I guess the type of feedstock matters for the pore structure of the final product. I would use any wood because the wood has plenty of pores for soil life to use and greatly increases the surface area. This larger surface area allows more contamination to be adsorbed (not absorbed). There are other benefits as well.

This is a deep rabbit hole to go down let me know if you want suggestions for podcasts or videos on the subject.

Here is a picture under a microscope

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I absolutely want suggestions. Thank you

This podcast is a great intro to biochar. I have just listened, but the video may be more helpful.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaKgjoZ8Z-o

Living web farms YouTube channel has a bunch of good free content. Pretty in depth courses or video of a demonstration day. They are a major producer of biochar, it is fun to see the different ways they use the waste heat.

Much appreciated. Can’t wait to watch. I’m trying to secure a download of any videos that will be helpful in the future if I can’t already get a paper book on it.