Providing a process and
system for converting
biomass into high-carbon bioreagents suitable for a variety of commercial applications. Some embodiments employ
pyrolysis in the presence of an
inert gas to produce hot
pyrolysis solids, condensable vapors, and non-condensable gases, followed by separation of the vapors and gases and cooling of the hot
pyrolysis solids in the presence of an
inert gas. Additives may be introduced during the process or combined with the
reagent, or both. The bioreagent may contain at least 70 wt%, 80 wt%, 90 wt%, 95 wt%, or more total carbon on an
anhydrous basis. The bioreagent may have an energy content of at least 12,000 Btu / lb, 13,000 Btu / lb, 14,000 Btu / lb, or 14,500 Btu / lb on an
anhydrous basis. The bioreagent may be formed into a
powder or structure.