• January 4, 2026
Bio-coal

Bio-coal (sometimes called torrefied biomass or hydrochar, depending on the production method) is an engineered solid fuel produced from biological feedstocks that aims to match many properties of fossil **coal**…

  • January 3, 2026
Eco-coal

The term Eco-coal is increasingly used in industry and public debate to describe coal products and practices that aim to reduce environmental harm while preserving some of coal’s economic utility.…

  • January 3, 2026
Super-clean coal

Super-clean coal refers to coal that has been processed and treated to have very low levels of impurities and emissions-related constituents, or to naturally occurring high-grade coal that inherently contains…

  • January 2, 2026
High-rank coal

High-rank coal occupies a distinctive place among fossil fuels. Often associated with superior energy density, lower volatile content and a higher fixed carbon fraction, this class of coal plays specific…

  • January 2, 2026
Low-rank coal

Low-rank coals — commonly referred to as lignite and sub-bituminous coals — occupy an important but often misunderstood position in the global energy mix. Characterized by high moisture content, relatively…

  • January 1, 2026
Bituminous briquettes

Bituminous briquettes are a form of processed coal that combine the properties of natural bituminous coal with mechanical compaction and, often, added binders to create a solid, uniform fuel product.…

  • January 1, 2026
Anthracite briquettes

Anthracite briquettes are a concentrated, manufactured fuel derived from the highest-rank coal, prized for their high carbon content, low impurities and efficient combustion. This article explores the geology and distribution…

  • December 31, 2025
Ovoid coal

Ovoid coal is a term that can refer both to a particular morphological form of coal lumps and to the broader category of coal as a vital geological and industrial…

  • December 31, 2025
Smokeless coal

Smokeless coal is a category of coal and coal-derived fuels valued for their low visible smoke output when burned, making them desirable for domestic heating and certain industrial processes where…

  • December 30, 2025
Activated coal (activated carbon)

Activated coal, commonly known in English as activated carbon, is a highly porous form of carbon produced from carbonaceous raw materials — including coal — and widely used for adsorption,…