Research and Education
Biochar for Research and Education
Wakefield supplies biochar for university research, from greenhouse trials and field studies to environmental and technical materials projects. Choose from bagged, bulk, and micronized products to match the requirements and scale of your work.
We also welcome school projects and classroom demonstrations, with educator pricing available even for small orders.
Research Applications
Biochar Across Research Disciplines
Biochar supports investigations across soil science, environmental treatment, and materials development. Each application calls for a material suited to the study conditions.
Soil and Crop Research
Biochar for greenhouse, container, and field trials investigating soil properties, water management, application rates, and crop response.
Environmental Research
Materials for remediation, stormwater, and filtration studies where feedstock, particle size, and processing affect the treatment being tested.
Materials and Industrial Research
Bulk or micronized biochar for concrete, asphalt, polymers, coatings, and carbon-replacement studies, including formulation and further processing.
Recommended Wakefield Products
Match the Product to the Study
Select by the properties your study requires. Particle size, moisture, carbon content, and ash content help distinguish the four options.
Whether you need material for a small trial or an ongoing study, Wakefield offers educator and academic research pricing and can help you choose a practical product and order size.
- Organic Carbon: 85–95%
- Particle Size: ≥ 95% below 2 mm
- Moisture: 50–60%
Premium Biochar
Higher-carbon, lower-ash biochar for soil blends, greenhouse trials, and general biochar research. Available in small bags and bulk formats.
OMRI listed. Available in 2-cubic-yard super sacks or loose truckloads.
- Organic Carbon: 50–65%
- Particle Size: ≥ 90% below 2 mm
- Moisture: 50–60%
Biochar AG™
An economical bulk option for field-scale soil and crop studies where an agricultural-grade biochar with higher ash content fits the research.
Available in 2-cubic-yard super sacks or loose truckloads.
- Organic Carbon: 80–95%
- Particle Size: 80% ≤ 3 mm
- Moisture: ≤ 20%
Premium Biochar LM™
Lower-moisture biochar for technical studies, blending, and further processing where incoming moisture matters to the method.
Available in 2-cubic-yard super sacks.
- Organic Carbon: 85–95%
- Particle Size: < 50 µm
- Moisture: ≤ 5%
CarbonMicro® 50
Micronized, low-moisture biochar for fine-particle formulations, coatings, carbon replacement, and other materials research.
Available in 1,000 lb and 2,000 lb super sacks.
Product values reflect typical material properties and may vary by lot. See each specification sheet for the full particle-size distribution and measurement details.
Small Classroom and Demonstration Projects
Small bags of Premium Biochar suit straightforward classroom trials and demonstrations without requiring a bulk order.
Research Pricing
Research Pricing for Projects of Any Size
Wakefield offers educators and academic researchers our best available product pricing, even for small orders. Freight is quoted separately so you can plan for the full delivered cost.
Order quantities can range from small bags to bulk delivery. We can help choose a practical order size and shipping format; larger shipments generally improve freight cost per unit.
Project Support
Get the Material and Information Your Study Needs
Tell us your study’s material requirements, quantity, and schedule. Wakefield can help identify a suitable biochar, provide product specifications and safety data sheets, and coordinate ordering and delivery.
If your method calls for batch-specific analysis or additional characterization, share those requirements early. For larger or ongoing supply arrangements, we can discuss additional testing needs.
Related Research
Related Resources
These Learning Center summaries cover studies in agriculture, environmental treatment, and materials. They provide research context, not confirmation of performance for a particular Wakefield product or study.
FAQ
Does Wakefield help develop a study?
We can help with the material side of your project: product selection, handling, quantities, and delivery. Your research team leads the study design, testing, and interpretation.
Can Wakefield recommend a biochar for my study?
Yes. We can help match a product to your study requirements, whether you need bulk biochar or a micronized material. Your team determines any additional characterization or processing needed for the experiment.
Is research pricing available for classroom projects?
Yes. Educators and academic researchers receive our best available product pricing, including small classroom and demonstration orders. Freight is quoted separately.
What product documents are available?
Product Specification Sheets and Safety Data Sheets are linked from each product page. Tell us if your study requires additional characterization or batch-specific information so we can discuss what is available.
Research and Education Inquiry
Tell Us About Your Study
Share your institution, project summary, material requirements, quantity, timing, and delivery location. We will help select a product and provide educator pricing and shipping details.