Excellence in Research: Innovative Engineered Biochar Applications for Brackish Water Irri — NSF Award to Florida Agricultural and
Saltwater intrusion into coastal aquifers increases freshwater salinity, posing a growing threat to agriculture. As brackish water used for irrigation becomes saltier, crop yields decline, soil quality deteriorates, and food security is put at risk. A valuable tool for mitigating saltwater intrusion impacts is engineer
| Award title | Excellence in Research: Innovative Engineered Biochar Applications for Brackish Water Irri |
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| Award ID | 2501880 |
| Awardee | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University |
| City | TALLAHASSEE |
| State | FL |
| Amount obligated | $569,269 |
| Principal investigator | Gang Chen |
| Program | HBCU-EiR - HBCU-Excellence in |
| Start date | 07/01/2025 |
| Abstract | Saltwater intrusion into coastal aquifers increases freshwater salinity, posing a growing threat to agriculture. As brackish water used for irrigation becomes saltier, crop yields decline, soil quality deteriorates, and food security is put at risk. A valuable tool for mitigating saltwater intrusion impacts is engineered biochar, which is a carbon-rich material produced through thermal decomposition of organic materials in a low-oxygen environment at varying temperatures. Biochar not only remove |
| Source | NSF Awards |
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