Hydrochar-Enriched Soil Derived From Pomelo (Citrus grandis L. Osbeck) Peels and Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Husks For Soil Carbon SequestrationStephanie Nicole P. Gamata
Document Type
Paper presentation
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Saint Louis College
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Abstract / Executive Summary
The main objective of this study is to produce hydrochar-enriched soil from pomelo (Citrus grandis L. Osbeck) peels and rice (Oryza sativa L.) husks as an environmentally viable tool in sequestering carbon dioxide to aid in climate change mitigation. Pomelo peels and rice husks are carbon-rich and lignocellulosic biomasses, with intrinsic porous structures, making them suitable for hydrochar production and carbon dioxide adsorption. Furthermore, the study aligns with the United Nations’ 13th Sustainable Development Goal, “Climate Action,” which encourages the fight for environmental wellness through practical and lasting solutions. To attain the study’s aim, analyses of the best formulation and effectiveness of the product were conducted through several tests, including carbon dioxide (CO2) adsorption capacity and carbon content assessments. An experimental research design with a descriptive quantitative approach was used, and the study was conducted at Saint Louis College, City of San Fernando, La Union.
The statistical tools used for data analyses were mean and t-test. Different hydrochar- enriched soil samples were tested, and the best-performing one was compared to a
controlled soil sample. Results showed that a balanced formulation of hydrochar in soils resulted in a high carbon dioxide adsorption capacity and carbon content. There was a significant difference between the best formulation and the controlled sample in terms of carbon dioxide adsorption capacity and no significant difference in carbon content. These findings suggest that hydrochar-enriched soil from pomelo peels and rice husks is effective in carbon sequestration and holds potential as an improved alternative to commercialized agricultural soils.
Keywords:
hydrochar; Pomelo peels; rice husks; soil carbon sequestration; hydrothermal carbonization
Hydrochar-Enriched Soil Derived From Pomelo (Citrus grandis L. Osbeck) Peels and Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Husks For Soil Carbon SequestrationStephanie Nicole P. Gamata
The main objective of this study is to produce hydrochar-enriched soil from pomelo (Citrus grandis L. Osbeck) peels and rice (Oryza sativa L.) husks as an environmentally viable tool in sequestering carbon dioxide to aid in climate change mitigation. Pomelo peels and rice husks are carbon-rich and lignocellulosic biomasses, with intrinsic porous structures, making them suitable for hydrochar production and carbon dioxide adsorption. Furthermore, the study aligns with the United Nations’ 13th Sustainable Development Goal, “Climate Action,” which encourages the fight for environmental wellness through practical and lasting solutions. To attain the study’s aim, analyses of the best formulation and effectiveness of the product were conducted through several tests, including carbon dioxide (CO2) adsorption capacity and carbon content assessments. An experimental research design with a descriptive quantitative approach was used, and the study was conducted at Saint Louis College, City of San Fernando, La Union.
The statistical tools used for data analyses were mean and t-test. Different hydrochar- enriched soil samples were tested, and the best-performing one was compared to a
controlled soil sample. Results showed that a balanced formulation of hydrochar in soils resulted in a high carbon dioxide adsorption capacity and carbon content. There was a significant difference between the best formulation and the controlled sample in terms of carbon dioxide adsorption capacity and no significant difference in carbon content. These findings suggest that hydrochar-enriched soil from pomelo peels and rice husks is effective in carbon sequestration and holds potential as an improved alternative to commercialized agricultural soils.
