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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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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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Torrefaction of Rice Husk using TG-FTIR and its Effect on the Fuel Characteristics, Carbon, and Energy Yields

BioResources, 2014
A torrefaction testing method using TG-FTIR is presented, ensuring accuracy of torrefaction temperature and time. Torrefaction experiments of rice husk were performed at different temperatures (200, 230, 260, and 290 °C) for 30 min.
Dengyu Chen, Jianbin Zhou, Qisheng Zhang, Xifeng Zhu, Qiang Lu   +4 more
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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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Solar Torrefaction of Solid Olive Mill Residue

BioResources, 2016
Torrefaction is a thermochemical pretreatment method for improving fuel characteristics of biomass. The process is conducted between 200 and 300 °C under inert atmosphere.
Nemika Cellatoğlu, Mustafa İlkan
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The use of demineralisation and torrefaction to improve the properties of biomass intended as a feedstock for fast pyrolysis [PDF]

, 2009
Pre-treatments of biomass were investigated to reduce its undesirable properties which may affect the quality of fast pyrolysis bio-oil. A pre-treatment sequence was developed in this study to incorporate both biomass demineralisation and torrefaction.
Wigley, T., Yip, A.C.K., Pang, S.
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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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Torrefaction of Straw from Oats and Maize for Use as a Fuel and Additive to Organic Fertilizers—TGA Analysis, Kinetics as Products for Agricultural Purposes

Energies, 2020
This publication presents research work which contains the optimum parameters of the agri-biomass: maize and oat straws torrefaction process. Parameters which are the most important for the torrefaction process and its products are temperature and ...
Szymon Szufa, Grzegorz Wielgosiński, Piotr Piersa, Justyna Czerwińska, Maria Dzikuć, Łukasz Adrian, Wiktoria Lewandowska, Marta Marczak   +7 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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