Energy potential of residual biomass from agro-industry in a Mediterranean region of southern Italy (Campania)

Fraia, S. Di; Fabozzi, Salvatore; Macaluso, Adriano; Vanoli, Laura

doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.124085

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“…% residual moisture content. The results of biomass characterization are reported in Table 1 and are in agreement with previous analysis found in the literature [17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28].…”

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“…Hazelnut is an highly diffused agricultural product in the Mediterranean regions, particularly in Turkey, Italy and USA, where 69%, 12% and 8% of the global production are located, respectively [16-17-18]. S. Di Fraia et al estimated the energy potential of residual biomass in the region Campania in the southern Italy [19]. They found a very high energy potential of herbaceous crops and from arboreal cultivations, with speci c mention for olive and hazelnut shell residues.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Intermediate pyrolysis of hazelnut shell: temperature effect on energy conversion and products characteristics

Bartolucci,

Cordiner,

Kumar

et al. 2024

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Residual biomass is a renewable and clean energy source that is expected to play a crucial role in the energy transition. Thermochemical valorization of agro-industrial waste represents a promising alternative, which is still requiring further investigation with regard to the economical sustainability. In this study, intermediate pyrolysis of hazelnut shell was performed employing a laboratory scale screw-type reactor, evaluating the impact of temperature on the mass and energy flows of the process. The results show that temperature has a significant impact on the liquid and non-condensable gas yields, whilst biochar yield remains stable in the range of 18-23 w/w %. Pyrolysis condensates spontaneously split into organic and aqueous fractions and have calorific value of 18.1-18.5 MJ/kg and 1.9-3.2 MJ/kg, respectively. GC-MS analysis revealed that aromatic compounds dominate the organic fraction, while acetic acid is very abundant in the water-phase (125-147 g/L), suggesting attracting the potential recovery of chemicals. The carbon conversion efficiency for intermediate pyrolysis is around 90% and the theoretical energy recovery ratio is maximized at 76.6 % at 500 ° C. Moreover, the energy recovery ratio is rather high 72-76 % in the temperature range explored, showing that intermediate pyrolysis may adapt effectively to changes in temperature.

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Intermediate pyrolysis of hazelnut shell: temperature effect on energy conversion and products characteristics

Bartolucci,

Cordiner,

Kumar

et al. 2024

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“…Considering that environmental sustainability is critical at the moment, but energy demand keeps growing, biomass provides an alternative fuel that can replace fossil fuels and thus enhance sustainability. Sources of biomass that can be turned into renewable energy include wood, industrial waste, energy crops, and farm and animal waste [3].…”

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confidence: 99%

Characterization and Comparative Analysis of Natural, Sustainable Composite Material Properties Using Bio-Binder for Eco-Friendly Construction Applications

2023

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The utilization of waste materials like bio-binders and fine aggregates in construction is crucial for achieving environmentally sustainable building practices. By reusing these materials, we can significantly reduce waste production and preserve precious natural resources, making it a vital aspect of sustainable construction. This paper presents the experimental findings on the mechanical characteristics of using micro sand silica mixed with a bio-binder such as okra. The estimated mechanical properties that are discussed in this research include modulus, strength, and toughness. Okra with three different weight percentages (5, 10, and 15%) was mixed with four different micro-size particles (25, 250, 425, and 850 μm) and then compressed into a cylindrical sample. Okra demonstrated good adherence characteristics to sand silica particles, where the test results indicate that adding okra significantly affects the mechanical properties. Thermal analysis and SEM were employed to investigate the material degradation, surface morphology, and the internal structure of the composites. In general, it has been observed that at a particle size of 250 μm, the best mechanical properties have been achieved at a 15% weight ratio of the okra bio-binder.

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“…Extensive research activity is underway to identify the potential of biomass waste to energy conversion in various countries (Chang et al, 2019;Di Fraia et al, 2020;Hiloidhari et al, 2019), the logistics of supplying biomass feedstock, and analysing the costs involved in harvesting, storage and transporting feedstock (Agar et al, 2020;Briones-Hidrovo et al, 2021). The advantage of biomass (especially waste from agriculture and forests) power generation relative to intermittent solar and wind resources is that it is one of the best forms of energy for providing baseload power if the feedstock supply chain is adequately addressed.…”

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Prospects of Sustainable Biomass-Based Power Generation in a Small Island Country

Prasad

Raturi

2021

Journal of Cleaner Production

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Energy potential of residual biomass from agro-industry in a Mediterranean region of southern Italy (Campania)

Cited by 26 publications

References 109 publications

Intermediate pyrolysis of hazelnut shell: temperature effect on energy conversion and products characteristics

Intermediate pyrolysis of hazelnut shell: temperature effect on energy conversion and products characteristics

Characterization and Comparative Analysis of Natural, Sustainable Composite Material Properties Using Bio-Binder for Eco-Friendly Construction Applications

Prospects of Sustainable Biomass-Based Power Generation in a Small Island Country

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