Biochar from Plants For Concrete Composites

Date:17 July 2024

Country: India United Kingdom

Application

• Sustainable Construction: Biochar-concrete composites reduce carbon emissions, enhance durability, and improve thermal and acoustic properties in building materials.

Description

This review explores the integration of biochar into concrete, focusing on its production, properties, and sustainability benefits. Biochar, a carbon-rich material produced through pyrolysis, enhances concrete's strength, durability, and thermal properties, while reducing environmental impacts. The paper also examines various biochar production methods, including traditional kilns, gasification, and microwave pyrolysis. It highlights the potential for biochar-concrete composites to contribute to more eco-friendly and sustainable construction practices.

Pathway Description:

The process involves incorporating biochar, a carbon-rich material produced through pyrolysis, into concrete mixtures. Biochar is produced using methods like traditional kilns, gasification, microwave pyrolysis, and hydrothermal carbonization. Once produced, biochar is integrated into concrete to enhance its strength, durability, and thermal properties. This process aims to reduce cement content, lower environmental impact, and promote carbon sequestration.