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Torrefaction of Agricultural and Wood Waste: Comparative Analysis of Selected Fuel Characteristics

Energies, 2021
Abundant biomass is a potential energy source. However, it possesses several challenges when considered for energy applications. Torrefaction, a thermal pretreatment process can improve the properties of biomass as energy source.
Margareta Novian Cahyanti, Tharaka Rama Krishna C. Doddapaneni, Marten Madissoo, Linnar Pärn, Indrek Virro, Timo Kikas   +5 more
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Effect of torrefaction temperature on energy properties of spent coffee ground [PDF]

E3S Web of Conferences, 2020
The aim of this research was to investigate the effect of torrefaction temperature on 4 energy properties as high heating value (HHV), enhancement factor, solid yield, and energy yield of spent coffee ground (SCG).
Bangkha Natthanant, Saechua Wanphut, Nuamyakul Tharathip, Jongyingcharoen Jiraporn Sripinyowanich   +3 more
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An Investigation into the Impact of Reaction Temperature on Various Parameters during Torrefaction of Sugarcane Bagasse Relevant to Gasification

Journal of Chemistry, 2015
Torrefaction of sugarcane bagasse was conducted in an electric muffle furnace at 200, 250, and 300°C in order to establish the impact of heat treatment temperature on various parameters and as a method to improve sugarcane bagasse characteristics for the
Anthony Anukam, Sampson Mamphweli, Prashant Reddy, Omobola Okoh, Edson Meyer   +4 more
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Comparison of superheated steam and conventional torrefaction of pine wood: Solid product properties, productivity, and process evaluation

Industrial Crops and Products
Superheated steam (SHS) is utilized as the sole heat source and carrier gas for the torrefaction process to improve feedstock properties and productivity. This study compares the performance of SHS torrefaction with conventional torrefaction that usually
Nannan Wu, Dongdong Zhang, Yifan Zhang, Jianchun Jiang, Yi Liu, Haibo Meng   +5 more
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Upgrading of Rice Husk by Torrefaction and its Influence on the Fuel Properties

BioResources, 2014
Torrefaction refers to thermal treatment of biomass at 200 to 300 °C in an inert atmosphere, which may increase the heating value while reducing the oxygen content and improving the storability.
Dengyu Chen, Jianbin Zhou, Qisheng Zhang, Xifeng Zhu, Qiang Lu   +4 more
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Microwave wet torrefaction: A catalytic process to convert waste palm shell into porous biochar

Materials Science for Energy Technologies, 2020
Waste palm shell is a large-volume biomass waste produced from palm oil mills, representing a resource to be treated and converted into a value-added product. In this study, an improved microwave wet torrefaction (low-temperature pyrolysis) incorporating
Peter Nai Yuh Yek, Mohd Shahril Osman, Chee Chung Wong, Chee Swee Wong, Seng Huat Kong, Teck Sung Sie, Shin Ying Foong, Su Shiung Lam, Rock Keey Liew   +8 more
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Perubahan sifat fisis dan mekanis pelet bambu andong (Gigantochloa pseudoarundinaceae) setelah perlakuan torefaksi

Agrointek, 2023
Torrefaction has been well known to improve the properties of various biomass pellets. However, the study on torrefaction of andong bamboo pellet is still limited.
Karina Gracia Agatha Tambunan, Bagus Saputra, Intan Fajar Suri, Indra Gumay Febryano, Afif Bintoro, Wahyu Hidayat   +5 more
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Biomass Torrefaction Process, Product Properties, Reactor Types, and Moving Bed Reactor Design Concepts

Frontiers in Energy Research, 2021
Torrefaction, a thermal pretreatment process, is gaining attention as it improves the physical properties and chemical composition of biomass for recycling.
Jaya Shankar Tumuluru, Bahman Ghiasi, Nick R. Soelberg, Shahab Sokhansanj   +3 more
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Experimental study on the synergy between lignin and cellulose during co-torrefaction and its impact on the properties and structural characteristics of pyrolysis biochar

Industrial Crops and Products
This study aims to investigate the synergy between lignin and cellulose during co-torrefaction, as well as the influence of torrefaction temperature and mixing ratio on the basic properties and structural characteristics of the feedstocks and biochar. To
Mian Liu, Xiaoran Li, Jinjin Li, Xiayu Ni, Lingzhi Zhu, Kehui Cen, Dengyu Chen   +6 more
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Exploring biofiber properties and their influence on biocomposite tensile properties

Polymer International, EarlyView.
The study measured the physical, flow and chemical properties of 10 biofibers. It characterized the tensile properties of derived biocomposites and linked them using regression models, showing robust predictive performance. Abstract Biofibers serve as effective reinforcements for neat polylactic acid (PLA) in biocomposites, offering an attractive ...
Oluwafemi A. Oyedeji, Jocelyn Hess, Xianhui Zhao, Luke Williams, Rachel Emerson, Erin Webb   +5 more
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