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Optimization of Slow Pyrolysis of Bamboo for Biochar Production using Taguchi’s L9 Orthogonal Array [PDF]
This paper investigates the effects of three parameters (reaction temperature, feedstock particle size and nitrogen flow rate) towards the solid (char) yield from the pyrolysis of bamboo.
Moni MNZ+3 more
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Cocultures of engineered thermophilic bacteria can ferment lignocellulose without costly pretreatment or added enzymes, an ability that can be exploited for low cost biofuel production from renewable feedstocks.
Christopher D. Herring+2 more
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Background Xylitol has a wide range of applications in the pharmaceuticals, cosmetic, food and beverage industry. Microbial xylitol production reduces the risk of contamination and is considered as environment friendly and sustainable compared to the ...
Anup Kumar Singh+6 more
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A review on sustainability and quality of biochar production from oil palm biomass in Malaysia using thermal conversion technology [PDF]
Oil palm empty fruit bunch (EFB), mesocarp fiber (MF), palm kernel shell (PKS), oil palm trunk (OPT) and oil palm frond (OPF) are the common solid lignocellulosic biomass generated from oil palm industries. A palm oil plantation was estimated to generate
Mohamed Mustakimah, Yusup Suzana
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This study deployed ultrasonic-assisted extraction (UAE), combined with natural deep eutectic solvents (NADES), to extract phenolics and flavonoids from the black mulberry fruit, and the antioxidant activity was examined.
Tan Phat Vo+8 more
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Ultimate pretreatment of lignocellulose in bioethanol production by combining both acidic and alkaline pretreatment [PDF]
Alkaline pretreatment has been known as the most popular method to process lignocellulosic materials for bioethanol production due to its simplicity and high efficiency.
Nguyen Dinh Quan+5 more
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Biodiesel Synthesis From Cucumis melo Var. agrestis Seed Oil: Toward Non-food Biomass Biorefineries
This study aims to examine the potential of non-edible seed oil (Cucumis melo var. agrestis), seed oil content 29.1%, FFA 0.64 (mg KOH/g) for biodiesel production via nano-catalyst. The catalyst was characterized using X-ray diffraction spectroscopy (XRD)
Maria Ameen+9 more
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Wild melon: a novel non-edible feedstock for bioenergy
In the present research work, a non-edible oil source Cucumis melo var. agrestis (wild melon) was systematically identified and studied for biodiesel production and its characterization. The extracted oil was 29.1% of total dry seed weight.
Maria Ameen+4 more
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Oily sludge, as a critical hazardous waste, requires appropriate treatment for resource recovery and harmfulness reduction. Here, fast microwave-assisted pyrolysis (MAP) of oily sludge was conducted for oil removal and fuel production.
Qinglong Xie+9 more
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Phytoremediation of uranium-contaminated soils by wheat and sunflower plants [PDF]
Objective:Nowadays, environmental pollution and its consequences have become one of the most serious human concerns, and management of pollution caused by the entry of hazardous substances such as radionuclides, pesticides, and heavy metals into the ...
Seyedeh Golshan Hosseini+2 more
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