Biomass and cardboard waste-based briquettes for heating and cooking: Thermal efficiency and emissions analysis

Ferronato, Navarro; Mendoza, Iris Jabneel Calle; Mayta, Jazmin Gidari Ruiz; Portillo, Marcelo Antonio Gorritty; Conti, Fabio; Torretta, Vincenzo

doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.134111

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“…In addition to the economic viability of the production of solid fuels from agricultural wastes, this biofuel contributes to solving the problem of the loose structure of biomass raw materials, which facilitates transportation and mitigates the inconvenience of the low-energy efficiency of direct biomass combustion. Compared to fossil fuels, solid biofuel combustion emits less sulfur dioxide [18][19][20]. The characterization of the solid fuels includes proximate analysis and Higher Heating Value (HHV), see Table 4.…”

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“…Despite the low cost and high energy potential, some characteristics inherent in biomass, such as low density, irregular shape and size, and high moisture content, may contribute to the low efficiency of combustion [2,[14][15][16][17]. For this reason, an alternative is biomass densification technology, which facilitates transportation and has solved the inconvenience of low energy efficiency of the direct combustion of biomass [18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26]. The use of densified biomass for combustion can also show many advantages when compared to coal, firewood, or raw material: the compaction concentrates the calorific value per unit volume and has more uniform combustion.…”

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“…The use of densified biomass for combustion can also show many advantages when compared to coal, firewood, or raw material: the compaction concentrates the calorific value per unit volume and has more uniform combustion. In addition to some logistical advantages such as facilitating transportation, handling, and storage, the use of densified biomass for combustion reduces the possibility of spontaneous combustion during storage and includes some ecological benefits, such as reducing particle emissions, decreasing deforestation by replacing the fuel wood, and helping to minimize the problem of residue disposal [2,[18][19][20]. This work considered babassu cake, cashew nutshell, sugarcane bagasse, carnauba straw, and carnauba stalk as potential raw materials for the production of solid biofuel from their blends.…”

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Evaluation of Babassu Cake Generated in the Extraction of the Oil as Feedstock for Biofuel Production

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The growing demand for energy and the concern about environmental impacts reinforce the necessity for renewable energy sources such as biofuels. In this study, cake generated in the babassu oil extraction was evaluated as a potential feedstock for solid biofuel production, and it contains a blend of cashew nutshell, sugarcane bagasse, carnauba straw, and carnauba stalk. All samples were characterized by proximate analysis and Higher Heating Value. Carbonization was used to improve energy performance and compaction to understand the mechanism and the characteristics of the biomasses compacted. In the extraction of babassu oil, fresh and aged (90 days) kernel samples were used. The fresh samples reached a yield of 59.8%, and the aged samples reached a yield of 70.66%. The carbonization of babassu cake was carried out in a Muffle furnace at temperatures of 250, 300, 350, and 400 °C. The fresh babassu cake showed an HHV of 23.06 MJ kg−1 and after carbonization of 28.07 (250 °C), 30.69 (300 °C), 28.24 (350 °C), and 18.27 MJ kg−1 (400 °C). At 400 °C, a decrease in HHV of 20.8% occurred, and an increase in Ash (%) of 195% occurred. Proximate analysis showed that biomasses are compatible, with some having a higher compatibility than other biological materials already used as fuels in the industry.

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“…Apart from the most commonly used alternative fuels mentioned above, a variety of other biomass alternative fuels can be found in the literature. These include, carpet fragments, shredded paper, cardboard boxes, poultry litter, liquefied natural gas, lint, textile waste, animal manure, etc. But there are not many investigative reports on such usages, and more research is required to prove their candidacy as alternative fuels.…”

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Recent Advances on the Uses of Biomass Alternative Fuels in Cement Manufacturing Process: A Review

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The combustion of fossil energy has resulted in the emission of a substantial quantity of greenhouse gases, leading to the occurrence of global warming and a cascade of climate-related issues. Among many fossil energy consuming and heavily polluting processes, cement manufacturing from the precalciner kiln system stands out as a significant contributor. Over the past few decades, a substantial body of research has been conducted with the aim of reducing both the energy consumption and environmental impact associated with this industry through the utilization of alternative fuel sources. The integration of alternative fuels (plastic waste, meat and bone meal, municipal solid waste, refuse-derived fuel, tire-derived fuel, wood waste, etc.) in cement manufacturing has garnered considerable attention due to its efficacy in substituting the thermal energy requirements historically met by fossil fuels (coal, petroleum coke, oil, natural gas, etc.), thereby mitigating greenhouse gases emissions (CO 2 ). The harshly alkaline conditions, elevated temperatures, and prolonged residence time of the rotary kiln facilitate the incineration of a diverse range of waste materials and hazardous substances (municipal solid waste, tirederived fuel, dioxins and furans, heavy metals, etc.). However, alternative fuel still causes many problems. In recent years, with the increasingly attractive carbon emissions, biomass has proven to be a capable energy to meet the growing demand for clean energy. Biomass alternative fuels used to replace fossil fuels may reduce carbon emissions, and this is the main goal of climate strategy in various countries in the world. This paper presents the latest advancements in the utilization of biomass alternative fuels within the cement industry, and thoroughly examines and deliberates upon many scholarly articles pertaining to this particular research area. Studies on the impact of biomass alternative fuels on environmental emission, and challenges that may encounter when using biomass replacement fuel have also been included in this review. This paper furnishes a comprehensive understanding and elucidation of biomass alternative fuels, encompassing their implementation in the cement industry, while accentuating their salutary ramifications on the environment. Subsequently, we scrutinize the principal quandaries pertaining to the cocombustion of biomass alternative fuel in the cement industry and proffer feasible proposals for targeted solutions.

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“…The collection and management system can be potentially paid by the hotels. The collection fee should *Compared to firewood (Ferronato et al, 2022b).…”

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Can tourism support resource circularity in small islands? On-field analysis and intervention proposals in Madagascar

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Open dumping and burning of solid waste are common practices in low-income countries. On small and touristic islands, the problem is exacerbated due to the additional volume of waste amount generated by tourists. This article presents how, using Nosy Be island in Madagascar as a case study, waste recovery and recycling can be fostered by tourism to tackle the waste challenge. About 95% of the waste of Nosy Be is openly dumped, discarded to sea or openly burned. Field analysis, interviews with local stakeholders and waste flow analysis served as methodological tools to assess the current solid waste management (SWM) system of Nosy Be. Stakeholder mapping and involvement as well as first exchange among local and international actors provided the basis to identify key practice and opportunities. Research findings highlight the importance of active participation and involvement of local partners supported by international experts, to suggest how touristic centres can serve as core of circular approaches. The article presents potential circular models to be implemented in Nosy Be, taking tourism as the entry point including the aspects of financial support, separated waste flows and the interest in ‘green tourism marketing’. This case study underlines how international cooperation, touristic activities and common efforts can potentially help low-income communities improve their SWM practices.

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Biomass and cardboard waste-based briquettes for heating and cooking: Thermal efficiency and emissions analysis

Cited by 11 publications

References 36 publications

Evaluation of Babassu Cake Generated in the Extraction of the Oil as Feedstock for Biofuel Production

Evaluation of Babassu Cake Generated in the Extraction of the Oil as Feedstock for Biofuel Production

Recent Advances on the Uses of Biomass Alternative Fuels in Cement Manufacturing Process: A Review

Can tourism support resource circularity in small islands? On-field analysis and intervention proposals in Madagascar

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