Bamboo charcoal is produced from the rapidly growing moso bamboo. This type of bamboo can grow two feet or more in a single day, reaching a height of 60 feet in two to three months. Due to the growth characteristics of moso bamboo, millions of tiny holes are created as the plant densifies as it matures, a process taking approximately 5-6 years (there is no advantage in leaving bamboo uncut after 6 years as it starts to absorb less carbon dioxide and releases less oxygen).
Bamboo forests are widely planted throughout Asia, and due to the resurgence in the recognition of its benefits, many more acres are planted every day. As bamboo takes only five years from seedling to mature plant, it will be readily available for all future generations.
Making of Bamboo Charcoal
Bamboo Charcoal is usually made in a brick kiln where the bamboo is slowly baked in heat increment to reach a temperature of 500-1200 degree Celsius. Heat is generated using forestry waste instead of fossil fuel. The process typically takes 7 to 8 days then is followed by 5 to 6 days of cooling time. Emissions are minimal as vapors are being recaptured and distilled to make a by-product called Bamboo Vinegar, which is a natural disinfectant and insect repellent.
Properties of Bamboo Charcoal
Bamboo Charcoal is a real superstar when it comes to air purification. It boasts several properties: it is anti-bacterial & anti-fungal, it absorbs odors & harmful pollutants in the air and water, it regulates humidity, and it absorbs and emits far-infrared radiation and releases beneficial negative ions. These properties vary depending on the temperature at the bamboo was processed at. For example, bamboo charcoal yields the maximum surface area to absorb odors and moisture at 700 degree Celsius. Beyond 1,200 degree Celsius, it has properties to absorb and emit far-infrared radiation and release negative ions.
Making of Bamboo Charcoal
Properties of Bamboo Charcoal
Bamboo Charcoal is a real superstar when it comes to air purification. It boasts several properties: it is anti-bacterial & anti-fungal, it absorbs odors & harmful pollutants in the air and water, it regulates humidity, and it absorbs and emits far-infrared radiation and releases beneficial negative ions. These properties vary depending on the temperature at the bamboo was processed at. For example, bamboo charcoal yields the maximum surface area to absorb odors and moisture at 700 degree Celsius. Beyond 1,200 degree Celsius, it has properties to absorb and emit far-infrared radiation and release negative ions.
Charcoal is well-known for its ability to absorb and purify, and bamboo charcoal is more powerful due to its porous structure. It has ten times the surface area of regular charcoal, four times the absorption rate.
Bamboo charcoal is long lasting: by exposing bamboo charcoal directly under sunlight regularly (every two to four weeks), it can last an entire year or more.
Bamboo Charcoal is light-weight due to its porous structure, making it ideal for deodorizers in gym bag and sport equipment.
As a 100% natural product, the spent charcoal can be mixed with gardening soil. Bamboo charcoal can absorb excessive moisture in the soil and when the soil gets dry, the trapped moisture gets released back into the soil. Spent charcoal granules are also perfect for home decoration as they have a silver metallic texture, making them an ideal substitute to black decoration stone.
Tests have shown that Bamboo Charcoal Deodorizers really works!
Tests have shown that Bamboo Charcoal Deodorizers really works!
These products have been independently tested. Tests have shown that when placed in an environment with a composition of 2,700 ppb total volatile organic compounds (TVOC), after 8 hours, Ever Bamboo charcoal deodorizers significantly reduced the level of toxins to 240 ppb. That is a 91% decrease!
Another test was performed using formaldehyde, and after an 8 hour period, from the time of placement of Ever Bamboo charcoal deodorizers in the chamber, the toxicity level plummeted to 0.06 ppm from 0.84 ppm, which is equivalent to a 93% decrease. Tests were also carried out without the use of bamboo charcoal and the toxicity levels only dropped by 11% and 12 % for TVOC and formaldehyde, respectively.
Another test was performed using formaldehyde, and after an 8 hour period, from the time of placement of Ever Bamboo charcoal deodorizers in the chamber, the toxicity level plummeted to 0.06 ppm from 0.84 ppm, which is equivalent to a 93% decrease. Tests were also carried out without the use of bamboo charcoal and the toxicity levels only dropped by 11% and 12 % for TVOC and formaldehyde, respectively.
