Pellets from Lignocellulosic Material Obtained from Pruning Guava Trees: Characterization, Energy Performance and Emissions

Ruiz-García, Víctor M.; Huerta-Mendez, Maritza Yunuen; Vázquez-Tinoco, Juan Carlos; Alvarado-Flores, J.; Berrueta, Víctor; López-Albarrán, Pablo; Masera, Omar; Rutiaga-Quiñones, José Guadalupe

doi:10.3390/su14031336

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“…The results are rather similar for tropical fruit species. Although achieving satisfactory heating values and pollutant contents for guava and avocado pruning pellets [ 91 , 92 ], the low lignin content did not allow satisfactory levels of bulk density and mechanical durability.…”

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Pellet Production from Pruning and Alternative Forest Biomass: A Review of the Most Recent Research Findings

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Typically, coniferous sawdust from debarked stems is used to make pellets. Given the high lignin content, which ensures strong binding and high calorific values, this feedstock provides the best quality available. However, finding alternative feedstocks for pellet production is crucial if small-scale pellet production is to be developed and used to support the economy and energy independence of rural communities. These communities have to be able to create pellets devoid of additives and without biomass pre-processing so that the feedstock price remains low. The features of pellets made from other sources of forest biomass, such as different types of waste, broadleaf species, and pruning biomass, have attracted some attention in this context. This review sought to provide an overview of the most recent (2019–2023) knowledge on the subject and to bring into consideration potential feedstocks for the growth of small-scale pellet production. Findings from the literature show that poor bulk density and mechanical durability are the most frequent issues when making pellets from different feedstocks. All of the tested alternative biomass typologies have these shortcomings, which are also a result of the use of low-performance pelletizers in small-scale production, preventing the achievement of adequate mechanical qualities. Pellets made from pruning biomass, coniferous residues, and wood from short-rotation coppice plants all have significant flaws in terms of ash content and, in some cases, nitrogen, sulfur, and chlorine content as well. All things considered, research suggests that broadleaf wood from beech and oak trees, collected through routine forest management activities, makes the best feasible feedstock for small-scale pellet production. Despite having poor mechanical qualities, these feedstocks can provide pellets with a low ash level. High ash content is a significant disadvantage when considering pellet manufacture and use on a small scale since it can significantly raise maintenance costs, compromising the supply chain’s ability to operate cost-effectively. Pellets with low bulk density and low mechanical durability can be successfully used in a small-scale supply chain with the advantages of reducing travel distance from the production site and storage time.

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Pellet Production from Pruning and Alternative Forest Biomass: A Review of the Most Recent Research Findings

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“…however, the branch and leaves of the Langsat has not been reported. Guava leaves and wood showed a potency of solid densified biofuels in the form of pellet and briquette [8,9]. Considering Indonesia is the house of the Langsat and Langsat -Duku [10], utilizing of the petiole, leaves, branch those langsat could also give an addition of energy source of biomass.…”

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Energy Yield of the Carbonized Plant Leaf, Petiole and Branch Biomass Briquettes for Sustainable Production of Future Fuels

Nurhayati

Naufal

Hariadi

2022

CERiMRE

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The effective use of waste biomass is an important factor for sustainability and global energy consciousness. Unsurprisingly, tree wastes such as leaves, petiole and branch are plentiful during trimming or autumn season which offer an economical source of biomass. The objective of this study was to probe the mechanical and thermal characteristics of briquettes created from tree waste of langsat, guava and rambutan tree. Collected tree wastes (leaves, petiole and branches) were chopped, mixed and then carbonized at 400-600 °C using a Charcoal Retort tube system. The briquettes were molded manually using a Hydraulically Briquetting Machine at pressures of 20 and 50 N/cm2 for half an hour to 3 hours with regards on the type, density and fragments of the tree. Two system and machine were designed and fabricated by Biophysics Lab, Dept. of Physics, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Jember. Results indicated that briquettes made from tree waste of langsat, guava and rambutan have signs of mechanical and thermal properties which can be used as briquettes for various industrial uses.Keywords: Sustainability, Alternate fuel, Tree waste, Biomass, Briquette

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Exploring fruit waste macromolecules and their derivatives to produce building blocks and materials

Vieira,

de Freitas,

Beluomini

et al. 2024

Rev Environ Sci Biotechnol

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Pellets from Lignocellulosic Material Obtained from Pruning Guava Trees: Characterization, Energy Performance and Emissions

Cited by 4 publications

References 47 publications

Pellet Production from Pruning and Alternative Forest Biomass: A Review of the Most Recent Research Findings

Pellet Production from Pruning and Alternative Forest Biomass: A Review of the Most Recent Research Findings

Energy Yield of the Carbonized Plant Leaf, Petiole and Branch Biomass Briquettes for Sustainable Production of Future Fuels

Exploring fruit waste macromolecules and their derivatives to produce building blocks and materials

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