Ange NZHIOU, professor at RAPSODEE center at IMT Mines Albi, co-author of an article in the worls reference journal "nature reviews metohds primers".

Ange NZIHOU co-edits an article on biochars for « nature reviews methods primers »

Ange Nzihou, Professor at the RAPSODEE Center UMR CNRS 5302 at IMT Mines Albi, an expert in biomass and waste valorization and laureate of the Fulbright International Award for Scientific Excellence in 2020 (stay at Princeton University in the USA), was invited to coordinate the writing of an article on biochars for the prestigious journal Nature Reviews Methods Primers with Amar Mohanty, Professor and Director of the Bioproducts Discovery and Development Centre at the University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada.

This collaboration has given rise to an outstanding work in the field of biochars. The project co-directed by Ange Nzihou also brings together two of his former PhD students, Lina M. Romero Millán and Naomi B. Klinghoffer, whose academic backgrounds meet the criteria of scientific excellence and diversity requested by Nature. These collaborators brought valuable expertise to the writing of the article, offering varied and enriching perspectives on the subject of biochars.

    Nature, one of the world's most respected scientific publications, publishes around 3,000 articles a year, but only 48 in Nature Reviews Methods Primers, launched in 2021. This journal is established as a reference for researchers, offering an overview of strategic topics and innovative techniques likely to advance research. The invitation to submit articles to this journal is a rare honor, reserved for the most eminent researchers in their respective fields.

It's a real recognition for Ange Nzihou, for the RAPSODEE Center UMR CNRS 5302 and for IMT Mines Albi.

Biochars by pyrolysis or carbonization : the alternative to carbon-based materials

This article examines the replacement of fossil conventional carbon-based materials with biochars obtained from pyrolysis or carbonization of bioresources. The authors detail raw material selection criteria, the pyrolysis and carbonization techniques, the reaction mechanisms, as well as post-modification and waste reduction strategies. These materials have a wide range of applications, in the fields of composite materials, the environment and energy, among others.

A contribution at the cutting edge of scientific research

This outstanding contribution to the body of scientific knowledge is a testimony of IMT Mines Albi's ongoing commitment to innovation and technological progress. The leadership and expertise of our researchers, as illustrated by Professor Ange Nzihou, continue to elevate our institution to the rank of major players in global scientific research.

To learn more about this work and recent advances in the field of biochars, we invite you to read the flyer designed by NATURE and the full article published in Nature Reviews Methods Primers.