ReviewPolymers2023
Enhancing the Potential of Polymer Composites Using Biochar as a Filler: A Review.
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22 citing papers in PubMed.
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- Biochar from food processing wastes: a multi-criteria roadmap for circular energy and environmental applications.Bioresources and bioprocessing · 2026Review
- Tailoring the Properties of Biochar-Filled Composites by Pyrolysis Temperature: A Review.Polymers · 2026Review
- Recycled Polypropylene Composites Reinforced with Microcellulose Fibres and Microcellulose-Derived Biochar: Thermal, Rheological and Mechanical Performance.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Thermomechanical properties of bio-based epoxy biocomposites reinforced with Dracaena draco fibrils and biochar: performance optimization using artificial neural networks.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Inverse-Vulcanized Sulfur-Soybean Oil Polymers as Renewable Materials with Tunable Thermal Insulation Properties: Effect of Formulation and Biochar Incorporation.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Article
- Non-Cement-Based Soil Stabilization Material: A Review of Biochar, Nanocellulose, and Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Powder Composite for Sustainable Geotechnics.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Impact of Processing and Char Feedstock on the Thermal, Mechanical, and Electrical Behavior of PLLA Composites.Polymers · 2026Article
- The Use of Bioadditives as Plasticizers in Recycled Polyethylene Materials.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Functionalization Strategies of Non-Isocyanate Polyurethanes (NIPUs): A Systematic Review of Mechanical and Biological Advances.Polymers · 2025Review
- Application of Sawdust-Derived Activated Carbon as a Bio-Based Filler in Vulcanized Rubber Bushings.Polymers · 2025Article
- Application of Kolmogorov-Sinai Metric Entropy to Determine the Exploitation Parameters of Epoxy-Glass Composites with Carbonisate.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Effect of Biobased and Mineral Additives on the Properties of Recycled Polypropylene Packaging Materials.Polymers · 2025Article
- Study of biochar in cementitious materials for developing green concrete composites.Scientific reports · 2025Article
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- The Effect of Nano-Biochar Derived from Olive Waste on the Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Epoxy Composites.Polymers · 2025Article
- Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate)/Clay/Essential Oils Bionanocomposites Incorporating Biochar: Thermo-Mechanical and Antioxidant Properties.Polymers · 2025Article
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- Synthesis and Characterization of PLA/Biochar Bio-Composites Containing Different Biochar Types and Content.Polymers · 2025Article
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Abstract
This article discusses the scope biochar's uses; biochar is a sustainable organic material, rich in carbon, that can be synthesized from various types of biomass feedstock using thermochemical reactions such as pyrolysis or carbonization. Biochar is an eco-friendly filler material that can enhance polymer composites' mechanical, thermal, and electrical performances. In comparison to three inorganic fillers, namely carbon black, carbon nanotubes (CNT), and carbon filaments, this paper explores the optimal operating conditions for regulating biochar's physical characteristics, including pore size, macro- and microporosity, and mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties. Additionally, this article presents a comparative analysis of biochar yield from various thermochemical processes. Moreover, the review examines how the surface functionality, surface area, and particle size of biochar can influence its mechanical and electrical performance as a filler material in polymer composites at different biochar loads. The study showcases the outstanding properties of biochar and recommends optimal loads that can improve the mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties of polymer composites.
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