Valorization of eucalyptus urograndis wood via carbonization: Product yields and characterization

Brazil has a well-developed forest sector and is the largest producer of charcoal in the world in addition to being one of the main producers of wood. A big part of this production is destined to the steel industry. However, approximately 30 wt% of all wood energy is transformed into charcoal, and the other 70 wt% consisting of condensable and non-condensable gases (NCG) emitted in the atmosphere generating pollution and energy waste. With the...