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A critical review on sustainable biochar system through gasification: Energy and environmental applications

  • Siming You
  • , Yong Sik Ok
  • , Season S. Chen
  • , Daniel C.W. Tsang
  • , Eilhann E. Kwon
  • , Jechan Lee
  • , Chi Hwa Wang

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Abstract

Specifically, the physicochemical properties and yield of biochar through the diverse gasification conditions associated with various types of biomass were extensively evaluated. In addition, potential application scenarios of biochar through gasification were explored and their environmental implications were discussed. To qualitatively evaluate biochar sustainability through the gasification process, all gasification products (i.e., syngas and biochar) were evaluated via life cycle assessment (LCA). A concept of balancing syngas and biochar production for an economically and environmentally feasible gasification system was proposed and relevant challenges and solutions were suggested in this review.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)242-253
Number of pages12
JournalBioresource Technology
Volume246
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2017

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
  2. SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
    SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production

Keywords

  • Biochar
  • Black carbon
  • Life cycle assessment
  • Pyrolysis
  • Soil amendment

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Bioengineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
  • Waste Management and Disposal

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