The Global Market for Biochar 2023-2033

1            INTRODUCTION 

• 1.1         What is biochar?             12
• 1.2         Carbon sequestration    13
• 1.3         Properties of biochar     14
• 1.4         Markets and applications            17
• 1.5         Global market for biochar 2018-2033      23

2            BIOCHAR PRODUCTION 

• 2.1         Feedstocks        26
• 2.2         Production processes    27
  • 2.2.1     Sustainable production 27
  • 2.2.2     Pyrolysis             29
    • 2.2.2.1  Slow pyrolysis   29
    • 2.2.2.2  Fast pyrolysis    30
  • 2.2.3     Gasification       31
  • 2.2.4     Hydrothermal carbonization (HTC)          31
  • 2.2.5     Torrefaction      32
  • 2.2.6     Equipment manufacturers          33
• 2.3         Pricing  34
• 2.4         Regulations and policy   35

3            MARKETS FOR BIOCHAR 

• 3.1         Market drivers for biochar          37
• 3.2         SWOT analysis   38
• 3.3         Agriculture & livestock farming  39
  • 3.3.1     Market drivers and trends          39
  • 3.3.2     Applications      39
    • 3.3.2.1  Soil amendment             40
    • 3.3.2.2  Fertilizer additives          41
    • 3.3.2.3  Feed additives   43
    • 3.3.2.4  Other livestock products             43
• 3.4         Construction materials  44
  • 3.4.1     Market drivers and trends          44
  • 3.4.2     Applications      44
    • 3.4.2.1  Concrete additives         45
    • 3.4.2.2  Asphalt 47
    • 3.4.2.3  Acoustic insulation         48
• 3.5         Wastewater treatment  48
  • 3.5.1     Market drivers and trends          49
  • 3.5.2     Applications      49
• 3.6         Filtration            50
  • 3.6.1     Market drivers and trends          51
  • 3.6.2     Applications      51
• 3.7         Carbon capture 51
  • 3.7.1     Market drivers and trends          52
  • 3.7.2     Applications      52
• 3.8         Cosmetics          53
  • 3.8.1     Market drivers and trends          53
  • 3.8.2     Applications      53
• 3.9         Textiles 54
  • 3.9.1     Market drivers and trends          54
  • 3.9.2     Applications      54
• 3.10      Additive manufacturing 55
  • 3.10.1   Market drivers and trends          55
  • 3.10.2   Applications      55
• 3.11      Ink         56
  • 3.11.1   Market drivers and trends          56
  • 3.11.2   Applications      56
• 3.12      Polymers            57
  • 3.12.1   Market drivers and trends          57
  • 3.12.2   Applications      58
    • 3.12.2.1              Biochar-polymer composites      58
    • 3.12.2.2              Synthetic resins 58
    • 3.12.2.3              Rubber composites        58
• 3.13      Packaging           59
  • 3.13.1   Market drivers and trends          59
  • 3.13.2   Applications      59
• 3.14      Steel and metal 61
  • 3.14.1   Market drivers and trends          61
  • 3.14.2   Applications      61
• 3.15      Energy  62
  • 3.15.1   Market drivers and trends          62
  • 3.15.2   Applications      63
    • 3.15.2.1              Fuel cells            64
    • 3.15.2.2              Supercapacitors 65
    • 3.15.2.3              Batteries            65
    • 3.15.2.4              Gas storage        66
    • 3.15.2.5              Biocoal 66
    • 3.15.2.6              Biogas   66
    • 3.15.2.7              Photovoltaics    66

4            GLOBAL PRODUCTION OF BIOCHAR       

• 4.1         By market          68
• 4.2         By region           71
• 4.3         Feedstocks        71
  • 4.3.1     China and Asia-Pacific    71
  • 4.3.2     North America  72
  • 4.3.3     Europe 73
  • 4.3.4     South America  73
  • 4.3.5     Africa    74
  • 4.3.6     Middle East       75

5            COMPANY PROFILES      (110 company profiles)

6            RESEARCH METHODOLOGY        148

7            REFERENCES      149

List of Tables

• Table 1. Summary of key properties of biochar.  15
• Table 2. Biochar physicochemical and morphological properties              15
• Table 3. Markets and applications for biochar.    17
• Table 4. Biochar feedstocks-source, carbon content, and characteristics.  26
• Table 5. Biochar production technologies, description, advantages and disadvantages.  28
• Table 6. Comparison of slow and fast pyrolysis for biomass.              30
• Table 7. Comparison of thermochemical processes for biochar production.       32
• Table 8. Biochar production equipment manufacturers.  33
• Table 9. Current regulations related to biochar.  35
• Table 10. Market drivers for biochar.      37
• Table 11.  Biochar applications in agriculture and livestock farming.             39
• Table 12. Effect of biochar on different soil properties.   40
• Table 13.  Fertilizer products and their associated N, P, and K content.             42
• Table 14. Application of biochar in construction. 45
• Table 15. Process and benefits of biochar as an amendment in cement .             46
• Table 16. Application of biochar in asphalt.          47
• Table 17. Biochar applications for wastewater treatment.              50
• Table 18. Biochar in carbon capture overview.    52
• Table 19. Biochar in cosmetic products. 53
• Table 20. Biochar in textiles.       55
• Table 21. Biochar in additive manufacturing.       56
• Table 22. Biochar in ink. 57
• Table 23. Biochar in packaging.  60
• Table 24. Companies using biochar in packaging.              60
• Table 25. Biochar in steel and metal.       62
• Table 26. Summary of applications of biochar in energy. 63
• Table 27. Global demand for biochar 2018-2033 (1,000 tons), by market.         69
• Table 28. Regional biochar production by feedstocks (tons), 2022.    71
• Table 29. Biochar production by feedstocks in China (tons), 2023-2033.        71
• Table 30. Biochar production by feedstocks in Asia-Pacific (tons), 2023-2033.          72
• Table 31. Biochar production by feedstocks in North America (tons), 2023-2033.          72
• Table 32. Biochar production by feedstocks in Europe (tons), 2023-2033.        73
• Table 33. Biochar production by feedstocks in South America (tons), 2023-2033.          74
• Table 34. Biochar production by feedstocks in Africa (tons), 2023-2033.        74
• Table 35. Biochar production by feedstocks in the Middle East (tons), 2023-2033.          75
• Table 36. Global demand for biochar 2018-2033 (1,000 tons), by region.          75

List of Figures

• Figure 1. Biochars from different sources, and by pyrolyzation at different temperatures.          13
• Figure 2. Compressed biochar.   17
• Figure 3. Global demand for biochar 2018-2033 (1,000 tons).              24
• Figure 4. Schematic of biochar production.          25
• Figure 5. Biochar production diagram.    28
• Figure 6. Pyrolysis process and by-products in agriculture.              30
• Figure 7. SWOT analysis for biochar market.        39
• Figure 8. Perennial ryegrass plants grown in clay soil with (Right) and without (Left) biochar.          43
• Figure 9. Biochar bricks. 47
• Figure 10. Global demand for biochar 2018-2033 (tons), by market. 70
• Figure 11. Biochar production by feedstocks in China (tons), 2023-2033.        72
• Figure 12. Biochar production by feedstocks in Asia-Pacific (tons), 2023-2033.          73
• Figure 13. Biochar production by feedstocks in North America (tons), 2023-2033.          74
• Figure 14. Biochar production by feedstocks in South America (tons), 2023-2033.          76
• Figure 15. Biochar production by feedstocks in Africa (tons), 2023-2033.        77
• Figure 16. Biochar production by feedstocks in the Middle East (tons), 2023-2033.          78
• Figure 17. Global demand for biochar 2018-2033 (1,000 tons), by region.          79
• Figure 18. Made of Air's HexChar panels.             126
• Figure 19. Takavator.     145

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