Study of Cynara Cardunculus L. Lignocelullosic Biomass Production in Dry Conditions

González, J.; Perez, Fernando Xavier Jarrín; Fernández, J. A.; Lezáun, Juan Antonio; Rodríguez, D.; Perea, F.; Romero, Carolina Díaz; Ochoa, M. J.; Garcia, Maria Aparecida Vieira Teixeira; Villar, F. J. Sanz

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“…However, if the crop receives 2–3 irrigation applications from mid-April to late May (when irrigation water is normally still available in many regions), dry biomass yields in excess of 25 t ha −1 may be easily attainable. This is in agreement with other data obtained in the Mediterranean basin [ 4 , 10 ].…”

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Cultivation and Characterization of Cynara Cardunculus for Solid Biofuels Production in the Mediterranean Region

Grammelis

Malliopoulou

Basinas

et al. 2008

IJMS

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Technical specifications of solid biofuels are continuously improved towards the development and promotion of their market. Efforts in the Greek market are limited, mainly due to the climate particularity of the region, which hinders the growth of suitable biofuels. Taking also into account the increased oil prices and the high inputs required to grow most annual crops in Greece, cardoon (Cynara cardunculus L.) is now considered the most important and promising sources for solid biofuel production in Greece in the immediate future. The reason is that cardoon is a perennial crop of Mediterranean origin, well adapted to the xerothermic conditions of southern Europe, which can be utilized particularly for solid biofuel production. This is due to its minimum production cost, as this perennial weed may perform high biomass productivity on most soils with modest or without any inputs of irrigation and agrochemicals. Within this framework, the present research work is focused on the planning and analysis of different land use scenarios involving this specific energy crop and the combustion behaviour characterization for the solid products. Such land use scenarios are based on quantitative estimates of the crop's production potential under specific soil-climatic conditions as well as the inputs required for its realization in comparison to existing conventional crops. Concerning its decomposition behaviour, devolatilisation and char combustion tests were performed in a non-isothermal thermogravimetric analyser (TA Q600). A kinetic analysis was applied and accrued results were compared with data already available for other lignocellulosic OPEN ACCESSInt. J. Mol. Sci. 2008, 9 1242 materials. The thermogravimetric analysis showed that the decomposition process of cardoon follows the degradation of other lignocellulosic fuels, meeting high burnout rates. This research work concludes that Cynara cardunculus, under certain circumstances, can be used as a solid biofuel of acceptable quality.

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“…2–3 applications in April-May, when water availability is higher. This is in agreement with other data obtained in the Mediterranean basin [ 4 , 10 ].…”

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Cultivation and Characterization of Cynara Cardunculus for Solid Biofuels Production in the Mediterranean Region

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Malliopoulou

Basinas

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“…European and Spanish legislation concerning fertilizing products [5] indicate that soil protection should be the main objective when carrying out proper fertilization [6][7].…”

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Phytoremediation Potential of Thistle (Cynara Cardunculus L.) and its Ability to Remove Heavy Metals from Polluted Soils with High Rates of Sewage Sludge

Delgado¹,

Imperial²,

González³

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Pol. J. Environ. Stud.

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The application of sewage sludge as an organic amendment on crops can be one of the main sources of soil contamination by heavy metals. The accumulation of heavy metals can cause adverse effects on soils as well as present a potential risk for the environment [1][2]. Their toxicity depends on the dose applied and other factors, such as the pH of sewage sludge. Also, it is known that other micro-pollutants present in these wastes can cause Pol. J. Environ. Stud. Vol. 26, No. 5 (2017), 1935-1941 Review AbstractThis work studied the use of thistle (Cynara cardunculus L) in order to phytoextract heavy metals from polluted soils due to the application of high rates of thermally dried sewage sludge (TDS). Total and available heavy metals content (Pb, Cd, Cu, Ni, Zn, and Cr) in soil, aerial and root biomass, and extracted heavy metals by both biomasses were analysed. The sewage sludge rate showed a significant difference (p<0.05) in thistle aerial and root biomass. The highest aerial biomass (36.87 g d.w.) was obtained with the sewage sludge 100 t ha -1 and the lowest with the control (27.84 g d.w.). In relation to root biomass, the highest value was observed in control (2.65 g d.w.) and the lowest in the sewage sludge 100 t ha -1 (0.86 g d.w.). The content of total and available heavy metals in the soil increased for Zn and Cu with increasing sludge doses. The same trend was observed for the available Ni. However, Pb and Cd showed a different response as their availability in the soil decreased. The phytoextraction potential of heavy metals by thistle aerial biomass decreased with increasing rates of sewage sludge. Maximum extraction was achieved by using sewage sludge 50 t ha -1 in Cd>Ni> Pb>Zn>Cu>Cr.

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Study of Cynara Cardunculus L. Lignocelullosic Biomass Production in Dry Conditions

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Cultivation and Characterization of Cynara Cardunculus for Solid Biofuels Production in the Mediterranean Region

Cultivation and Characterization of Cynara Cardunculus for Solid Biofuels Production in the Mediterranean Region

Phytoremediation Potential of Thistle (Cynara Cardunculus L.) and its Ability to Remove Heavy Metals from Polluted Soils with High Rates of Sewage Sludge

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