Self‐sustaining valorization of waste tree bark for simultaneous biochar, soot, and ash production DOI Open Access
Kingsley O. Iwuozor, Rafael Luque, Ebuka Chizitere Emenike

et al.

Biofuels Bioproducts and Biorefining, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 10, 2025

Abstract The inefficient disposal of biomass waste poses environmental and economic challenges, highlighting the need for sustainable valorization strategies. This study investigates simultaneous production biochar, soot, ash from Daniella oliveri bark using a Top‐Lit Updraft (TLUD) reactor, with aim maximizing resource recovery while minimizing waste. thermochemical conversion process was optimized to yield three distinct carbonaceous materials. thermal conducted at peak temperature 347.34 °C total carbonization/combustion time 150 min. results demonstrated that biochar exhibited porous morphology high carbon retention, rich in mineral oxides suitable soil amendment, soot possessed surface area, making it promising candidate adsorption catalytic applications. introduces an integrated approach conversion, reducing dependency on external energy sources by utilizing as both feedstock fuel. presents scalable alternative utilization, particularly regions abundant agricultural limited industrial infrastructure. Its adoption could contribute circular economy initiatives, enhancing material mitigating pollution.

Language: Английский

Self‐sustaining valorization of waste tree bark for simultaneous biochar, soot, and ash production DOI Open Access
Kingsley O. Iwuozor, Rafael Luque, Ebuka Chizitere Emenike

et al.

Biofuels Bioproducts and Biorefining, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 10, 2025

Abstract The inefficient disposal of biomass waste poses environmental and economic challenges, highlighting the need for sustainable valorization strategies. This study investigates simultaneous production biochar, soot, ash from Daniella oliveri bark using a Top‐Lit Updraft (TLUD) reactor, with aim maximizing resource recovery while minimizing waste. thermochemical conversion process was optimized to yield three distinct carbonaceous materials. thermal conducted at peak temperature 347.34 °C total carbonization/combustion time 150 min. results demonstrated that biochar exhibited porous morphology high carbon retention, rich in mineral oxides suitable soil amendment, soot possessed surface area, making it promising candidate adsorption catalytic applications. introduces an integrated approach conversion, reducing dependency on external energy sources by utilizing as both feedstock fuel. presents scalable alternative utilization, particularly regions abundant agricultural limited industrial infrastructure. Its adoption could contribute circular economy initiatives, enhancing material mitigating pollution.

Language: Английский

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