Biochar-polymer composites and thin films: Characterizations and applications

Low-cost carbons derived from recycled materials have been gaining attention recently for their potentials as filler in composites and in other applications. Biochar is one such carbon produced from the pyrolysis of biomasses or other biogenic wastes. In this work, biochar and activaed biochar were used as filler (20 wt%) to produce Epoxy resin-based composites. The activated biochar (12.5 wt%) was also used to produce screen printed thin films. Electrical characteristics of both composites and thin films were investigated.