A comparative review of biochar and hydrochar in terms of production, physico-chemical properties and applications
Slow-pyrolysis of biomass for the production of biochar, a stable carbon-rich solid by-
product, has gained considerable interest due to its proven role and application in the …
product, has gained considerable interest due to its proven role and application in the …
A review of torrefaction of oil palm solid wastes for biofuel production
Palm oil industry is recognized as one of the major agriculture contributions to the abundant
production of oil palm solid wastes. These include empty fruit bunches, palm kernel shell …
production of oil palm solid wastes. These include empty fruit bunches, palm kernel shell …
[HTML][HTML] Techno-economic evaluation of microalgae harvesting and dewatering systems
Microalgal biomass is processed into products by two main process steps: 1) harvesting and
dewatering; and 2) extraction, fractionation and conversion. The performance of unit …
dewatering; and 2) extraction, fractionation and conversion. The performance of unit …
A review of biomass briquette binders and quality parameters
The adverse effect of the use of fossil fuels on the environment and public health has given
rise to a sustained renewable energy research and development. An important component …
rise to a sustained renewable energy research and development. An important component …
Strength, storage, and combustion characteristics of densified lignocellulosic biomass produced via torrefaction and hydrothermal carbonization
Lignocellulosic biomass has the potential to produce sustainable clean-green energy and
other bio-based materials. However, due to the inferior physicochemical properties …
other bio-based materials. However, due to the inferior physicochemical properties …
[HTML][HTML] Photosynthetic bioenergy utilizing CO2: an approach on flue gases utilization for third generation biofuels
One of the most important industrial activities related to the greenhouse gases emissions is
the cement manufacturing process, which produces large amounts of carbon dioxide (CO 2) …
the cement manufacturing process, which produces large amounts of carbon dioxide (CO 2) …
Hydrothermal carbonization of sewage sludge: A critical analysis of process severity, hydrochar properties and environmental implications
Hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) of sewage sludge reduces the waste volume and can be
source of energy and valuable products. Furthermore, HTC offers several advantages over …
source of energy and valuable products. Furthermore, HTC offers several advantages over …
A study of bonding and failure mechanisms in fuel pellets from different biomass resources
Pelletization of biomass reduces its handling costs, and results in a fuel with a greater
structural homogeneity. The aim of the present work was to study the strength and integrity of …
structural homogeneity. The aim of the present work was to study the strength and integrity of …
[HTML][HTML] Analysis of biomass hydrothermal liquefaction and biocrude-oil upgrading for renewable jet fuel production: The impact of reaction conditions on production …
This paper shows a detailed analysis of a biomass HTL process by considering changes in
three main reaction variables (ie catalysts (water, Na 2 CO 3 (aq.), and Fe (aq.)) …
three main reaction variables (ie catalysts (water, Na 2 CO 3 (aq.), and Fe (aq.)) …
Microalgae bioengineering: from CO2 fixation to biofuel production
The recognised deficiencies in sustainable development and the extensive environmental
deterioration and global warming concerns caused by anthropological CO 2 emissions are …
deterioration and global warming concerns caused by anthropological CO 2 emissions are …