Oxidative torrefaction and torrefaction-based biorefining of biomass: a critical review [PDF]
Biofuel Research Journal, 2022 Torrefaction is a vital pretreatment technology for thermochemical biorefinery applications like pyrolysis, gasification, and liquefaction. Oxidative torrefaction, an economical version of torrefaction, has recently gained much attention in the renewable
Udya Madhavi Aravindi Devaraja +3 more
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Effects of Torrefaction Pretreatment on the Structural Features and Combustion Characteristics of Biomass-Based Fuel [PDF]
Molecules, 2023 Wheat straw, a typical agricultural solid waste, was employed to clarify the effects of torrefaction on the structural features and combustion reactivity of biomass. Two typical torrefaction temperatures (543 K and 573 K), four atmospheres (argon, 6 vol.%
Xu Yang +7 more
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Identification of differences and comparison of fuel characteristics of torrefied agro-byproducts under oxidative conditions [PDF]
Heliyon, 2023 Torrefaction is a pretreatment method for upgrading biomass into solid fuels. This study aimed to investigate the properties of agro-byproducts pretreated under different oxidative conditions at temperatures of 210–290 °C for 1 h to determine optimal ...
Sunyong Park +5 more
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Torrefaction of Short Rotation Coppice of Poplar under Oxidative and Non-Oxidative Atmospheres [PDF]
Proceedings, 2018 Torrefaction improves some of the poorest characteristics of biomass such as hygroscopicity, low energy density, or poor grindability which may cause some problems during its handling, storage and combustion.
Ana Álvarez +4 more
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Study of Oxidative Torrefaction Process of Sunflower Husks
Chemical Engineering Transactions, 2020 The problem of using sunflower husk, which Russia produces annually about 3.6 million tons, as a fuel for communal and industrial boiler houses, is considered.
Rafail Isemin +4 more
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Thermal Decomposition of Biochar from Oxidative Spruce Torrefaction - A Kinetic Study
Chemical Engineering Transactions, 2016 In this work, biochar produced via torrefaction of Norwegian spruce at different temperatures (250, 275, or 300oC) in a simulated oxy-fuel combustion flue gas (CO2/H2O=1:0.7 mole/mole, O2/CO2=10 % v/v) for 30 minutes was examined by means of a ...
K.Q. Tran, H.H. Bui
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Oxidative torrefaction for cleaner utilization of biomass for soil amendment
Cleaner Engineering and Technology, 2020 Growing concerns of emissions from wildfires and burning of crop residues demand cleaner and efficient technologies to convert and utilize this residual biomass.
Sonal K. Thengane +8 more
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Biochar Production From Vineyard Pruning Waste by Oxidative Torrefaction
GCB BioenergyThe torrefaction process for producing biochar from waste biomass has garnered significant attention in recent years. However, economic constraints hinder the broader adoption of this process.
Gizem Özer, Neslihan Duranay
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Biorefinery and Valorization Strategies for Sugarcane Bagasse: Integrating Food, Health, Economic, and Industrial Applications. [PDF]
Food Sci NutrThe review presents an integrated biorefinery approach that links sugarcane bagasse utilization across food, health, and industrial sectors. It explores the potential of bagasse‐derived fibers and compounds in functional foods and edible coatings. It highlights the antioxidant, antimicrobial, and prebiotic properties of sugarcane bagasse for disease ...
Teferi DA +3 more
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Thermo-Acoustic Catalytic Effect on Oxidizing Woody Torrefaction [PDF]
Processes, 2020 The torrefaction (mild pyrolysis) process modifies biomass chemical and physical properties and is applied as a thermochemical route to upgrade solid fuel. In this work, the catalytic effect of thermo-acoustic on oxidizing woody torrefaction is assessed.
Edgar A. Silveira +7 more
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