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**…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…









