Article
Thermodynamics
Mojtaba Lak Kamari, Akbar Maleki, Mohammad Alhuyi Nazari, Morteza Sadeghi, Marc A. Rosen, Fathollah Pourfayaz
Summary: The proposed polygeneration system utilizes biomass to generate power, produce bioethanol and biogas, and provide district heating. Energy efficiency for the combined heat and power portion of the plant reaches 73.0%, with an overall efficiency of 63.0%. Parameter analysis shows the impacts of excess air ratio, pinch point temperature, and turbine parameters on system performance.
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Ra'ed Nahar Myyas, Marcos Tostado-Veliz, Manuel Gomez-Gonzalez, Francisco Jurado
Summary: Despite government efforts, most global energy consumption comes from fossil fuels. This is particularly critical in developing countries like Jordan, where high population, commercial activities, and GHG emissions are concerns. This paper reviews Jordan's energy situation, focusing on waste and biomass potential, and provides recommendations for developing the biomass sector.
Review
Energy & Fuels
Jakub Frankowski, Wojciech Czekala
Summary: Plant biomass has great potential as a feedstock for bioenergy production, particularly in the form of biogas. The choice of substrates and technologies is crucial to achieve the desired results, with waste and residues being increasingly utilized due to their availability and cost-effectiveness. This review analyzes the potential of using agricultural plant residues as co-substrates for biogas production, highlighting their advantages and disadvantages. The study emphasizes the importance of determining the biogas and methane efficiency of the substrates, which can serve as potential raw materials for gaseous biofuel production. The use of artificial neural networks for predicting biogas emissions is also discussed as a future-proof approach.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Jian Liu, Fengcheng Zhou, Azher M. Abed, Binh Nguyen Le, Liting Dai, H. Elhosiny Ali, Mohamed Amine Khadimallah, Guodao Zhang
Summary: The increase in population and energy demand has led to the exploration of alternative energy sources. The use of biofuels and renewable energy has gained attention due to the negative environmental impacts of fossil fuels. Macroalgae, rich in carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins, have emerged as a promising source for biofuel production. Various biotechnological methods, including fermentation, anaerobic digestion, burning, pyrolysis, and hydrothermal liquefaction, can convert macroalgae into valuable gaseous, liquid, and solid compounds. This review highlights the methods and studies on macroalgae-based energy generation, the application of artificial intelligence in biofuel production, and proposes solutions to overcome existing challenges for a sustainable environment.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Anurita Selvarajoo, Yu Ling Wong, Kuan Shiong Khoo, Wei-Hsin Chen, Pau Loke Show
Summary: This study investigates the conversion of citrus peels biomass into biochar through slow pyrolysis and examines the effect of pyrolysis temperature on the quality of the resulting biochar. The potential usage of the derived biochar as a solid fuel is also discussed.
Review
Energy & Fuels
Yingji Wu, Changlei Xia, Jiajie Cao, Hakim AL Garalleh, Mazen Garaleh, Mohammed Khouj, Arivalagan Pugazhendhi
Summary: Biofuel is a leading alternative to fossil fuels due to the depletion of energy sources. Nanoparticles acting as catalysts have shown potential in improving the quality and yield of biofuel. With improved processing, the reliance on fossil fuels can be significantly reduced. Various nanoparticles, such as organic and inorganic metals, have been applied to improve biofuel fabrication.
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Juliana Vasco-Correa, Ana Zuleta-Correa, Javier Gomez-Leon, Jaime Andres Perez-Taborda
Summary: Perennial grasses have the potential to be valuable biomass sources for biorefineries, but their high resistance to degradation requires pretreatment. Microbial pretreatment, using microorganisms or their enzymes, can enhance the digestibility of perennial grasses and improve their potential for biorefining. This review explores recent advances and challenges in using microbial pretreatment, such as the use of microbial consortia, unsterilized systems, and cell-free systems based on microbial enzymes, with the aim of obtaining added-value products.
APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Saeed Firouzi, Mohammad Sadegh Allahyari, Mohammadreza Isazadeh, Amin Nikkhah, Sam Van Haute
Summary: The study utilized a hybrid Multi-Criteria Decision-Making approach to prioritize biomass resources for biofuel production, with municipal solid wastes and sewage, forest and wood farming wastes, and livestock and poultry wastes identified as the most important biomass resources for second-generation biofuels in the studied area.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Simona Domazetovska, Vladimir Strezov, Risto V. Filkoski, Tao Kan
Summary: This paper investigates the potential of biomass pyrolysis as a sustainable and renewable energy solution. It analyzes the pyrolytic gas, oil, and char produced from different biomass types and evaluates their energy potential and suitability.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Pumin Kongto, Arkom Palamanit, Pichet Ninduangdee, Yashvir Singh, Issara Chanakaewsomboon, Asif Hayat, Makata Wae-hayee
Summary: This study investigated the important characteristics of biomass and biochar from oil palm trunk and oil palm fronds in supporting the growing demand for solid biofuels in Thailand. The results showed that converting oil palm trunk and oil palm fronds into biochar not only improved the fuel and atomic ratios, but also increased the energy content.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Erika Arenas Castiblanco, Juan Henao Montoya, Gabriela Valencia Rincon, Zulamita Zapata-Benabithe, Rafael Gomez-Vasquez, Diego A. Camargo-Trillos
Summary: A new approach is proposed to obtain the kinetic parameters of biomass pyrolysis with calcium catalyst. The method combines the optimization of least squares with the Coats-Redfern integral method to avoid mathematical biases. The results provide reliable values of the activation energy for the pyrolysis of corn cob.
Article
Agronomy
Denisa Benova, Krystof Mares, Petr Hutla, Tatiana Ivanova, Jan Banout, Michel Kolarikova
Summary: Southeast Asia is facing a significant increase in energy consumption and environmental issues, with a largely untapped potential lying in residual biomass. Research in Vietnam reveals high production quantities and energy yields of agricultural byproducts, particularly rice straw and husks, sugarcane bagasse, and trash. The Mekong River Delta region stands out as a primary source of rice biomass, while central regions of Vietnam are key areas for sugarcane byproducts. Furthermore, detailed laboratory analysis of fuel-energy properties of these materials has been conducted to explore the possibilities of biofuel production and energy utilization.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Tsuyoshi Yamamoto, Shinya Uchiyama, Masahiro Kishida, Ryo Tanaka
Summary: Biogas can be partially oxidized and reformed using microwave plasma-assisted combustion to improve combustion efficiency and upgrade the fuel. Research shows that using a small thin nozzle can effectively promote reforming reaction and upgrade the biogas.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Alpaslan Kusvuran, Recep Irfan Nazli, Veyis Tansi, Hasan Huseyin Ozturk, Dilek Bostan Budak
Summary: This research compared the combustion quality of different grasses harvested at different times in different environments. Delaying the harvest increased lignin content and decreased mineral content, resulting in lower slagging tendency and sintering risk. However, cool-season grasses still had relatively lower combustion quality, indicating the need for further improvement.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Suiyi Li, Yingji Wu, My Uyen Dao, Elena-Niculina Dragoi, Changlei Xia
Summary: Recently, research has focused on using catalysis to convert biomass into environmentally friendly fuels. Challenges include processing lignocellulosic sources and developing/optimizing efficient catalysts for biomass fuel production. This paper reviews advancements in catalyst procedures and evaluates methods used in catalytic biomass pyrolysis. Understanding the catalytic conversion process of lignocellulosic biomass into bio-oil remains a key research challenge in biomass catalytic pyrolysis.
Article
Agronomy
Marius Kazlauskas, Indre Bruciene, Algirdas Jasinskas, Egidijus Sarauskis
Summary: The study found that using a variable fertilization rate can reduce the total amount of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium fertilizers, as well as decrease energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, resulting in improved economic efficiency.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kristina Lekaviciene, Vilma Naujokiene, Egidijus Sarauskis, Algirdas Jasinskas
Summary: The study found that bioproducts have a positive effect on the physical properties of soil, reducing traction force in shallow tillage, but do not significantly affect cutting force of winter wheat residues.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Transportation Science & Technology
Aneta Marczuk, Jan Radek Kaminski, Gintas Viselga, Vytautas Turla, Algirdas Jasinskas, Evgenija Ugnenko
Summary: The study found that an increase in loading capacity of manure spreaders led to a significant growth in productivity, but also resulted in negative effects such as soil compaction and related indicators decreasing. A comparison between two-wheel and four-wheel spreaders showed significant differences in field loading indices, groove loading, and groove volume.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Algirdas Jasinskas, Vytautas Kleiza, Dionizas Streikus, Rolandas Domeika, Edvardas Vaiciukevicius, Gvidas Gramauskas, Marvin T. Valentin
Summary: This study investigated the cultivation and utilization of three coarse herbaceous energy plants. The physical and mechanical properties of the plants, as well as the emissions of harmful gases during burning, were examined. The moisture content of the pellets was found to be low, and the density varied among the different plants. The influence of moisture on the quality indicators of the pellets was evaluated, and an empirical model was developed. The emissions of harmful gases did not exceed the permissible values.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Rita Petlickaite, Algirdas Jasinskas, Ramunas Mieldazys, Kestutis Romaneckas, Marius Praspaliauskas, Jovita Balandaite
Summary: The paper presents the preparation and use of pressed solid biofuel derived from multi-crop plants. The results show that the biomass pellets have high carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen content. The density and calorific value of the pellets vary, with faba bean biomass pellets having the highest density. The ash derived from the pellets contains high concentrations of potassium, calcium, and phosphorus, making it suitable for plant fertilization.
Article
Agronomy
Kestutis Romaneckas, Jovita Balandaite, Sinkevciene Ausra, Rasa Kimbirauskiene, Algirdas Jasinskas, Ugnius Ginelevicius, Andrius Romaneckas, Rita Petlickaite
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the impact of multi-cropping intensity on soil structural composition, stability, penetration resistance, and gas concentration-respiration. The results showed that multi-cropping stabilized the gas concentration and emission from the soil, but the stability of the soil decreased. Gas concentration and respiration mainly depended on soil structural composition, temperature, and moisture content.
Article
Agronomy
Egidijus Sarauskis, Marius Kazlauskas, Vilma Naujokiene, Indre Bruciene, Dainius Steponavicius, Kestutis Romaneckas, Algirdas Jasinskas
Summary: Variable rate seeding (VRS) methods can adaptively adjust seeding rates for each field zone based on soil and environmental parameters to optimize crop density and achieve the best agronomic and economic results. Various sensor systems and technologies are currently used to determine soil and crop variability, but it is necessary to ensure a farm size of at least 150 hectares to achieve effective payback for VRS.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Raimonda Zinkeviciene, Egle Jotautiene, Algirdas Jasinskas, Zita Kriauciuniene, Kristina Lekaviciene, Vilma Naujokiene, Egidijus Sarauskis
Summary: The physical properties of organic fertilizers significantly affect the uniformity of fertilizer distribution. Cattle manure granules are more evenly spread on the soil surface compared to meat and bone meal granules, while dry lime is distributed more uniformly than wet lime.
Review
Agronomy
Kestutis Romaneckas, Dainius Steponavicius, Algirdas Jasinskas, Marius Kazlauskas, Vilma Naujokiene, Indre Bruciene, Austeja Svereikaite, Egidijus Sarauskis
Summary: Sowing depth has an impact on seedbed parameters, germination, crop development, and productivity. However, the specific relationship is influenced by factors such as crop type, maximum sowing depth, weather conditions, tillage, and sowing equipment.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Savelii Kukharets, Gennadii Golub, Marek Wrobel, Olena Sukmaniuk, Krzysztof Mudryk, Taras Hutsol, Algirdas Jasinskas, Marcin Jewiarz, Jonas Cesna, Iryna Horetska
Summary: The gasification rate of fuel, especially biomass, is an important parameter in designing a continuous gasifier. However, the complex thermochemical reactions in the gasifier make it difficult to accurately model the gasification rate. Existing theoretical models only partially capture the dynamics of biomass gasification rate. This study proposes a simple mathematical model and conducts experimental studies to determine the gasification rate coefficients for different fuel materials. The results show that straw pellets have the highest gasification rate while wood pieces have the lowest.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Rita Petlickaite, Algirdas Jasinskas, Rolandas Domeika, Nerijus Pedisius, Egidijus Lemanas, Marius Praspaliauskas, Savelii Kukharets
Summary: This study analyzes the suitability of multi-crop plant biomass for biofuel pellet production and assesses the environmental impact of burning them. The research concludes that multi-crop plants are a suitable raw material for solid biofuel production, and burning them does not have negative consequences for the environment.
Article
Agronomy
Aloyzas Gaudutis, Egle Jotautiene, Ramunas Mieldazys, Vaidas Bivainis, Algirdas Jasinskas
Summary: This study analyzed the suitability of cattle manure compost, poultry manure, biochar, and their combinations for granular fertilizers. The physical-mechanical and chemical properties of the raw materials and the final granulated product were examined, revealing that poultry manure granules were the most mechanically stable but showed weakened binding properties after the addition of biochar. Analysis of the element composition showed that these granules can be used for fertilization or soil improvement and are rich in nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. The results suggest that enriching manure granules with biochar is feasible.
Proceedings Paper
Agricultural Engineering
Algirdas Jasinskas, Justinas Skruodys, Rolandas Domeika, Ramunas Mieldazys, Nerijus Pedisius
Summary: With the growth of the world's population, the demand for food is increasing, leading to a higher demand for cereals. Lithuania is a country where cereals are grown abundantly. Straw, a byproduct of grain harvest, has various uses such as litter, fertilizer, and renewable energy source. Research indicates that the calorific value of cereal straw pellets is lower than that of wood sawdust pellets, but mixing straw with sawdust can improve their thermal and energy properties.
20TH INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE ENGINEERING FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT
(2021)
Proceedings Paper
Agricultural Engineering
Marius Kazlauskas, Egidijus Sarauskis, Kestutis Romaneckas, Dainius Steponavicius, Algirdas Jasinskas, Vilma Naujokiene, Indre Bruciene, Tadas Ziogas, Dovydas Vaicekauskas, Justinas Anusauskas, Abdul Mounem Mouazen
Summary: This study aimed to determine the most appropriate seeding rate of winter wheat using precision variable rate seeding (VRS) and found a direct relationship between soil ECa and seed placement depth. Results showed that using VRS and VRS + variable rate fertilisation (VRF) methods yielded similar germination results across all soil zones.
20TH INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE ENGINEERING FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT
(2021)
Proceedings Paper
Agricultural Engineering
Ramunas Mieldazys, Egle Jotautiene, Algirdas Jasinskas
Summary: Current searches are focused on innovative ways to utilize agricultural organic waste for new forms of energy and products. The granulation of poultry manure has been studied for its potential to increase bulk density, improve storability, and reduce transportation costs. Research on the physical-mechanical properties of organic granular fertilizer derived from manure aims to enhance product quality in waste management practices.
20TH INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE ENGINEERING FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
G. Grasa, I. Martinez, R. Murillo
Summary: Gasification kinetics of six chars from residual origin were studied under relatively low temperature, low CO2, and high H2O partial pressures. The Random Pore Model (RPM) showed the best fit to experimental results, but the selection of the reaction model depended on the ash composition, specifically the presence of alkali and alkaline earth metals. Chars with ash content higher than 30% wt. were modeled with the RPM model, while chars with the highest K/Si ratio required modified versions of the RPM to accurately predict reaction rates. Textural properties played a key role in determining reaction parameters, such as the pre-exponential factor and activation energy, for chars with similar ash content and composition.
BIOMASS & BIOENERGY
(2024)
Review
Agricultural Engineering
V. Godvin Sharmila, Surya Prakash Shanmugavel, J. Rajesh Banu
Summary: Proper treatment and disposal of biomass waste is crucial to prevent environmental deposition and its negative impacts. Biofuel has emerged as a potential alternative to fossil fuels, reducing carbon emissions and meeting global energy demands. This review examines different biomass waste conversion techniques and explores the production of biofuels with zero carbon emissions. Research on anaerobic treatment, metabolic engineering, and artificial intelligence has been conducted to enhance biofuel production efficiency.
BIOMASS & BIOENERGY
(2024)
Review
Agricultural Engineering
Selvakumar Periyasamy, Adane Asefa Adego, P. Senthil Kumar, G. G. Desta, T. Zelalem, V. Karthik, J. Beula Isabel, Mani Jayakumar, Venkatesa Prabhu Sundramurthy, Gayathri Rangasamy
Summary: Valorizing agricultural waste into valuable products is crucial for environmental protection and bioeconomy advancement. Preprocessing of agricultural waste is a critical step to convert free carbohydrate molecules for final conversion, and factors such as biomass nature, feed loading, pH, temperature, and time influence the process. This review provides comprehensive information on agricultural waste availability, preprocessing techniques, and factors influencing performance.
BIOMASS & BIOENERGY
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Aqueel Ahmad, Ashok Kumar Yadav, Achhaibar Singh, Dinesh Kumar Singh
Summary: The study focuses on predicting and optimizing the yield of biogas production in an anaerobic digester using co-digestion. Experimental data was used to develop a machine learning-based prognostic model, and the Response Surface Methodology (RSM) was employed to optimize the parameters. The results demonstrate that RSM coupled with machine learning is an effective technique for modeling, predicting, and optimizing biogas production yield.
BIOMASS & BIOENERGY
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Yijing Zhong, Wenxiang Zhai, Xinli Wei
Summary: This paper studies the thermal stability and decomposition of cork materials with and without silica aerogel filler. The results show that the decomposition is inhibited and the pyrolysis is significantly reduced with the addition of silica aerogel. This finding suggests that silica aerogel-infused cork may be a promising raw material for biofuel production with reduced environmental pollution.
BIOMASS & BIOENERGY
(2024)
