Study on reaction mechanism of superior bamboo biochar catalyst production by molten alkali carbonates pyrolysis and its application for cellulose hydrolysis.

Biochar has attracted wide interest due to its important role in the synthesis of functionalized carbon materials. Molten alkali carbonates (MC) pyrolysis as a novel mean was explored to obtain superior bamboo biochar compared with alkali impregnation pretreating bamboo powder associated with pyrolysis. The properties of biochar produced by MC pyrolysis were enhanced, suggesting an increase in BET surface area of 43.