Transform Biochar into Graphitic Carbon

I need a practical, laboratory-ready route that converts amorphous biochar or bio-coal into a well-ordered graphitic carbon structure. My angle is strictly material science: I want the underlying phase-change mechanisms explained and an executable protocol that I can reproduce with standard furnace or reactor equipment. Scope of work • Analyse the current amorphous carbon matrix and outline the thermodynamic and kinetic barriers to graphitisation. • Design a step-by-step treatment sequence (temperature ramps, dwell times, possible catalytic additives, inert or reactive atmospheres) that drives the transition. Please justify each parameter with citations or empirical precedent. • Recommend characterisation methods (XRD, Raman, TEM, BET, electrical conductivity) and provide target benchmark values for confirming success. • Highlight any safety or scale-up considerations so the method can move from bench-scale to pilot without major redesign. Deliverable A concise technical report (PDF or DOCX) plus any supporting spreadsheets or CAD drawings for reactor modifications. Acceptance criteria: the protocol must be internally consistent, reference peer-reviewed data where relevant, and include at least one verification pathway that yields a clear XRD signature of graphitic peaks. Tools and keywords you may lean on naturally include high-temperature furnace, catalytic graphitisation, carbothermal reduction, Raman spectroscopy, and phase transformation modelling, but feel free to introduce others if they strengthen the solution.

Project ID: 40253003