Biochar: Emerging applications

This reference text covers the latest developments in biochar materials research, a field which is becoming increasingly popular due to the potential of biochar to replace carbon materials derived from non-renewable sources. Emerging and innovative applications of biochar materials are discussed, and all aspects of the field are covered, from production to applications, including details on the techniques used. There is a particular focus on biochar as a material for composites and sensors.

This is the first book to cover emerging applications of biochar as an innovative, versatile, carbon-based renewable material, beyond its traditional uses in agriculture. It is a valuable reference for all researchers in the fields of biochar and carbon materials, including industry practitioners.

Key Features

• The first book to cover emerging applications for biochar as an innovative, versatile, carbon-based renewable material, beyond its traditional uses in agriculture
• Provides comprehensive coverage of emerging and innovative applications for biochar materials, from production to applications, including techniques
• Focus on biochar as a material for composites and sensors
• Valuable for all researchers in the fields of biochar and carbon materials

Carlo Rosso is an associate professor of machine design at Politecnico di Torino. His research topics are related to the fatigue and dynamic design of components and the metal replacement philosophy. He has 60 publications and four patents.

Mauro Giorcelli is a researcher in the Material and Science Technology Department at Politecnico di Torino. He is a co-founder of Carbon Group and he has more than 10 years' experience in carbon materials and carbon-based composites. He has more than 80 publications and more than 700 citations.