GCB Bioenergy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(8)
Published: July 8, 2024
Abstract
Biochar
possesses
unique
characteristics,
including
a
substantial
surface
area,
high
carbon
content,
sufficient
capacity
for
cation
exchange,
and
robust
structure.
However,
biochar
contains
hazardous
pollutants
like
volatile
organic
compounds
that
harm
soil
properties
functionality.
Although
several
studies
on
production
from
various
feedstocks
have
been
undertaken
in
recent
years,
issues
about
feedstock
preparation,
economic
feasibility,
influencing
factors,
the
proper
utilization
of
processes
need
to
be
addressed.
This
paper
thus
addresses
these
by
providing
potential
solutions
identified
through
comprehensive
review.
Slow
pyrolysis
lignocellulosic
biomass
Acacia
nilotica
yields
20
52
wt%
at
temperatures
residence
times.
yield
varies
29
48.3
when
waste
tires
corn
stalks
are
rapidly
pyrolyzed
higher
shorter
periods.
Torrefaction
algal
moderate
with
different
times
can
result
50–60
wt%.
variability
heterogeneity
pose
challenges
affecting
biochar's
quality
properties.
Given
its
widespread
use
sequestration,
remediation,
wastewater
purification,
composting,
mechanisms
environmental
usage
investigated.
Business Strategy and the Environment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
33(4), P. 3588 - 3606
Published: Jan. 11, 2024
Abstract
The
study
explores
the
influence
of
contextual
factors
surrounding
production
planning
and
green
strategic
investment
decision‐making
practices
(GSIDMP)
in
UK
companies.
We
utilize
a
mixed‐method
approach
as
research
methodology
to
current
trend
GSIDMP.
This
study's
conceptual
model
is
rooted
conspicuously
resource‐based
theory
(RBT),
natural‐resource‐based
view,
dynamic
capabilities.
empirically
examine
nexus
among
GSIDMP,
technological
innovation,
capability,
companies'
performance.
Our
was
based
on
sample
selected
from
UK‐listed
companies,
FTSE
ALL‐Share
Index
for
period
(2012–2021).
Also,
utilizes
data
Innovation
Survey
(2018–2020)
corporate
disclosure
through
annual
reports
complementary
collection.
Findings
this
explore
interdependencies
company
advanced
innovation
governance
mechanisms,
their
mediation
between
GSIDMP
sheds
lights
business
strategies.
reveal
how
GSIDM
large
companies
shaped
by
boardrooms
absorptive
adaptive
capabilities,
knowledge‐generating
knowledge‐collaboration
adoption,
mechanisms.
offers
insight
regarding
proactive
engagement
exploration
exploitation
activities
strengthen
ambidexterity
various
trajectories
associated
with
towards
sustainability.
provide
managerial
implications
decision‐makers,
regulators,
investors,
scholars,
other
stakeholders.
Journal of the Energy Institute,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
113, P. 101559 - 101559
Published: Feb. 7, 2024
Biochar
refers
to
the
carbonaceous
black
solid
residue
product
obtained
from
thermochemical
decomposition
of
waste
biomass
typically
under
oxygen-limited
environment.
There
are
many
methods
for
biochar
production
streams,
prominent
pyrolysis,
torrefaction,
and
hydrothermal
carbonization.
However,
yield
properties
depend
mainly
on
process
parameters,
such
as
temperature,
residence
time,
heating
rate,
gas
environment,
feedstock
types,
among
others.
This
review
provides
current
state-of-art
in
by
assessing
parametric
influence
conditions
yields,
properties,
compositions
across
carbonization
their
variants.
Furthermore,
compares
contrasts
different
techniques
with
respect
mass
energy
at
similar
conditions.
It
was
found
that
irrespective
techniques,
operating
typically,
150–300
°C
hydrothermal,
200–300
300–600
remain
most
influential
parameter
compositions.
While
char
yields
comparable
various
conversion
they
had
strong
effect
properties.
Woody
crop
residues
dominant
feedstocks
studied
due
attractive
bioenergy
(volatile
matter
>80%
ash
content
<15%).
Lastly,
slow
pyrolysis
is
optimized
technique
a
typical
25–50
wt%,
carbon
30–70
wt%
calorific
value
10–30
MJ/kg
450
lignocellulosic
biomass.
Other
critical
findings
have
been
summarised,
perspectives
future
research
were
provided.
Overall,
assessment
can
serve
directive
tool
selecting
an
ideal
technology
high
quality
production.
