Physicochemical and thermal analysis of argan fruit residues (AFRs) as a new local biomass for bioenergy production

Rahib, Yassine; Sarh, Brahim; Chaoufi, Jamal; Bonnamy, Sylvie; Elorf, Abdallah

doi:10.1007/s10973-020-09804-7

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“…Proximate analysis was done using a Shimadzu analyser DTG-60 according to the ASTM standard procedures. A more detailed description of the experimental protocol can be found in our previous work [16]. A calorimetric bomb (Parr 2100) was used to measure the high heating value (HHV).…”

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“…Moreover, the hardness of ANS makes their storage and transport easier and ensures their long durability. The low values of N and S are a good indicator concerning the release of NOx and SOx pollutants to the atmosphere [16]. The theoretical air volume per kg fuel, calculated based on the ultimate analysis of the fuel, was found to be 4.75 Nm 3 .kg -1 .…”

Section: Biomass Characterizationmentioning

confidence: 96%

“…The values found for these two properties were 596 Kg.m -3 and 10.13 GJ.m -3 (for bulk and energetic density, respectively). This indicates that ANS can be an excellent candidate for thermochemical conversion [16,19,20]. Moreover, the hardness of ANS makes their storage and transport easier and ensures their long durability.…”

Section: Biomass Characterizationmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Combustion and pollutant emission characteristics of argan nut shell (ANS) biomass

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Boushaki

Sarh

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Fuel Processing Technology

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Combustion and pollutant emission characteristics of argan nut shell (ANS) biomass

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“…Argan fruits are a source of biologically active and edible oil that finds applications in cosmetic and pharmaceutical products or is consumed as food. It is rich in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids, and in minor compounds such as tocopherols, polyphenols, and carotenoids [ 22 ]. The byproduct derived from the argan oil extraction process, referred to as argan press cake (APC), has traditionally been used for animal feeding because of its high levels of dry matter, that includes proteins (48.4%).…”

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Mechanical, Barrier and Thermal Properties of Amylose-Argan Proteins-Based Bioplastics in the Presence of Transglutaminase

Famiglietti

Zannini

Turco

et al. 2023

IJMS

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The bioeconomy aims to discover new sources for producing energy and materials and to valorize byproducts that otherwise would get wasted. In this work, we investigate the possibility of producing novel bioplastics, made up of argan seed proteins (APs), extracted from argan oilcake, and amylose (AM), obtained from barley plants through an RNA interference technique. Argan, Argania spinosa, is a plant widespread in arid regions of Northern Africa, where it plays a fundamental socio-ecological role. Argan seeds are used to obtain a biologically active and edible oil, producing a byproduct, the oilcake, that is rich in proteins, fibers, and fats, and is generally used as animal food. Recently, argan oilcakes have been attracting attention as a waste to be recovered to obtain high-added-value products. Here, APs were chosen to test the performance of blended bioplastics with AM, because they have the potential to improve the properties of the final product. High-AM-starches present attractive features for use as bioplastics, including a higher gel-forming capacity, a higher thermal stability, and reduced swelling compared to normal starch. It has already been demonstrated that pure AM-based films provide more suitable properties than normal starch-based films. Here, we report on the performance of these novel blended bioplastics in terms of their mechanical, barrier, and thermal properties; and the effect of the enzyme microbial transglutaminase (mTGase) as a reticulating agent for AP’s components was also studied. These results contribute to the development of novel sustainable bioplastics with improved properties and confirm the possibility of valorizing the byproduct, APs, using them as a new raw material.

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“…Thermal analysis of argon fruit residue (AFR) for bioenergy production showed that the AFR exhibited a heating value in the range of 17 to 22.5 MJ/kg, which is nearer to the heating values of lignite coal and wood pellet. 10 Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) of the Phaneravahlii fruit biomass revealed that the biomass displayed an activation temperature of 823 K to achieve the activated carbon. 11 TGA of Jatropha curcas fruit showed that the fruit contained an ash content of 15.4%.…”

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Pyrolysis characteristics and kinetic analysis of Indian almond fruit biomass by thermogravimetric analysis for the potential source of bioenergy

Kumar¹,

Edwin²,

Raj³

2022

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part E:

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Pyrolysis has recently emerged as a viable and sustainable approach for assessing the bioenergy potential of agricultural waste. Indian almond fruit (IAF) has the potential for bioenergy recovery for heat and electricity generation, whereas, the characterization and the kinetics data of IAF have never been explored. In this research, the IAF biomass was involved in proximate, ultimate and chemical analysis for the complete characterization of biomass. Further, the pyrolysis behaviour and kinetic analysis of IAF were investigated by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) technique using five heating rates such as 5°C/min, 10°C/min, 15°C/min, 20°C/min and 25°C/min, respectively. Kinetic analysis was performed on the IAF biomass using different kinetic models such as Kissinger, Friedman, Kissinger–Akahira–Sunose (KAS) and Flynn–Wall–Ozawa (FWO). Furthermore, thermodynamic parameters were determined using the decomposition data obtained from the TGA curve. A characterization study revealed that the IAF biomass displayed a heating value of 18.31 MJ/kg. The carbon and hydrogen contents were noted as 50.72% and 4.98%, respectively, and no traces of sulphur were observed. The IAF biomass exhibited the maximum lignin content of 21.14%. TGA results revealed that the IAF biomass decomposed in three stages, stage 1: 35°C to 110°C, stage 2: 110 °C to 240°C and stage 3: 240°C to 400°C. Higher mass loss was seen in stage 3 due to the simultaneous degradation of cellulose, hemicelluloses and lignin. Activation energy calculated by Kissinger, Friedman, KAS and FWO exhibited as 12.23 and 9.15 kJ/mol – 19.09 and 26.10 kJ/mol – 132.57 and 32.60 kJ/mol – 142.33 kJ/mol, respectively. Furthermore, thermodynamic analysis of IAF biomass displayed that the pyrolysis process was a spontaneous and endothermic process. In addition, the pyrolysis characterization of various biomass investigated by the previous researchers has been compared with the present results.

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Physicochemical and thermal analysis of argan fruit residues (AFRs) as a new local biomass for bioenergy production

Cited by 21 publications

References 31 publications

Combustion and pollutant emission characteristics of argan nut shell (ANS) biomass

Combustion and pollutant emission characteristics of argan nut shell (ANS) biomass

Mechanical, Barrier and Thermal Properties of Amylose-Argan Proteins-Based Bioplastics in the Presence of Transglutaminase

Pyrolysis characteristics and kinetic analysis of Indian almond fruit biomass by thermogravimetric analysis for the potential source of bioenergy

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