Edem, B.M., Mohammed, M., Akumah, A.M. et al. Effect of biocharBiochar is a carbon-rich material created from biomass decomposition in low-oxygen conditions. It has important applications in environmental remediation, soil improvement, agriculture, carbon sequestration, energy storage, and sustainable materials, promoting efficiency and reducing waste in various contexts while addressing climate change challenges. More addition on nutritional status, maturity, and phytotoxicity of cow dung-fortified kitchen waste. J Mater Cycles Waste Manag (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10163-024-02019-0

A recent study explored the benefits of adding biochar to composting kitchen waste. Kitchen waste, which is often discarded or left to decompose, was combined with biochar at varying ratios (10%, 20%, 30%, and 40%) to assess its impact on the composting process and the quality of the final product. Compared to a control using cow dung-fortified kitchen waste, the study found that while pHpH is a measure of how acidic or alkaline a substance is. A pH of 7 is neutral, while lower pH values indicate acidity and higher values indicate alkalinity. Biochars are normally alkaline and can influence soil pH, often increasing it, which can be beneficial More and electrical conductivity (EC) were unaffected by biochar, its presence significantly influenced compost maturity and stability. Higher biochar content, especially above 10%, improved the composting process by accelerating humification and enhancing the availability of essential nutrients like phosphorus (P) and sulfur (S). This suggests that incorporating biochar into composting could lead to higher-quality compost, providing a sustainable method to manage kitchen waste and improve soil health.