Toward a Sustainable Fuel Future: Unlocking the Potential of High-Performance Hazelnut Shell Biochar

A new study published in Scientific Reports highlights the significant potential of producing high-performance biochar from agricultural and forestry residues . Among these, hazelnut shell biochar stands out with remarkable data:

Key Data Highlights:

•  Exceptional Energy Density: Lower Heating Value of 31.64 MJ/kg, comparable to coal and nearly double the international standard for premium wood pellets (≥16.5 MJ/kg).
• Outstanding Carbon Content: Fixed carbon content up to 82.89%, with very low ash content (only 2.54%).
•  Critical Process Insight: Applying slow-cooling after pyrolysis further enhances carbon content and fuel quality.

This represents not only an energy innovation but also a successful practice in the circular economy.