This paper presents a preliminary investigation on producing biochar from bamboo using a technique of
hydrothermal carbonization. Laboratory scale experimentation to produce carbonaceous materials was
carried out. The suspended biomass samples in water were subjected to hydrothermal carbonization at
220o
C, 2.2 MPa in a closed vessel for six hours. The resulting products were in solid and liquid phase.
The coal-like biochar was found to have rough surface and porous structure. The aqueous solution was
found to contain a high concentration of nutrients, especially nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. The
study shows that bamboo is an interesting and adequate biomass for the production of biochar with
several applications including carbon sequestration.