Particulate carbon material produced from renewable raw materials and process for its preparation

The present invention relates to a particulate carbon material produced from renewable raw materials, in particular lignocellulosic biomass, with a with a carbon content relative to the ash-free dry matter of between 60 wt .-% and 80 wt .-%; with an STSA surface area of the primary particles of at least 5 m and an oil absorption value (OAN) of 50 ml / 100 g and 150 ml / 100 g. The present invention also relates to a process for its preparation and its use.