@article{
author = "Petrović, Jelena and Ercegović, Marija and Simić, Marija and Koprivica, Marija and Dimitrijević, Jelena and Jovanović, Aleksandar and Janković Pantić, Jovana",
year = "2024",
abstract = "The concept of a bio-based economy has been adopted by many advanced countries around
the world, and thermochemical conversion of waste biomass is recognized as the most effective
approach to achieve this objective. Recent studies indicate that hydrothermal carbonization (HTC)
is a promising method for the conversion of waste biomass towards novel carbonaceous materials
known as hydrochars. This cost-effective and eco-friendly process operates at moderate temperatures
(180–280 ◦C) and uses water as a reaction medium. HTC has been successfully applied to a wide
range of waste materials, including lignocellulose biomass, sewage sludge, algae, and municipal solid
waste, generating desirable carbonaceous products. This review provides an overview of the key
HTC process parameters, as well as the physical and chemical properties of the obtained hydrochar.
It also explores potential applications of produced materials and highlights the modification and
functionalization techniques that can transform these materials into game-changing solutions for a
sustainable future.",
publisher = "MDPI",
journal = "Processes",
title = "Hydrothermal Carbonization of Waste Biomass: A Review of Hydrochar Preparation and Environmental Application",
number = "1",
pages = "207",
volume = "12",
doi = "10.3390/pr12010207"
}