15m×8m | 65m×15m×8m | 65m×15m×8m | 65m×15m×8m | 25m*18m*6m | |
| Total Power (KW) | 201.25kW | 453.35kW | 505.35kW | 505.35kW | 129.79 | 162.79 |
| Cooling Method | Recycling cooling Water | Industrial chiller | Industrial chiller | Industrial chiller | Recycling cooling Water | Industrial chiller |
| Installation Period (Calendar Days) | 50 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 45 | 50 |
The application of biochar as a feed additive in animal husbandry has great potential. This can not only meet the nutritional needs of animals, but also promote the development of animal husbandry in a healthier, environmentally friendly, and sustainable direction. We have reasons to believe that the application of biochar will bring greater changes and development opportunities to the animal husbandry industry. If you want to know more about biochar manufacturing equipment, you can also follow us on LinkedIn.