New biomass charcoal heater: A 'new era' of efficiency and sustainability
Thursday, February 5, 2009 - 14:14
in Physics & Chemistry
Millions of homes in rural areas of Far Eastern countries are heated by charcoal burned on small, hibachi-style portable grills. Scientists in Japan are now reporting development of an improved "biomass charcoal combustion heater" that they say could open a new era in sustainable and ultra-high efficiency home heating.