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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

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College-University Idea to Innovation

Northern Biochar for Northern Restoration

Yukon Research Centre, Yukon College University of Saskatchewan

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  • 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

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Industrial Partners

ᓄᓇᑦᑕ ᐊᕙᑎᓕᕆᔨᖏᑕ ᑎᒥᖓᑦ NUNATTA ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC.

Zakus Farms

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Hydrocarbon Degradation

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

Project Goals

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James Wilson James Wilson Ken Nordin Erin Karppinen

Biochar Formulation and Application for ex-situ Hydrocarbon Remediation

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Effects of biochar on hydrocarbon degradation in frozen soils

Zakus Bonechar Titan Fishchar Zakus Woodchar

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Optimized Phosphorus Delivery by Bone- char for in-situ Hydrocarbon Remediation

Jordan Hamilton

Soil Cores

Jordan Hamilton

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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

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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

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Challenges

  • Communication – Project coordination
  • Culture
  • Intellectual Property
  • Finances

Making Wood Biochar at Zakus Farms

Warren Zakus

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Questions?

http://yukon-news.com/business/29654/