Biochar: Production and Applications

The world faces such problems that increasing world population, diminishing energy sources, increasing energy demand and the global warming which is the result of the use of fossil energy resources. Alternative energy sources could provide solutions to these problems. Biomass energy source is one of these solutions. Unlike the classical methods, biomass must be converted into energy-substance forms suitable for today s technology. The pyrolysis method allows biomass to be converted into solid, liquid and gaseous products that are appropriate technologically to use. In this study, the features and usage areas of biochar which is the solid product of pyrolysis technology are discussed. Green coal has a wide range of applications ranging from use in soil treatment, energy storage and use as anodic materials in batteries, and to electromagnetic emission capture in constructions. Green coal has a potential to find a wide range of applications as a carbonaceous material rich in functional groups.