@Fenix_ProjectEU

New life for biowaste as a sustainable soil improver

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Biochar carbon removal can now be certified as permanent carbon removal under EU rules. But what does it actually mean to remove carbon, how is that different from reducing emissions, and where does biochar fit? We explain it in our latest blog. project-fenix.eu/carbon-remo…

Carbon removal and the biochar route - Fenix

Blog Post What carbon removal means, the main methods and where FENIX fits Misplaced carbon This time, our starting line is a little different. We normally pick up from biomass and talk about...

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We tend to think about agriculture in terms of what comes out of the land. @Fenix_ProjectEU looks in the other direction: how nutrients and carbon recovered from biowaste can return to soils, support fertility and water retention, and give farmers new ways to restore them.
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Our next Practice Abstract is on French soil. Swipe through to meet the only acidic soil of the three, and the one change that could lift its fertility.
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Instability in anaerobic digestion processes can limit their wider deployment. Variable feedstocks, operating changes and inhibitory compounds such as ammonium, sulphide and fatty acids can reduce process reliability.
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We tested 40 biochars from two waste streams across five lab-scale campaigns to see how they affect methane production in anaerobic digestion. The key takeaway: not all biochars perform equally, and lower doses can outperform higher ones.
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How does a four-year EU-funded project actually come together? How do you structure the early phases, and when do results start appearing? If you want to see our steps and processes, we have put together a timeline to share with you.
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Our series from the @Fenix_ProjectEU practice abstracts continues. After the three Spanish soils, we turn to a Greek cereal soil, another site FENIX is working to improve. Take a look at the carousel below.
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Three years ago, this was lab work. Now the mixture is in the ground in three countries, and the soil is doing the talking, while partners prepare the path towards market deployment. Check our newsletter for the full update. linkedin.com/pulse/soiletter…

Soiletters 4th Edition

Hi again, When we last wrote, the field trials were about to begin. They have now.

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New series: short pieces from our @Fenix_ProjectEU practice abstracts on what we're learning as the project moves along. First up, soil. Before you can improve a soil you need to know what you're starting with, so in southern Spain we studied three very different ones.
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@Fenix_ProjectEU is finding the best way to mix biochar and digestate for soil, something science knows little about. From choosing ingredients to field application, we're testing farming and environmental performance across different soils and climates. Follow us for more!
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FENIX travelled to Nanjing for the 23rd World Congress of Soil Science. Irene Ortiz-Bernad from UGR presented work on how FENIX biochar affects Mediterranean soils, with responses varying by soil type.
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Three years ago, this was lab work. Now the mixture is in the ground in three countries, and the soil is doing the talking, while partners prepare the path towards market deployment. Check our newsletter for the full update. linkedin.com/pulse/soiletter…

Soiletters 4th Edition

Hi again, When we last wrote, the field trials were about to begin. They have now.

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SoiLetters is almost ready! The 4th edition of our newsletter is coming soon, featuring updates on field trials, soil monitoring and the latest research results. Subscribe now so you don’t miss it. linkedin.com/build-relation/…
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Instability in anaerobic digestion processes can limit their wider deployment. Variable feedstocks, operating changes and inhibitory compounds such as ammonium, sulphide and fatty acids can reduce process reliability.
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That’s why we are exploring iron-coated biochar. Iron can act as a micronutrient for methanogenic microorganisms, help control sulphide, support redox reactions and facilitate electron transfer between microbial communities.
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We tested three methods to produce iron-loaded biochar. All three successfully incorporated iron oxides, but produced materials with different iron contents, surface areas, particle distributions and crystallinity. Next, we’ll be testing AD performance ⚗️🫧
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Last week, three projects spent a day at @DTUtweet working through the challenges of biowaste valorisation and found more common ground than expected. If you'd like to know more, the blog is right here 👇🏼 project-fenix.eu/fenix-cronu…

FENIX, CRONUS and LIFE DIMITRA on Circular Biowaste Valorisation in Europe - Fenix

Blog Post A look at what three European bioeconomy projects have to gain from working together Some background The transition towards a circular and climate-neutral economy requires innovative...

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It’s our third anniversary today! After three years of selecting, producing and testing biochar-digestate combinations, FENIX is entering its final stage: consolidating field and pilot-scale evidence to assess the long-term performance of the formulations developed so far.
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Last week, we met in Copenhagen for our 7th GA. As the project enters its final year, the focus is on validating biochar-digestate formulations at pilot scale and under real-world conditions. We reviewed progress and planned next steps. More updates soon.
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