Lignocellulosic biomass is an abundant and environment-friendly source for renewable energy production.The value and application of biochar,which is obtained from the thermochemical conversion of biomass,is increasing...Lignocellulosic biomass is an abundant and environment-friendly source for renewable energy production.The value and application of biochar,which is obtained from the thermochemical conversion of biomass,is increasing rapidly because of its high carbon content and porosity.The property of biochar,such as surface area,porosity,and number of functional groups,can be improved by controlling the conditions of biomass conversion,biochar activation,and functionalization methods.The production and activation of biochar as well as its potential use for soil remediation,pollutant adsorption,and biorefinery have been reviewed extensively over recent decades.This paper provides a conceptual approach for biochar production and activation together with its application as a catalyst for biorefineries and the removal of environmental contaminants.展开更多
基金supported by the Technology Development Program to Solve Climate Changes of the National Research Foundation (NRF) funded by the Ministry of Science,ICT(No. 2017MIA2A2086839)supported by Nano-Material Technology Development Program through the National Research Foundation of Korean(NRF) funded by the Ministry of Science,ICT and Future Planning(No.NRF-2015M3A7B4049714)
文摘Lignocellulosic biomass is an abundant and environment-friendly source for renewable energy production.The value and application of biochar,which is obtained from the thermochemical conversion of biomass,is increasing rapidly because of its high carbon content and porosity.The property of biochar,such as surface area,porosity,and number of functional groups,can be improved by controlling the conditions of biomass conversion,biochar activation,and functionalization methods.The production and activation of biochar as well as its potential use for soil remediation,pollutant adsorption,and biorefinery have been reviewed extensively over recent decades.This paper provides a conceptual approach for biochar production and activation together with its application as a catalyst for biorefineries and the removal of environmental contaminants.
