Wood quality of five species of the Cerrado for energy purposes

Marques, Rogério Dias; Cunha, Thammi Queuri Gomes da; Chagas, Matheus Peres; Venturoli, Fábio; Belini, Gabriela Bertoni; Yamaji, Fábio Minoru; Sette, Carlos Roberto

doi:10.18671/scifor.v48n125.11

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“…Mithilashri ( 2022) investigated the HHV of 21 mulberry clones which ranged from 17.74 MJ Kg -1 (MI-0017) to 20.02 MJ Kg -1 (MI-0718) which support the outcomes of the present study. The higher heating values of five energy species reported by Marques et al (2020) are also in agreement of the HHV of the current investigation.…”

Section: Higher Heating Value (Hhv)supporting

confidence: 92%

“…An increase in volatile matter leads to a decrease in the percentage of fixed carbon and vice versa (Table 2). A higher volatile content reduces the ignition temperature of the biomass and enhances its combustion reactivity (Marques et al, 2020). The volatile matter ranged from 81.67% (Morus laevigata) to 82.10% (M. australis) among all the three samples studied (Table 1).…”

Section: Volatile Mattermentioning

confidence: 98%

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Evaluation of Mulberry Species (Morus Spp.) as a Potential Source of Bioenergy Through Thermochemical Characterization and Gasification

Bora,

Parthiban,

Brahma

et al. 2024

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This study investigated the thermochemical properties and gasification potential of three mulberry species (Morus laevigata, Morus nigra and Morus australis) as potential sources of renewable energy. The analysis revealed that all three species possessed favourable characteristics for fuelwood, including low moisture content (8.43% -8.65%), moderate ash content (1.26% -2.00%) and high volatile matter content (81.67% -82.10%). The calorific value and higher heating value ranged from 18.04 MJ Kg -1 to 19.87 MJ Kg -1 and 18.73 MJ Kg -1 to 20.64 MJ Kg -1 , respectively, indicating their suitability for energy generation. Gasification analysis showed that the syn-gas composition primarily consisted of CO (24.3% -27.9%), H 2 (12.0% -12.7%), CH 4 (2.1% -2.3%), CO 2 (10.2% -10.9%), and N 2 (47.2% -50.7%). The syn-gas calorific value ranged from 5.51 MJ m -3 to 5.97 MJ m -3 , and the thermal conversion efficiency varied between 59.18% and 62.18%. These findings suggest that mulberry species hold promise as a sustainable and efficient source of bioenergy.

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Section: Higher Heating Value (Hhv)supporting

confidence: 92%

Section: Volatile Mattermentioning

confidence: 98%

Evaluation of Mulberry Species (Morus Spp.) as a Potential Source of Bioenergy Through Thermochemical Characterization and Gasification

Bora,

Parthiban,

Brahma

et al. 2024

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“…Some American rural populations and native indigenous people use the tree as a source of firewood, shade, and construction of living fences, and in rare cases, the wood is used for carpentry or handicrafts and light construction (Jiménez-Ferrrer et al, 2010;Áviles-Peraza, 2015;. The woody fraction is utilised to produce forest charcoal and as a renewable energy source (Marques et al, 2020). It can be used to increase organic carbon in soils, helping water retention capacity and decreasing acidity in established crops (Lima et al, 2021).…”

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Byrsonima crassifolia L. Kunth a bio-resource with potential: Overview and opportunities

Martín-Hernández

Martínez-Téllez

Valenzuela-Amavizca

et al. 2023

Folia Horticulturae

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Byrsonima crassifolia L. Kunth is a plant native to the Americas that grows in tropical and subtropical areas. Fresh B. crassifolia fruits are a good source of ascorbic acid and carotenoids and contain volatile compounds such as butyric and caproic acids. Although B. crassifolia is commonly exploited from wild natural ecosystems, it exhibits the potential to become a crop plant. When optimal agronomic management systems support propagation by seed, fruits with more homogeneous characteristics can be produced compared to those obtained from wild or backyard plants. B. crassifolia fruits can be found in local markets in Central and South America. The pulp, peel, and other B. crassifolia fruit components can be processed to make traditional and innovative food products, namely candies, cookies, cakes, candied fruits, ice creams, sorbets, jellies, juices, liqueurs, jams, nectars, pickles, and fruit drinks as an alternative to avoid the waste of overripe fruits. Additionally, the woody fraction of the B. crassifolia tree is used as a source of firewood, as shade, and for constructing living fences. These uses also allow the maximum use of biomass by establishing support for cultivation with the circular economy and strengthening food security. Therefore, this review aims to provide insights into the generation and dissemination of knowledge supporting the development of strategies in the areas of agronomy, postharvest management, and technological processing of B. crassifolia to promote its sustainable use and exploitation.

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“…and G. sepium are used by most people due to their availability, function and good flame. According to Marques (2020), a good quality fuelwood species has characteristics of high wood density, low ash content and high heating value. Casuarina sp.…”

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Tree species used for fuelwood by remote indigenous communities in West Papua, Indonesia: Implication of empowerment program

INDOW¹,

MATURBONGS²,

PRABAWARDANI³

et al. 2022

Biodiversitas

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Abstract. Indow L, Maturbongs RA, Prabawardani S, Hendri. 2022. Tree species used for fuelwood by remote indigenous communities in West Papua, Indonesia: Implication of empowerment program. Biodiversitas 23: 3507-3512. Fuelwood still contributes as an essential energy source for domestic uses especially in rural communities including in West Papua, Indonesia. While several development programs are implemented to enhance the life quality of rural indigenous communities, their implication for fuelwood use is not clear. This study aimed to identify fuelwood tree species used by communities in three villages in West Papua and to, assess its availability prior to the empowerment program and compare it to nowadays after the program based on the community's perspective. A descriptive method with qualitative and quantitative data components was used in this study. Data were collected at predetermined villages representing three ecological zones (i.e., Sakumi, Jamboi and Watitindau) using purposive sampling and semi-structured interviews with community representatives, tribal chiefs and leaders. The results showed that there were 5-7 plant species used as fuelwood, namely Piper aduncum, Casuarina equisetifolia, Rhizophora sp., Gliricidia sepium, Intsia bijuga, Pometia pinnata, Dodonaea viscosa, Homalium foetidum, Syzygium sp. and Muntingia calabura. These all-wood species have a good flame. Some high commercial tree species such as I. bijuga, P. pinnata and H. foetidum are only used in their branches and twigs for firewood. The local communities still use firewood despite the empowerment program since alternative fuel sources are not available or lacking, while the availability of firewood is plentiful. Nonetheless, in the long run, the continuous and extensive use of firewood will put pressure on the remaining trees and forest. Therefore, we recommend sustainably using firewood and replanting several species frequently used as firewood.

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Wood quality of five species of the Cerrado for energy purposes

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Evaluation of Mulberry Species (Morus Spp.) as a Potential Source of Bioenergy Through Thermochemical Characterization and Gasification

Evaluation of Mulberry Species (Morus Spp.) as a Potential Source of Bioenergy Through Thermochemical Characterization and Gasification

Byrsonima crassifolia L. Kunth a bio-resource with potential: Overview and opportunities

Tree species used for fuelwood by remote indigenous communities in West Papua, Indonesia: Implication of empowerment program

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