Selected parameters of maize straw briquettes combustion

Kraszkiewicz, Artur; Niedziółka, I.

doi:10.1051/bioconf/20181001013

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“…Maize straw seems to be an interesting raw material among the broad range of biomass-derived fuels. Maize is one of the most widely grown cereals in Poland, and its straw is an interesting source of biomass to be used for energy purposes [15]. Maize (Zea mays L.) belongs to the Poaceae family.…”

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The Effect of Carpinus betulus Ash on the Maize as an Energy Crop and the Enzymatic Soil Properties

Boros-Lajszner,

Wyszkowska,

Kucharski

2024

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Maize can easily adapt to changing weather conditions, has moderate soil requirements, and offers high green mass productivity. The goals of this study were to assess the possibility of using ash from Carpinus betulus aided by soil amendment with compost and HumiAgra in Zea mays cultivation and to determine the energy potential of maize. Wood ash had a relatively minimal effect on the combustion heat and calorific value of maize biomass. It increased the contents of C, H, S, N, O, and ash in the aerial parts of the maize. In addition, it positively affected the contents of organic carbon, total nitrogen, soil pH, sum of exchangeable base cations, total exchangeable capacity of soil, and degree of soil saturation with alkaline cations. In contrast, it strongly decreased the yield of maize, negatively affected the biochemical activity of the soil, and reduced the hydrolytic acidity of the soil. Soil amendment with compost and HumiAgra had positive effects on the heat of combustion; calorific value; the contents of C, H, S, N, O, and ash in the aerial parts of maize; and on the properties of the soil. In addition, they mitigated the adverse effects of wood ash on maize biomass and the enzymatic properties of the soil.

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