Climate Impact through µChar and µSoil: Carbon Storage and System-Level Effect
Carbon Storage through Biochar
The thermochemical conversion of biomass into µChar transforms biogenic carbon into a more stable, less degradable form. This carbon storage is a central element of the climate impact of the Bionic platform.
The stability of stored carbon depends on feedstock, process temperature, carbon content, H/Corg ratio and the application pathway. Long-term durability is documented through quality analytics and must be verified within an accepted certification methodology (e.g. EBC C-Sink, CRCF) depending Feedstock.
Technical CO₂ System Balance
The climate impact of the Bionic platform arises from several pathways:
| Impact pathway | Classification |
|---|---|
| µChar carbon storage | Carbon removal – certifiable in principle; depending feedstock |
| µSoil soil application | Carbon removal + soil effect – application- and methodology-dependent per country |
| Mineral fertiliser substitution (NPK) | Emission reduction – part of system balance, not a removal credit |
| N₂O reduction in soil | Theoretical emission reduction contribution per IPCC methodology – site- and methodology-dependent |
| Biogenic oil/energy substitution | Fossil substitution – project-specific LCA required |
The technical system impact in the reference case is approximately 30 kt CO₂e/yr (internal model). This figure is based on internal balances and is not an automatically tradeable carbon credit. Certifiable quantities depend on methodology, project boundaries, feedstock, legislation, MRV, audit and buyer structure.
Long-Term Carbon Binding – What Needs to Be Demonstrated
Long-term carbon storage is not a blanket product promise but an analytically and methodologically substantiated proof:
- Carbon content and stability parameters (H/Corg, O/Corg) in accordance with the applicable standard
- Application pathway: soil incorporation, material integration or other long-lived use
- Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) over the project lifetime
- Avoidance of double counting against other claims
Bionic documents µChar quality on a batch-specific basis. For certification under CRCF-compatible or recognised standards, the data structure is built on a project-specific basis.
Notice
All CO₂ figures are technical system values based on internal balances. They do not replace a project-specific LCA, external certification or bankable carbon credit assessment. Specific quantities, prices and revenues depend on project, methodology, standard, audit and market conditions.