Energies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(1), P. 16 - 16
Published: Dec. 24, 2024
The
increasing
demand
for
sustainable
energy
has
spurred
interest
in
biofuels
as
a
renewable
alternative
to
fossil
fuels.
Biomass
gasification
and
pyrolysis
are
two
prominent
thermochemical
conversion
processes
biofuel
production.
While
these
effective,
they
often
influenced
by
complex,
nonlinear,
uncertain
factors,
making
optimization
prediction
challenging.
This
study
highlights
the
application
of
fuzzy
neural
networks
(FNNs)—a
hybrid
approach
that
integrates
strengths
logic
networks—as
novel
tool
address
challenges.
Unlike
traditional
methods,
FNNs
offer
enhanced
adaptability
accuracy
modeling
nonlinear
systems,
them
uniquely
suited
biomass
processes.
review
not
only
ability
optimize
predict
performance
but
also
identifies
their
role
advancing
decision-making
frameworks.
Key
challenges,
benefits,
future
research
opportunities
explored,
showcasing
transformative
potential
Journal of Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2024(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Biochar
is
a
promising
solution
in
the
competent
removal
of
such
toxicants
due
to
its
cost‐effectiveness,
natural
properties,
biologically
rich
composition,
and
environment‐friendly
characteristics.
All
possible
heavy
metals
found
industrial
effluents
how
treat
them
with
biochar‐based
adsorption
strategies
lead
cleaner
hydrosphere
system
were
analyzed.
interactions
metal
are
studied
profiled
small
extent
allow
regional
knowledge
these
occur
biochar
studies
taking
place.
Industrial
possess
various
toxic
pollutants
that
extend
their
exposure
all
kinds
living
organisms,
contaminating
degrading
biosphere.
Adsorption
helps
mitigate
difficulties
as
wastewater
treatment,
remediation
studies,
hazardous
waste
management,
providing
sustainable
quality
life.
The
characteristics
produced
through
pyrolysis
using
different
biomasses
analyzed
carbon
35–90
wt%,
surface
area
5–2100
m
2
/g,
total
pore
volume
0.001–50
cm
3
/g
at
temperature
range
400°C–750ºC.
optimum
conditions
required
for
maximum
efficiency
(96%–99%)
majorly
lie
under
30°C–60°C,
pH
5–8,
time
30
min
1
h.
outcome
this
review
has
significant
results
on
techniques,
highlighting
biochar’s
potential
flexible
tool
an
adsorbent
addressing
challenges
related
threats
implied
by
contamination
effluents.
