reviewSustainabilityMar 18, 2025GOLD OA

Advancing Biochar Applications: A Review of Production Processes, Analytical Methods, Decision Criteria, and Pathways for Scalability and Certification

DCDiego C. B. D. SantosRBRafael Benjamin Werneburg EvaristoRCRômulo C. DutraPAPaulo A. Z. SuarezEAEdgar A. Silveira

Universidade de Brasília

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Abstract

This article reviews biochar production and its potential applications across various sectors, including agriculture, environmental remediation, and energy storage. It emphasizes the critical role of feedstock source and process parameters, such as residence time, heating rate, and temperature, in determining biochar’s properties. Although extensive research has been conducted on the physical and chemical properties of biochar, there remains a significant gap in evaluating its practical applications. This paper emphasizes the role of Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) as a valuable tool for optimizing both biochar production and its application strategies. By exploring scholarly articles and patents, it…

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  • Biochar
  • Certification
  • Production (economics)
  • Scalability
  • Biochemical engineering
  • Risk analysis (engineering)
  • Computer science
  • Process engineering
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