Biomass is a promising renewable source that can reduce fossil fuel consumption and
associated greenhouse gas emissions, but some of its characteristics make it difficult to use …

The rising energy demand has started to overwhelm the existing power generating plants in
South Africa. Also, the conventional electricity generating plants are largely responsible for …

Biomass is a potential renewable energy source as it is abundantly available and does not
cost much. However, some property characteristics, such as high moisture content, low …

The use of coal for energy generation is facing serious scrutiny because of environmental
concerns. As a result, there is a growing global interest in biomass, a renewable and readily …

Torrefaction, a thermal pretreatment process, is gaining attention as it improves the physical
properties and chemical composition of biomass for recycling. During torrefaction, biomass …

Biomass torrefaction has gained widespread attention due to its benefits as a standalone
process to improve biomass properties to be at par or similar to those for coal in electricity …

Relying on traditional biomass for cooking has become less common in many regions
worldwide, however, most of the Sub-Sahara African population lacks access to clean …

The depletion of fossil fuel reserves and greenhouse gas emissions led to limit the use of
fossil fuels, including natural gas, coal, or petroleum, and demand a clean and sustainable …

The characteristic potential of biomass residues from two major classes for sustainable
energy applications has been critically evaluated. These include sheesham wood dust …

Traditional biomass utilization is connected with negative environmental and human health
impacts. However, its transition to cleaner cooking fuels is still low where the household's …