Environmental Science and Pollution Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 29, 2024
Abstract
As
efforts
intensify
to
address
the
environmental
impact
of
agricultural
waste,
valorization
Manihot
esculenta
peel
(MEP)
for
sustainable
engineering
applications
presents
a
unique
opportunity
repurpose
this
class
waste
achieve
sustainability
development
goals
while
promoting
socio-economic
pollutant.
The
inherent
properties
MEP,
such
as
its
richness
in
carbohydrates
and
cellulose,
make
it
useful
raw
material
producing
biofuels,
bioethanols,
biocomposites,
other
materials.
Its
resilience
adverse
conditions
also
makes
MEP
well-suited
cultivation
diverse
agroecological
settings,
further
enhancing
appeal
resource.
While
existing
review
articles
provide
valuable
insights
into
utilization
across
various
industries,
they
often
overlook
comprehensive
applications,
creating
notable
knowledge
gap.
Through
systematic
examination
innovative
approaches
documented
literature,
research
seeks
bridge
gap
by
elucidating
strategies
repurposing
cassava
materials
mitigate
pollution
promote
resource
utilization.
By
synthesizing
identifying
key
gaps,
study
advances
understanding
peel’s
potential
facilitates
transition
toward
greener
practices.
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.
Biofuels,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(6), P. 627 - 634
Published: Oct. 30, 2023
This
comparative
study
explores
the
production
and
characterization
of
biochar
derived
from
a
combination
sugarcane
bagasse
(SB)
chicken
feathers
(CF),
with
doping
strategy
for
each
biomass
in
other.
Two
biochars,
SB92CF-BC
(92%
SB
8%
CF)
CF92SB-BC
CF
SB),
were
produced
using
top-lit
updraft
reactor,
resulting
yield
34%
27%,
respectively.
Fourier
transform
infrared
spectroscopy
(FTIR)
analysis
revealed
characteristic
functional
groups
both
minimal
impact
process.
Scanning
electron
(SEM)
showed
distinct
morphological
features,
exhibiting
smoother
surface
displaying
an
irregular
rough
morphology.
Energy
dispersive
X-ray
(EDS)
confirmed
presence
several
elements
higher
nitrogen
content
CF92SB-BC.
Brunauer-Emmett-Teller
(BET)
demonstrated
significant
specific
areas
exceeding
those
reported
unmodified
biochars.
The
findings
suggest
potential
synergistic
effects
strategy.
expands
knowledge
on
diverse
sources
highlights
utilizing
lignocellulosic
non-lignocellulosic
waste
materials
sustainable
production.
