Journal of Technology Innovations and Energy,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
2(3), P. 10 - 36
Published: Aug. 18, 2023
The
use
of
biomass
is
vital
in
reducing
the
negative
effects
rising
fossil
fuel
consumption.
Given
its
quantity
and
diversity,
forest
has
garnered
a
lot
interest
among
many
kinds
biomass.
This
study
evaluates
various
strategies
for
transforming
woody
waste
into
usable
biofuels.
Carbon
dioxide
emissions
from
traditional
energy
generation
systems
could
be
mitigated
through
direct
utilization
Low
conversion
rates,
as
well
soot
residues,
are
some
problems
that
come
up
when
directly
using
sustainability
also
seriously
threatened
by
lack
constant
access
to
Co-combustion
with
coal
pelletizing
two
solutions
proposed
this
issue.
potential
lower
process's
carbon
monoxide,
nitrogen
oxides,
sulfides.
article
reviews
discusses
biochemical
thermochemical
mechanisms
can
transform
variety
liquid
gaseous
Future
research
cutting-edge
assessment
tools
like
life
cycle
assessment,
exergy,
etc.
should
investigate
processes
bioenergy
further.
Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
8(4), P. 333 - 360
Published: Sept. 30, 2023
Biomass
solid
fuel
(BSF)
has
emerged
as
a
promising
renewable
energy
source,
but
its
morphological
and
microstructural
properties
are
crucial
in
determining
their
physical,
mechanical,
chemical
characteristics.
This
paper
provides
an
overview
of
recent
research
on
BSF.
The
focus
is
biomass
sources,
BSF
processing
methods,
properties,
with
special
emphasis
energy-related
studies.
Specific
inclusion
exclusion
criteria
were
established
for
the
study
to
ensure
relevance.
encompassed
studies
about
BSFs
investigating
influence
sources
methods
fuels
within
past
five
years.
Various
technologies
converting
into
usable
discussed,
including
gasification,
torrefaction,
carbonization,
hydrothermal
carbonization
(HTC),
pyrolysis.
Each
advantages
disadvantages
performance,
techno-economics,
climate
impact.
Gasification
efficient
requires
high
investment.
Pyrolysis
produces
bio-oil,
char,
gases
based
feedstock
availability.
Carbonization
generates
low-cost
biochar
carbon
sequestration
applications.
Torrefaction
increases
density
co-firing
coal.
HTC
processes
wet
efficiently
lower
input.
Thermal
treatment
affects
durability
strength,
often
leading
less
due
voids
gaps
between
particles.
Hydrothermal
alters
surface
morphology,
creating
cavities,
pores,
distinctive
shapes.
Slow
pyrolysis
better
while
fast
yields
porosity
area.
Wood
constitutes
67%
utilized
bioenergy
generation,
followed
by
wood
residues
(5%),
agro-residues
(4%),
municipal
wastes
(3%),
crops
livestock
forest
(1%).
source
drawbacks,
such
availability,
cost,
environmental
impact,
suitability
specific
regions
requirements.
review
valuable
professionals,
researchers,
policymakers
interested
fuel.
Discover Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(1)
Published: July 17, 2024
Abstract
Biomass
has
become
a
key
contender
in
the
race
to
find
sustainable
energy
options,
as
we
move
toward
more
environmentally
friendly
future.
This
extensive
assessment
explores
potential
of
biomass
transform
global
landscape.
We
have
examined
different
conversion
technologies,
including
thermal
technologies
such
combustion
and
gasification,
well
biochemical
anaerobic
digestion
biofuel
production,
delved
into
renewable
nature
biomass,
which
is
derived
from
organic
sources
agricultural
residues,
forestry
waste,
special
crops.
highlight
adaptability
for
production
energy,
heat,
biofuels.
Furthermore,
evaluated
socioeconomic
environmental
impacts
use,
greenhouse
gas
emissions,
land
community
effects.
To
increase
source,
it
essential
understand
how
these
three
factors
interact.
maximize
while
curtailing
problems,
this
review
examines
obstacles,
ongoing
research,
recent
developments
effective
biomass-based
systems.
Graphical
Biofuels,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(4), P. 433 - 447
Published: Sept. 13, 2023
AbstractBiochar
is
a
solid
material
that
contains
lot
of
carbon
and
created
by
heating
biomass
in
an
environment
where
there
little
or
no
oxygen.
It
has
become
clear
biochar
holds
great
promise
for
combating
climate
change,
enhancing
soil
fertility,
eliminating
pollutants,
promoting
effective
waste
disposal.
In
particular,
sawdust
produced
via
thermochemical
processes
drawn
attention
because
its
affordability
abundant
availability.
This
review
paper
presents
general
summary
the
production
processes,
including
pyrolysis,
hydrothermal
carbonization,
torrefaction,
gasification.
was
observed
specific
yields
performance
these
methods
vary
depending
on
feedstock
source,
process
parameters,
equipment
used.
Additionally,
properties
biochar,
such
as
content,
surface
area,
stability,
also
method.
The
effects
operating
factors
sawdust-biochar
temperature,
rate,
residence
duration,
are
covered
study.
While
challenges
exist,
ongoing
research
aims
to
improve
applications,
making
it
valuable
tool
climate-smart
agriculture
sustainable
land
management.Keywords:
Biocharsawdustthermochemical
processespyrolysiswaste
management
Disclosure
statementNo
potential
conflict
interest
reported
author(s).Additional
informationFundingThis
work
received
external
funding.
