Densification of raw and torrefied biomass: A review

J Eling, DK Okot, E Menya, MR Atim - Biomass and Bioenergy, 2024 - Elsevier
Densification and torrefaction are potential technologies to valorize lignocellulosic residues
into cleaner and sustainable alternative energy carriers for domestic, institutional …

Sustainable management of unavoidable biomass wastes

K Wang, JW Tester - Green Energy and Resources, 2023 - Elsevier
The growing global population is posing severe stress on the earth's carrying capacity in
terms of food, water, and energy supply. Biomass is the only renewable alternative that can …

Co-firing plants with retrofitted carbon capture and storage for power-sector emissions mitigation

JL Fan, J Fu, X Zhang, K Li, W Zhou, K Hubacek… - Nature Climate …, 2023 - nature.com
Given that the global fleet of coal-fired power plants is mostly new, coal–biomass co-firing
power plants with retrofitted carbon capture and storage (CBECCS) are regarded as a …

[HTML][HTML] A review of biomass burning: Emissions and impacts on air quality, health and climate in China

J Chen, C Li, Z Ristovski, A Milic, Y Gu, MS Islam… - Science of the Total …, 2017 - Elsevier
Biomass burning (BB) is a significant air pollution source, with global, regional and local
impacts on air quality, public health and climate. Worldwide an extensive range of studies …

[HTML][HTML] Ash formation and deposition in coal and biomass fired combustion systems: Progress and challenges in the field of ash particle sticking and rebound …

U Kleinhans, C Wieland, FJ Frandsen… - Progress in energy and …, 2018 - Elsevier
The purpose of this paper is to review the present knowledge on ash formation, ash particle
transport and deposition during solid fuel combustion, with emphasis on particle sticking and …

[HTML][HTML] Investigation of biomass torrefaction based on three major components: Hemicellulose, cellulose, and lignin

D Chen, A Gao, K Cen, J Zhang, X Cao, Z Ma - Energy conversion and …, 2018 - Elsevier
In this work, torrefaction of hemicellulose, cellulose, and lignin were studied at a series of
torrefaction temperatures (210, 240, 270, and 300° C) based on the properties of their three …

Review of physicochemical properties and analytical characterization of lignocellulosic biomass

J Cai, Y He, X Yu, SW Banks, Y Yang, X Zhang… - … and sustainable energy …, 2017 - Elsevier
Lignocellulosic biomass is the most abundant and renewable material in the world for the
production of biofuels. Using lignocellulosic biomass derived biofuels could reduce reliance …

Bridging the energy future: The role and potential of hydrogen co-firing with natural gas

Z Abdin - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2024 - Elsevier
In the transition toward sustainable energy systems, the co-firing of hydrogen (H 2) with
natural gas emerges as a critical technology for cleaner power generation. This study …

[HTML][HTML] Current status and future perspectives for energy production from solid biomass in the European industry

I Malico, RN Pereira, AC Gonçalves… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2019 - Elsevier
Industrial heat is important in Europe's energy consumption and dominated by fossil fuels.
Therefore, promoting renewables in this sector is vital to move Europe towards a low-carbon …

Challenges and opportunities in biomass ash management and its utilization in novel applications

MA Munawar, AH Khoja, SR Naqvi, MT Mehran… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2021 - Elsevier
To reduce greenhouse emissions, the utilization of biomass is a proficient path for producing
power and its impact on accumulative carbon footprint. Generation of power using biomass …