The current work investigated the effects of zinc borate (ZB), ammonium polyphosphate
(APP)/ZB and alumina trihydrate (ATH)/ZB hybrids as flame retardants on the flammability …

Biomass and its interactions for heat generation have received little attention. In this study,
the woody biomass materials were Prosopis africana (PA), Harungana madascariences …

Energy crisis has prompted the Indonesian government to achieve a renewable energy
share of 23% in 2025 by recovering landfilled waste as an energy source. This research …

The continued influx of refugees into Uganda confronts people and hosting landscapes with
severe challenges. Vast volumes of biomass resources are required for energy and building …

This work was focused on carbonizing four tropical fruits shells wastes such as: coconut
shells (CS), palmyra shells (PS), doum palm shells (DPS), whole fruit of doum palm (WFDP) …

Waste management could contribute significantly to reducing environmental degradation.
Studies showed that briquetting provides with or without binder helps to manage wastes as …

Afzelia africana Sm. is a highly valued multi-purpose and overexploited tree species in
Africa. Ethnobotany of A. africana can guide its sustainable usage, yet there is limited …

In develo** countries such as Togo, biomass and fuel wood are essentially utilized by
households for cooking, mainly in rural and peri-urban area, whereas charcoal and …

Clean and safe energy use is vital for health, the quality of life and the socio-economic status
of households. Charcoal is a primary source of fuel for urban and rural households in …

Refuse-derived fuel (RDF) utilization as an alternative fuel has encountered obstacles in
complying with industrial quality standards. This study aimed to improve landfill-mined RDF …