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Modification strategies such as metal and non-metal doping, surface oxidation, and compounding can effectively enhance the catalytic activity and functional performance of biochar for diverse applications in energy, environment, and sensing. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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To comprehensively summarize advances in the synthesis, tailored modification, and multifunctional applications of biomass-derived biochar across energy, environmental governance, and sensing fields.

August 22, 2026MoleculesOpen Access

From Biomass Waste to Multifunctional Biochar: Tailored Preparation and Emerging Applications in Energy, Environment, and Sensing

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XLXi LuoMinzu University of China YLYiheng LuJiangsu University GBGuangteng BaiJiangsu University

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Review outlines multifunctional applications of biomass-derived biochar in energy, environmental, and sensing systems, suggesting major pathways for sustainable materials engineering.

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To comprehensively summarize advances in the synthesis, tailored modification, and multifunctional applications of biomass-derived biochar across energy, environmental governance, and sensing fields.
Synthesized literature on biochar production through biomass pyrolysis (agricultural residues, forestry waste, livestock manure) and structural tailoring methods.
Evaluated performance enhancements achieved via chemical modification strategies, including heteroatom doping, surface oxidation, and semiconductor/metal oxide composite engineering.
Biochar possesses tunable pore networks, high specific surface area, and electrical conductivity that enable high efficiency in supercapacitors, catalytic hydrogen generation, and carbon dioxide capture.
Surface modification and metal/non-metal doping significantly enhance catalytic performance for persulfate activation, volatile organic compound adsorption, and pollutant remediation.
Identified existing research gaps regarding fundamental reaction mechanisms, precise structural optimization, and large-scale industrial preparation.

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Luo et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a895f2aca7ade938187da05 https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules31162893

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Review outlines multifunctional applications of biomass-derived biochar in energy, environmental, and sensing systems, suggesting major pathways for sustainable materials engineering.

From Biomass Waste to Multifunctional Biochar: Tailored Preparation and Emerging Applications in Energy, Environment, and Sensing

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From Biomass Waste to Multifunctional Biochar: Tailored Preparation and Emerging Applications in Energy, Environment, and Sensing

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