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@article{182061,
        author = {Sudeep Kumar},
        title = {PINE NEEDLE(PINUS ROXBURGHII) BIOCHAR PRODUCTION USING SOLAR DRYER SYSTEM},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {2},
        pages = {611-613},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=182061},
        abstract = {This paper presents a sustainable approach for converting pine needle biomass into biochar using a solar-powered drying system followed by pyrolysis. Pine needles, which are a major cause of forest fires in Uttarakhand, can be transformed into high-quality biochar, which has multiple applications in soil improvement, carbon sequestration, and renewable fuel. This system includes a flat-plate solar dryer for pre-treatment, reducing moisture content to enhance pyrolysis efficiency. The results indicate that the solar-dried pine needles yield 22–25% biochar with good carbon content and porosity. The approach provides a clean, low-cost, and scalable solution to mitigate environmental hazards and support rural livelihoods.},
        keywords = {Biochar; Solar Dryer; Pine Needles; Forest Waste; Renewable Energy; Pyrolysis},
        month = {July},
        }