Biochars and methods for producing biochar aggregate particles where the method for producing the aggregate particles comprise the steps of (i) producing or collecting biochar fines; (ii) adding a binding agent to the biochar fines; and (iii) forming the biochar fines and binding agent into solid aggregate particles.

Provided is a solvent borne dust suppressant or stabilization composition in a solvent which includes, a blend of an inorganic salt and a lignin-carbohydrate mixture, optionally with one or more of a surfactant and crosslinker, wherein the lignin-carbohydrate mixture may be a copolymer and may be present in an amount of 5 weight % to 50 weight % solids, wherein the lignin is a low average molecular weight lignin, the carbohydrate includes hemicellulose and wherein the lignin and hemicellulose are substantially derived from a non-wood source, a wood source or a blend thereof.

Provided is a solvent borne dust suppressant or stabilization composition in a solvent which includes, a blend of an inorganic salt and a lignin-carbohydrate mixture, optionally with one or more of a surfactant and crosslinker, wherein the lignin-carbohydrate mixture may be a copolymer and may be present in an amount of 5 weight % to 50 weight % solids, wherein the lignin is a low average molecular weight lignin, the carbohydrate includes hemicellulose and wherein the lignin and hemicellulose are substantially derived from a non-wood source, a wood source or a blend thereof.

Processes capable of producing bulk materials suitable for use by the horticulture industry, resulting bulk materials produced thereby, and applications for these processes and materials. Preferred bulk materials have physical properties similar to peat moss and comprise individual materials, each at least partially having a twisted, curled, clumped and rolled structure. The individual materials may further comprise small granular particles dispersed throughout the twisted, curled, clumped and rolled structure. The individual materials may be rolled fibers such that the bulk material has physical properties similar to sphagnum peat moss so as to be particularly suitable as, for example, a soil conditioner, an absorbent material, a chemical carrier, or a filtering material. Alternatively, the individual materials may be rolled particles such that the bulk material has physical properties similar to milled peat moss so as to be particularly suitable as propagation media.

Processes capable of producing bulk materials suitable for use by the horticulture industry, resulting bulk materials produced thereby, and applications for these processes and materials. Preferred bulk materials have physical properties similar to peat moss and comprise individual materials, each at least partially having a twisted, curled, clumped and rolled structure. The individual materials may further comprise small granular particles dispersed throughout the twisted, curled, clumped and rolled structure. The individual materials may be rolled fibers such that the bulk material has physical properties similar to sphagnum peat moss so as to be particularly suitable as, for example, a soil conditioner, an absorbent material, a chemical carrier, or a filtering material. Alternatively, the individual materials may be rolled particles such that the bulk material has physical properties similar to milled peat moss so as to be particularly suitable as propagation media.

A coal gangue-based ecological restoration material, and a preparation method and an application thereof are provided. The coal gangue-based ecological restoration material is made from the following raw materials in parts by weight: 10 parts by weight of coal gangue; 0.5-1 parts by weight of an adhesive; 1-10 parts by weight of a plant fiber; and 1 part by weight of a fertilizer. The preparation method of the coal gangue-based ecological restoration material includes: primary crushing, primary heat treatment, primary cooling, secondary crushing, mixing and molding, secondary heat treatment, secondary cooling, mixing, and cooling and molding. The method uses the coal gangue as a main raw material to prepare the ecological restoration material, which can realize the effective utilization of the coal gangue and has good environmental protection, economic and social benefits.

A coal gangue-based ecological restoration material, and a preparation method and an application thereof are provided. The coal gangue-based ecological restoration material is made from the following raw materials in parts by weight: 10 parts by weight of coal gangue; 0.5-1 parts by weight of an adhesive; 1-10 parts by weight of a plant fiber; and 1 part by weight of a fertilizer. The preparation method of the coal gangue-based ecological restoration material includes: primary crushing, primary heat treatment, primary cooling, secondary crushing, mixing and molding, secondary heat treatment, secondary cooling, mixing, and cooling and molding. The method uses the coal gangue as a main raw material to prepare the ecological restoration material, which can realize the effective utilization of the coal gangue and has good environmental protection, economic and social benefits.

A method for capturing material extracted from biochar, the method comprising the steps of: (i) providing a biochar; (ii) contacting the biochar with a treating liquid, where the treating liquid causes the removal of solids from the pores and surface of the biochar, thereby creating a resulting solution or extract comprised of the treating liquid and removed solids; and (iii) collecting the resulting solution or extract. The method further comprises the step of apply the resulting solution or extract to soil or for use in other applications.

A method for capturing material extracted from biochar, the method comprising the steps of: (i) providing a biochar; (ii) contacting the biochar with a treating liquid, where the treating liquid causes the removal of solids from the pores and surface of the biochar, thereby creating a resulting solution or extract comprised of the treating liquid and removed solids; and (iii) collecting the resulting solution or extract. The method further comprises the step of apply the resulting solution or extract to soil or for use in other applications.

The present invention provides a polymeric material composition comprising: (a) at least one superabsorbent polymer; and (b) 0.1% w/w to 2% w/w microporous silicon dioxide; wherein polymeric material composition exhibits non-hygroscopic characteristics with moisture content less than 15% w/w of the total weight of the polymeric material composition at room temperature. The present invention further provides process of preparing said polymeric composition and method of its application.