 Gasification is a thermochemical process used to convert biomass into energy. It has been found to have a high conversion rate and is therefore attractive for bioenergy production. A byproduct of this process, Char, is often discarded as industrial waste despite its potential use as a substitute for activated carbon in certain applications. Char properties depend heavily on the gasification parameters and the type of biomass fed into the process. Characterizing these properties is important in order to identify the best applications for Char. This review provides an overview of the gasification process, the characteristics of Char produced from it, and the potential applications of Char. This article was authored by Ali Abdull, Vittoria Benedetti, Audrey Villotte, and others.