Northern Biochar for Northern Restoration Yukon Research Centre, - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

College-University Idea to Innovation Northern Biochar for Northern Restoration Yukon Research Centre, Yukon College University of Saskatchewan

• Collaboration between University of Saskatchewan and Yukon College • Grant Awarded in March 2012 (to March 2015) • NSERC: $660,600 Industry: ~$333, 000  $994,000 over three years • Team Expertise: Dr. Steven Siciliano (PI), Dr. Derek Peak, Dr. Katherine Stewart • Training for HQPs: 2 Ph.D. Students, 6 College Students • First northern institution to receive NSERC funding

Industrial Partners ᓄᓇᑦᑕ ᐊᕙᑎᓕᕆᔨᖏᑕ ᑎᒥᖓᑦ Zakus Farms NUNATTA ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC.

Hydrocarbon Degradation Project Goals 1) Identify optimum biochar formulation for hydrocarbon degradation in the North 2) Build northern commercial and technology transfer capacity for commercialization in arctic environments 3) Provide local source of biochar formulated for northern restoration  Reduce restoration costs and increase restoration success in northern Canada

Biochar Formulation and Application for ex-situ Hydrocarbon Remediation Ken Nordin James Wilson Erin Karppinen James Wilson

Effects of biochar on hydrocarbon degradation in frozen soils Zakus Bonechar Titan Fishchar Zakus Woodchar

Optimized Phosphorus Delivery by Bone- char for in-situ Hydrocarbon Remediation Soil Cores Jordan Hamilton Jordan Hamilton

College-University Synergies • Sharing of equipment and facilities • Scientific and local expertise • Increased research and teaching capacity at the College • Northern research experience for University students

Supporting and Support from Industry • Industry has access to complementary College and University researchers • Research is leading to increased awareness of the product and direct commercial benefits • Provide specifically formulated biochar, site access, monitoring and drilling, logistical support in isolated areas, student training

Challenges • Communication – Project coordination • Culture • Intellectual Property • Finances Warren Zakus Making Wood Biochar at Zakus Farms

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