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Hydrothermal synthesis and applications of advanced carbonaceous materials from biomass: a review

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Hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) is a novel method to produce carbonaceous materials, which has been extensively concerned because of its environmentally benign and simple process. This review aims to introduce the approaches and mechanisms of carbonaceous materials prepared by hydrothermal carbonization from biomass in recent years, and discuss the applications of the functional materials transformed from carbonaceous materials. Specifically, the utilizations of various biomass raw materials, including carbohydrates, lignocellulose, and other biomass waste for the production of biochar are discussed. The significant parameter influence and mechanistic aspects of the hydrochar are critically analyzed to better understand the hydrochar formation process. More importantly, recent advances in hydrochar utilization techniques are summarized. Finally, we envision that the ideal designs of the biomass-based functional carbonaceous materials will open up a novel family of functional carbon materials with various applications towards a green and sustainable future.

Carbonaceous materials obtained from biomass via a hydrothermal route, and be used in various applications.

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This research was funded by the Beijing Forestry University Outstanding Young Talent Cultivation Project (2019JQ03017), Fundamental Research Funds for Central Universities (2019ZY05), and Beijing Municipal Natural Science Foundation (6182031).

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  1. Jilin Biomass Green and High-Value Utilization Laboratory, Northeast Electric Power University, Jilin, 132012, China

    Yi Wang & Jun-You Shi

  2. Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Tree Breeding by Molecular Design, Beijing Key Laboratory of Lignocellulosic Chemistry, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, 100083, China

    Ya-Jie Hu, Xiang Hao & Feng Peng

  3. College of Forestry, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, China

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  4. Jilin Key Laboratory of Wood Materials Science and Engineering, Beihua University, Jilin, 132013, China

    Jun-You Shi

  5. Center for Lignocellulose Science and Engineering, and Liaoning Key Laboratory Pulp and Paper Engineering, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, China

    Run-Cang Sun

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Wang, Y., Hu, YJ., Hao, X. et al. Hydrothermal synthesis and applications of advanced carbonaceous materials from biomass: a review. Adv Compos Hybrid Mater 3, 267–284 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42114-020-00158-0

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