Influence of Bark on the Physical and Thermal Decomposition Properties of Short-Rotation Eucalyptus

Gonçalves, Bruna Caroline Marques; Till, Dustin; Fasina, Oladiran; Tamang, Bijay; Gallagher, Tom

doi:10.1007/s12155-015-9606-1

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“…Bulk density of lignocellulosic biomass is relatively low compared to other solid fuel resources such as coal, with woody biomass typically having higher bulk density than agricultural straws. − Bulk densities of a few lignocellulosic feedstocks from the literature are listed in Table . Loose bulk density ranges from about 40 to 250 kg/m 3 for agricultural straws and from about 130 to 400 kg/m 3 for woody biomass.…”

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Characterizing Variability in Lignocellulosic Biomass: A Review

Yan

Oyedeji

Leal

et al. 2020

ACS Sustainable Chem. Eng.

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Feedstock variability is a significant barrier to the scale-up and commercialization of lignocellulosic biofuel technologies. Variability in feedstock characteristics and behavior creates numerous challenges to the biorefining industry by affecting continuous operation and biofuels yields. Currently, feedstock variability is understood and explained largely on the basis of chemical composition. Physical and mechanical properties and behavior of lignocellulosic feedstock in various unit operations, studied through advanced analytical methods, can further explain variability. Such studies will enable us in developing processes and designing equipment to improve operation and conversion performance. In this perspective, we review several advanced analytical methods that measure density, moisture content, thermal properties, flowability, grindability, rheology properties, and micromorphological characteristics. We also discuss the correlations and interactions among these properties that reflect the complexity of lignocellulosic biomass as a feedstock and the associated quality metrics and logistics of supplying consistent quality feedstock to a biorefinery. We also examine methods that have not traditionally been used to characterize lignocellulosic feedstocks but have the potential to bridge the gap in our explanation of feedstock variability.

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Section: Geometric and Volumetric Propertiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Characterizing Variability in Lignocellulosic Biomass: A Review

Yan

Oyedeji

Leal

et al. 2020

ACS Sustainable Chem. Eng.

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“…Selecting superior clones helps optimize charcoal production in order to meet industry requirements (Protásio et al 2014, Protásio et al 2015, Assis et al 2015. The most important parameters for clone selection are wood basic density (WBD), dry matter (DM), high heat value (HHV), elemental chemical composition, lignin content (LIG), extractive content (EXT), holocellulose (HOLO) and energy density (ED) (Guo et al 2010, Gonçalves et al 2015, Protásio et al 2019.…”

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Selection of superior clones of Corymbia hybrids based on wood and charcoal properties

Loureiro

Vieira

Costa³

et al. 2019

Maderas, Cienc. tecnol.

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The use of fast-growing trees is a good economic strategy for charcoal production. Wood with adequate chemical and physical properties generally is positively correlated with charcoal quality. The objective of this research was to evaluate wood quality from fast-growing hybrids for charcoal production. Three Corymbia citriodora x Corymbia torelliana and four Corymba torelliana x Corymba citriodora hybrid clones were evaluated. Parameters used to evaluate wood quality were wood basic density, elemental and structural chemical composition, energy efficiency and thermogravimetric analysis and the parameters evaluated for charcoal quality were apparent relative density, gravimetric yield, high heating value, proximate analysis and energy efficiency. All clones had wood basic density superior than 0,5 g cm-3 and ash inferior than 1%, which are desirable for a good quality of charcoal. Lignin content did not differ among clones with an average less than the 28% recommended for energetic use. Although clones differed in wood parameters, as dry matter, high heating value, energy density, total extractives, holocellulose content, it did not reflect in charcoal quality differences. Wood from all clones had equal and satisfying high heating value of charcoal and energy efficiency quality for charcoal production and differed in apparent relative density and ash content.

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“…The reduction of fossil fuels, especially oil, natural gas and coal, was discussed by Gonçalves et al (2015), while their substitution by renewable energy sources was suggested by Mehmood et al (2017). The generation of energy through wood can be a good alternative to replace the energy generated by fossil fuels, since it emits less greenhouse gases in the combustion process, considering that the use of fossil fuels leads to numerous problems to the environment, which is caused by excess CO 2 in the atmosphere, including: acid rain, caused by the reaction between pollutants and water vapor in the atmosphere; gradual decrease of the ozone layer and water contamination (Skeva et al 2014).…”

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Wood quality of ten clonal progenies of rubber tree as raw material for bioenergy

Amorim¹,

Longui²,

Freitas³

et al. 2023

Maderas, Cienc. tecnol.

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The use of wood as a bioenergetic source requires knowledge of its technical properties. The rubber tree Hevea brasiliensis has an economic life cycle of 25 to 30 years in Brazil. It is used for extracting rubber and generating residual wood for fuel. Our goal was to characterize the wood quality of 10 clonal progenies as a source of raw material for bioenergy. Ten clonal progenies of 12-year-old Hevea brasiliensis from an experimental planting in Selvíria municipality were evaluated. Three trees per clone were evaluated for individual properties of Higher Heating Value, immediate chemical analysis, chemical composition, fiber di-

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Influence of Bark on the Physical and Thermal Decomposition Properties of Short-Rotation Eucalyptus

Cited by 13 publications

References 36 publications

Characterizing Variability in Lignocellulosic Biomass: A Review

Characterizing Variability in Lignocellulosic Biomass: A Review

Selection of superior clones of Corymbia hybrids based on wood and charcoal properties

Wood quality of ten clonal progenies of rubber tree as raw material for bioenergy

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