Potential of bamboo for energy purposes

Rusch, Fernando; Lúcio, Danielle de Moraes; Campos, Rafaela Faber de

doi:10.33448/rsd-v9i7.3537

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“…There is no unambiguous evaluation of bamboo in the literature, e.g., displacement of wildlife and a decrease in the biodiversity of existing ecosystems due to bamboo production [74]; however, bamboo supporters have a significant advantage. Bamboo presents as a viable material alternative for energy use, both through natural biomass and in the production of briquettes, pellets, and charcoal [75]. From the point of view of scientific honesty, research should be continued, so further research should be undertaken to understand the properties of bamboo even better.…”

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Management of Energy Enterprises in Zero-Emission Conditions: Bamboo as an Innovative Biomass for the Production of Green Energy by Power Plants

Borowski

2022

Energies

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Managing energy-producing companies as well as managing the entire energy sector in the light of legal and environmental requirements requires a new vision, mission, and strategy. The paper analyses the strategies of energy enterprises. It is not enough now to produce energy and deliver it at appropriate, acceptable prices to consumers; it must be generated with the least negative impact on the environment. To achieve that plan, companies should cut the carbon intensity of their products by 20% by 2030, 45% by 2035, and 100% by 2050, using a baseline of 2016. To compared to 1990 levels, the greenhouse gas emission reduction target for 2030 should be increased to 55%. Bioenergy will represent 18% of total final energy consumption in 2050. Additionally, this requires the development of a long-term strategy that can force companies to completely reorganize their production or start a new operation and activities. A low-cost strategy or a competition strategy are insufficient, and it is necessary to look for new strategies that combine adaptation to the requirements of the external environment with the use of innovative solutions. The article analyzes the possibilities of implementing an innovative strategy based on biomass, especially bamboo biomass. The reduction in CO2 emissions of bamboo, taking into account life cycle emissions, can reach up to 85%. The novelty is to show the possibility of producing electricity by a large-scale power plant solely based on bamboo biomass on the example of a power plant located in the Tokushima prefecture, Japan. Another novelty is the fact that this article draws attention to the problem of burning bamboo in a power plant. The problem is that, as a result of burning bamboo, the clinker settles quite quickly. The study analyzes the selected ingredients for co-firing, which improve the combustion parameters of bamboo biomass (e.g., blended 20% bamboo with 80% pine or 30% bamboo with 70% tree bark). The importance of this research lies in the fact that it shows new innovative solutions in the energy sector that will help to achieve emission reductions. In addition, the article proposes to use eco-innovations and pay attention to eco-efficiency. Such solutions are an opportunity for ecological development through the use of bamboo as a fuel, which is classified as a renewable energy source by power plants.

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Management of Energy Enterprises in Zero-Emission Conditions: Bamboo as an Innovative Biomass for the Production of Green Energy by Power Plants

Borowski

2022

Energies

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“…Biomass energy is the most commonly used form of renewable energy in the world, and in this context, bamboo is one alternative that stands out, as it has a great deal of potential for producing energy [53]. Bamboo has a satisfactory calorific value when compared to other plants, and its biomass can be used both in the raw form (in natura) and can be processed in the form of charcoal, briquette, pellet, syngas and biofuel [54]. Bamboo also produces more biomass than other energy crops, like poplar, switchgrass, miscanthus, common reed and bagasse [55,56].…”

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A Concise Review of Dendrocalamus asper and Related Bamboos: Germplasm Conservation, Propagation and Molecular Biology

Mustafa

Derise

Yong

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Bamboos represent an emerging forest resource of economic significance and provide an avenue for sustainable development of forest resources. The development of the commercial bamboo industry is founded upon efficient molecular and technical approaches for the selection and rapid multiplication of elite germplasm for its subsequent propagation via commercial agro-forestry business enterprises. This review will delve into the micropropagation of Dendrocalamus asper, one of the most widely cultivated commercial varieties of bamboo, and will encompass the selection of germplasm, establishment of explants in vitro and micropropagation techniques. The currently available information pertaining to molecular biology, DNA barcoding and breeding, has been included, and potential areas for future research in the area of genetic engineering and gene regulation have been highlighted. This information will be of relevance to both commercial breeders and molecular biologists who have an interest in establishing bamboo as a crop of the future.

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“…Although the use of bamboo is large, based on the energetic properties (Rusch et al, 2020a) and for composites for civil construction (Rusch et al, 2020b), the valorization of shoots needs to be expanded. The goal was to increase the consuming market, stimulating new uses and food security in scarce places (Hunter & Yang, 2002).…”

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Paste as a new product from Bamboo shoot (Dendrocalamus asper): physicochemical and microbiological properties

Watanabe

Aquino

Amante

2021

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There are 50 to 60 bamboo species, which the shoots are edible. This work aimed for the development and characterization of a new product from the Dendrocalamus asper specie, related to physicochemical, microbiological, texture and color characterization of a bamboo shoot paste. Cyanide was eliminated through preprocessing and the formula of the new product did not compromise bamboo shoots characteristics, as low-fat content food. The presence of phenolic compounds in the paste and antioxidant activity, even considering a product of high content of moisture, supports its consumption. As to the obtaining conditions, microbiological results indicate that consumption is safe, right after the paste production and during storage. The texture characteristics during storage, at room temperature and under cold, indicate the technical viability for this product, achieving stability, although it is still nonexistent in the market. Color changes in the final product, comparing to raw material, kept typical characteristics of bamboo shoot during storage, even considering browning reactions due to thermal treatment.

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Potential of bamboo for energy purposes

Cited by 5 publications

References 18 publications

Management of Energy Enterprises in Zero-Emission Conditions: Bamboo as an Innovative Biomass for the Production of Green Energy by Power Plants

Management of Energy Enterprises in Zero-Emission Conditions: Bamboo as an Innovative Biomass for the Production of Green Energy by Power Plants

A Concise Review of Dendrocalamus asper and Related Bamboos: Germplasm Conservation, Propagation and Molecular Biology

Paste as a new product from Bamboo shoot (Dendrocalamus asper): physicochemical and microbiological properties

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