Room: Poster Area
Date: Thursday, 21 May 2026
Time: 17:30 - 18:30 CEST
Session code 6CV.9
Carbon-based materials and applications
Biochar in Portugal: Case Studies on the Use of a Multifaceted Carbon Material for Environmental and Agricultural Applications
Short Introductive summary
This study highlights the valorisation of endogenous resources in Portugal through the transformation of plant-based biomass waste into biochar, a carbon-rich material with exceptional structural and surface properties. Different lignocellulosic biomasses, such as olive pomace and invasive Acacia species, were converted into biochar via pyrolysis and hydrothermal carbonisation. The resulting materials were characterised and tested for water purification, remediation of mining-contaminated runoff, and agricultural applications, including rice cultivation. The findings confirm the feasibility of converting biomass waste into functional biochar, demonstrating its high potential for pollutant removal, soil health improvement, and enhanced agricultural productivity, contributing to sustainable resource management and environmental resilience.
Presenter
Paulo MOURAO
University of Évora, Chemistry and Biochemistry Dpt., PORTUGAL
Presenter's biography
Paulo Mourão is a permanent researcher at the Univ. Évora, with degrees in Physics and Chemistry, MSc in Physics and PhD in Chemistry.His research targets porous materials and biochar for waste valorisation, adsorption in liquid and gas phases, water treatment and sustainable agriculture, within CE.
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Co-authors:
J. Castanheiro, University of Évora, Évora, PORTUGAL
A. Assis, Valoriza (IPP), Portalegre, PORTUGAL
Session reference: 6CV.9.2