Comprehensive Characterization of Some Selected Biomass for Bioenergy Production

Yahya, Asmau M.; Adeleke, Adekunle A.; Nzerem, Petrus; Ikubanni, Peter P.; Ayuba, Salihu; Rasheed, Hauwa A.; Gimba, Abdullahi; Okafor, Ikechukwu; Okolie, Jude A.; Paramasivam, Prabhu

doi:10.1021/acsomega.3c05656

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“…High-quality maize biomass contains 47-54% carbon [96]. Despite the lower content of hydrogen compared to carbon in biomass, its impact on the calorific value is significant [97]. Its decarbonization potential positions it as one of the most promising energy carriers, crucial for the transition to a low-emission energy system [98].…”

Section: The Biomass Of Zea Mays and Its Energy Valuementioning

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Soil Enzyme Response and Calorific Value of Zea mays Used for the Phytoremediation of Soils Contaminated with Diesel Oil

Borowik,

Wyszkowska,

Zaborowska

et al. 2024

Energies

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Ensuring a stable and cost-effective energy supply is a major challenge for the International Energy Agency (IEA). Additionally, the effectiveness of vermiculite and dolomite in mitigating the adverse effects of diesel oil, a petroleum-derived product, on plant growth and development, and on the biochemical activity of the soil, were assessed. Therefore, an attempt was made in the study to determine the energy properties of Zea mays, which is suitable for cultivation in contaminated areas. For these purposes, several parameters were analyzed in its biomass, including calorific value (Q), heating value (Hv), energy yield (Yep), ash content, and the presence of carbon (C), hydrogen (H), sulfur (S), nitrogen (N), and oxygen (O). Biochemical activity was measured through the evaluation of soil enzymes serving as indicators for the carbon (dehydrogenases, catalase, β-glucosidase), nitrogen (urease), sulfur (arylsulfatase), and phosphorus (acid and alkaline phosphatase) cycles. The plant greenness index was also determined. It has been demonstrated that diesel oil does not alter the calorific value of Zea mays biomass but significantly reduces the biomass quantity and destabilizes the biochemical properties of the soil. Zea mays contained an average of 6.84% ash, 49.88% C, 5.65% H, 0.17% S, 2.90% N, and 34.57% O. The calorific value of Zea mays ranged from 15.02 to 15.54 MJ kg−1 d.m. of plants, and the heating value ranged from 18.25 to 19.21 MJ kg−1 d.m. of plants. The biomass obtained from contaminated soil is recommended for energy purposes. The sorbents used—vermiculite and dolomite—proved to be less effective in the remediation of soil contaminated with diesel oil.

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Section: The Biomass Of Zea Mays and Its Energy Valuementioning

confidence: 99%

Soil Enzyme Response and Calorific Value of Zea mays Used for the Phytoremediation of Soils Contaminated with Diesel Oil

Borowik,

Wyszkowska,

Zaborowska

et al. 2024

Energies

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“…The moisture content is similar in both sets of results. These differences in composition could impact the yield and quality of thermal products obtained from the hydrothermal valorization of pea pods and are caused by changes in the production of the pea pods, such as weather, soil, and crop variety [31]. Understanding the composition of biomass is crucial for optimizing the valorization process and developing value-added products from biomass.…”

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Hydrothermal Valorization via Liquid Hot Water and Hydrothermal Carbonization of Pea Pod Waste: Characterization of the Biochar and Quantification of Platform Molecules

Galvis-Sandoval,

Lozano-Pérez,

Guerrero-Fajardo

2024

Applied Sciences

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Pea pod cultivation spans various regions and climates, with a global production of around 20 million tons. The pea peel wastes, which make up 30–40% of the total weight of the peas, are freely available in large quantities. The biomass used was characterized via ultimate, proximate, and structural analysis, obtaining 20.2%w of cellulose and 17.4%w of hemicellulose, which, via valorization processes, can be transformed into platform chemicals. Hydrothermal valorization presents itself as a clean form of treatment for these wastes, ranging from 120 to 180 °C (LHW) and from 180 to 260 °C (HTC). The use of LHW can lead to the production of sugars (up to 70%w yield) and levulinic acid (4%w yield), while the use of HTC leads to formic acid (40%w yield) and levulinic acid (4%w yield). The use of LHW for longer periods favors the production of HMF and furfural. The use of homogeneous catalysts (H2SO4, CH3COOH, KOH, and NaHCO3) was implemented, and their selectivity was described. Solid fractions of LHW and HTC were characterized via FTIR and elemental analysis, and the change in their structure was described as they shifted from biomass to biochar. Optimal conditions for each platform chemical were reported to best utilize the pea pod waste.

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“…The moisture content is similar in both sets of results. These differences in composition could impact the yield and quality of thermal products obtained from the hydrothermal valorization of pea pods and are caused by changes in the production of the peapods, such as weather, soil, and crop variety [29]. Understanding the composition of biomass is crucial for optimizing the valorization process and developing value-added products from biomass.…”

Section: Proximate Analysismentioning

confidence: 99%

Hydrothermal valorization via liquid hot water and hydrothermal carbonization of pea pod waste: Characterization of the biochar, and quantification of platform molecules.

Galvis-Sandoval,

Lozano-Pérez,

Guerrero-Fajardo

2023

Preprint

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The cultivation of pea pods spans across various regions and climates with a global production of around 20 million tons. The pea peel wastes, which make up 30–40% of the total weight of the peas, are freely available in large quantities. The biomass used was characterized via ultimate, proximate, and structural analysis obtaining a 20,2 %w of cellulose and 17,4 %w of hemicellulose which via valorization processes can be transformed into platform chemicals. Hydrothermal valorization presents itself as a clean form of treatment of said wastes, ranging from 120 – 180 ºC (LHW) to 180 to 260 ºC (HTC). The use of LHW can lead to the production of sugars (up to 70%w yield) and levulinic acid (4 %w yield) while the use of HTC leads to Formic acid (40 %w) and levulinic acid (4 %w yield). The use of LHW for longer times favors the production of HMF and Furfural. The use of homogeneous catalysts (H2SO4, CH3COOH, KOH and NaHCO3) was implemented and their selectivity described. Solid fractions of LHW and HTC were characterized via FTIR and elemental analysis and the change in their structure described as they shift from biomass to biochar. Optimal conditions for each platform chemical were reported for best utilization of the peapod waste.

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Comprehensive Characterization of Some Selected Biomass for Bioenergy Production

Cited by 9 publications

References 99 publications

Soil Enzyme Response and Calorific Value of Zea mays Used for the Phytoremediation of Soils Contaminated with Diesel Oil

Soil Enzyme Response and Calorific Value of Zea mays Used for the Phytoremediation of Soils Contaminated with Diesel Oil

Hydrothermal Valorization via Liquid Hot Water and Hydrothermal Carbonization of Pea Pod Waste: Characterization of the Biochar and Quantification of Platform Molecules

Hydrothermal valorization via liquid hot water and hydrothermal carbonization of pea pod waste: Characterization of the biochar, and quantification of platform molecules.

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