Conference  /  October 08, 2024  -  October 10, 2024

Sophie Schönfeld with a presentation on biochar as a bio-based, sustainable fertilizer made from cattle manure

Fraunhofer UMSICHT participates in Beta's European Sustainable Phosphorus Conference with a presentation. Dr. rer. nat. Sophie Schönfeld will present the production of bio-based, sustainable fertilizers. This biochar is not only used for soil improvement and carbon sequestration, but also has fertilizing properties as it contains plant-available phosphorus.

The presentation is about an innovative biochar that is obtained from cattle manure and is produced by thermocatalytic reforming. This biochar can be used to improve phosphorus uptake and soil improvement.

At the Sulzbach-Rosenberg site, Fraunhofer UMSICHT develops plants and processes or production methods (especially pyrolysis) for the carbonization of biomass and biogenic waste and residues. We offer development services and scientific project support along the entire value chain from the feedstock to the production and application of biochar and carbonisates.

Lecture location: Lleida (ES)

Presentation session: Phosphorus Fertilisation, Raum 2

Date: October 8, 2024 Time: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Title: »Enhancing Phosphorus Uptake and Soil Health: Innovative Biochar from Cattle Manure as a Sustainable Fertilizer Solution.«