Cornell Chronicle [2018-05-17]:
Cornell scientists will explore turning trash into treasure as Cornell’s new pyrolysis kiln – the largest research kiln of its kind at a U.S. university – will help scientists explore the potential for carbon-negative energy production, producing new biomaterials and creating Earth-friendly biochar.
The pyrolysis kiln officially opens May 24, when Johannes Lehmann, professor of soil science, will hold an open house 2-4 p.m., at the Leland Laboratory building, at Medicago Drive near Caldwell Road on campus.
“This is an opportunity to work with industry or municipalities that have a waste issue and find out if slow pyrolysis is a good option for them,” said Lehmann, a fellow at Cornell’s Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future. “Importantly, we want to let the world know – for academic, governmental or business entities – that we’re here, open and ready for research.”