Combustion Characteristics and Behaviour of Agricultural Biomass: A Short Review

Abstract

Biomass energy is one of the alternative sources of energy, which is particularly accessible in huge quantity worldwide in rural areas. Globally, solid biomass waste is the fourth as an energy resource after coil, oil and gas, which was providing approximately 14% of the world’s energy needs. The potential of biomass materials depends on feedstock quantities and their composition. The use of biomass materials as energy source provides extensive benefits as far as the environment is concerned. The agricultural biomass materials absorb carbon dioxide (CO2) during growth and emit it during combustion. Utilization of these types of wastes in various applications is in the form of a renewable and CO2-neutral fuel. The physicochemical and structural analyses of agricultural biomass differ significantly with the feedstock types. This review study provides an alternative approach and better understanding to utilize huge amount of energy stored in biomass as the substitute of fossil fuels and also it should play an important role in sustainable energy systems as a component of a renewable energy mix.

Circular economy use of biomass residues to alleviate poverty, environment, and health constraints

“…Citing the European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS), Horton and Palumbo (2022), reported that for the first 197 days of the year 2022 (as of 16 July 2022), almost 346,000 hectares of land were burned by wild fires in the European Union. Other authors have reported on the combustion characteristics of different types of biomass (Haykiri-Acma, 2003;Demirbas, 2004;Hao, 2020;Suman et al, 2021), and on the emission factors for biomass and fossil fuel-fired stoves (Gaegauf et al, 2001;Bhattacharya et al, 2002;Johansson, 2002;Edwards et al, 2003;Boman et al, 2004;Sippula et al, 2007;Bäfver et al, 2011;Njenga et al, 2014;Obaidullah and De Ruyck, 2021).…”

Evaluation of Growth and Energy Parameters of One-Year-Old Raspberry Shoots, Depending on the Variety

“…The potential for using biomass materials depends on the availability of raw materials and their composition [15]. Moreover, physicochemical and structural analyses of agricultural biomass can vary significantly, depending on the type of raw material used [16,17]. To achieve optimal integration, it is crucial to classify biomass waste based on the available bioprocesses [18].The cultivation of specialized energy crops significantly contributes to environmental burdens due to water consumption and the use of chemical fertilizers.…”