Green Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
26(15), P. 8642 - 8668
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Within
a
circular
approach,
cost-effective,
tailored
and
robust
biomass-derived
catalysts
to
convert
biomass
play
key
role
in
biorefinery
developments.
Biofuel Research Journal,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10(1), P. 1786 - 1809
Published: Feb. 28, 2023
Thermochemical
treatment
is
a
promising
technique
for
biomass
disposal
and
valorization.
Recently,
machine
learning
(ML)
has
been
extensively
used
to
predict
yields,
compositions,
properties
of
biochar,
bio-oil,
syngas,
aqueous
phases
produced
by
the
thermochemical
biomass.
ML
demonstrates
great
potential
aid
development
processes.
The
present
review
aims
1)
introduce
schemes
strategies
as
well
descriptors
input
output
features
in
processes;
2)
summarize
compare
up-to-date
research
both
ML-aided
wet
(hydrothermal
carbonization/liquefaction/gasification)
dry
(torrefaction/pyrolysis/gasification)
(i.e.,
predicting
oil/char/gas/aqueous
thermal
conversion
behavior
or
kinetics);
3)
identify
gaps
provide
guidance
future
studies
concerning
how
improve
predictive
performance,
increase
generalizability,
mechanistic
application
studies,
effectively
share
data
models
community.
processes
envisaged
be
greatly
accelerated
near
future.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(8), P. 6729 - 6729
Published: April 16, 2023
A
large
amount
of
biomass
waste
is
produced
globally,
and
its
production
improper
management
are
major
environmental
issues.
Pavement
industries
consume
amounts
natural
resources
adversely
impact
the
environment.
Thus,
utilization
materials,
such
as
biochar
from
biomass,
has
been
prioritized
an
innovative
sustainable
strategy.
However,
there
currently
a
paucity
knowledge
regarding
performance
in
flexible
asphalt
pavements.
purpose
this
study
was
to
provide
comprehensive
literature
review
studies
conducted
between
2010
2022
on
advancement
application
pavement
production.
This
also
highlights
materials
(feedstocks)
processes.
further
evaluates
viability
carbon-neutral
material
utilized
producing
Owing
exceptional
variable
physicochemical
properties,
demonstrated
improved
for
variety
applications
According
review,
optimum
performance,
particle
size
<
75
µm
recommended
modifier
binders
mixtures
with
content
range
5–10
wt.%
binder,
while
1–5
mm
filter
layer.
In
addition,
concluded
that
material,
many
possibilities
can
aid
reducing
CO2
emissions.
The
challenges
future
perspectives,
underlying
niches,
research
suggestions
industry
highlighted.
As
result,
will
contribute
increased
sustainability
eco-friendliness
pavements
by
encouraging
transition
carbon-negative
emission-reducing
current
assist
researchers
identifying
gaps
encourage
high-potential,
sustainable,
multifaceted
greater
benefits.
Biochar,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(1)
Published: June 21, 2024
Abstract
Biochar,
a
carbon-rich
material
produced
from
biomass
waste
through
thermal
conversion,
holds
great
environmental
promise.
This
article
offers
comprehensive
overview
of
the
various
feedstocks
used
in
biochar
production,
different
types
degradation
processes,
characterization,
properties,
modifications
to
engineered
materials,
and
their
applications
environment.
The
quality
biochar,
including
surface
area,
pore
size
volume,
functional
group
formation,
is
significantly
influenced
by
specific
conditions
under
which
conversion
takes
place.
Each
diverse
processes
employed
produce
yields
distinct
set
properties
final
product.
In
recent
years,
has
gained
widespread
recognition
utilization
fields
such
as
wastewater
treatment,
carbon
sequestration,
reduction
greenhouse
gas
emissions,
biogas
catalysis
biofuel
industries,
construction,
soil
enhancement.
summary,
promising
mitigation
tool
achieve
sustainable
addition
its
benefits,
application
presents
several
challenges,
selection
feedstocks,
methods
biochar.
current
review
summarizes
factors
that
could
lead
significant
advancements
future
applications.
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