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SMART biochar technology—A shifting paradigm towards advanced materials and healthcare research

Year: 2015

Type: article

Abstract: Biochar, produced through pyrolysis of biomass under low or no oxygen conditions, has found a wide range of applications from soil fertility improvement to removal of contaminants. Initial interest in biochar is to use it as a means to capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere; however, recent developments are seeing biochar being applied in engineering, and health care and life sciences, some of those applications have large potentials for rapid commercialization. We expect a paradigm shift towards the development of the next generation of biochar with applications in a range of new fields.

Source: Environmental Technology & Innovation

DOI: 10.1016/j.eti.2015.08.003

Authors: Yong Sik Ok, Scott X. Chang, Bin Gao, Hyun-Joong Chung

Institutions: Kangwon National University, University of Alberta, University of Florida

Language: English

Topic: Thermochemical Biomass Conversion Processes

Subfield: Fuel Technology

Field: Energy

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Responsible consumption and production, Affordable and clean energy, Climate action

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,930