Review
Agricultural Engineering
Rickwinder Singh, Kunwar Paritosh, Nidhi Pareek, Vivekanand Vivekanand
Summary: Agricultural and food waste, which is a major issue affecting the environment and climate, has potential to produce renewable fuels. This review explores the integration of anaerobic digestion and pyrolysis for treating these wastes and promoting circular bioeconomy through the use of biochar.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Karen Lorena Martinez-Mendoza, Juan Guerrero-Perez, Juan Barraza-Burgos, Carmen Rosa Forero, Orla Williams, Edward Lester, Nicolas Gil
Summary: This study assesses the combustion behavior of agricultural and industrial residues in the Colombian sugarcane industry. It found that industrial residues have higher combustion reactivity and stability compared to agricultural residues. The composition analysis revealed higher ash content and lower lignin content in agricultural residues. These findings are important for optimizing the utilization of sugarcane residues in energy applications.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Tanmay J. Deka, Ahmed I. Osman, Debendra C. Baruah, David W. Rooney
Summary: India has great potential in biomass power generation to reduce dependence on fossil fuel imports, particularly in utilizing crop residues as a dispersed resource. However, the lack of state-wise crop-level biomass databases in India hinders the implementation of decentralized bioenergy projects. This study assesses the potential of agricultural crop residues and syngas production in all regions of India, using recent crop production statistics and standard estimation procedures.
Article
Environmental Sciences
J. Aravind Kumar, S. Sathish, D. Prabu, A. Annam Renita, A. Saravanan, V. C. Deivayanai, M. Anish, J. Jayaprabakar, Omirserik Baigenzhenov, Ahmad Hosseini-Bandegharaei
Summary: The worldwide trend in energy production is moving towards circular economy systems and sustainable availability of sources. Advanced methods that utilize waste biomass support economic development while limiting ecological effects. Agro waste biomass is considered a major alternative energy source that significantly lowers greenhouse gas emissions. However, the efficiency and yield of bioenergy production from agro waste biomass depend on pre-treatment, specifically the removal of lignin. The utilization of agro waste for biomass-derived bioenergy requires a comprehensive overview of feedstock, characterization, bioconversion, and contemporary pre-treatment procedures, presenting both exciting highlights and necessary advancements.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Gabriel Goncalves da Costa, Ivan Felipe Silva dos Santos, Regina Mambeli Barros, Geraldo Lucio Tiago Filho, Gabriel de Oliveira Machado, Matheus David Guimaraes Barbedo
Summary: Brazil has significant energy generating potential from agricultural byproducts such as rice straw, sugar cane straw, and coffee husks. This study found that these residues have a total potential of 15 GW, with 90% coming from sugar cane. The southeast region of Brazil has the greatest potential for sugar cane and coffee cultivation, while rice cultivation is mainly located in the South and Central-West regions.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
David Livingstone, Beatrice M. Smyth, Erin Sherry, Simon T. Murray, Aoife M. Foley, Gary A. Lyons, Christopher R. Johnston
Summary: This study conducted an economic analysis of willow coppice riparian buffers on a Northern Irish dairy farm, considering three willow production pathways and the impact of payments for ecosystem services. The full-stem scenario provided the highest economic return over its lifetime, and integrating willow coppice riparian buffers into a dairy farm outperformed a typical dairy farm both environmentally and economically. Payments for ecosystem services increased the economic return of the system, resulting in minimal impact on dairy land returns.
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Tumpa R. Sarker, Ramin Azargohar, Jarvis Stobbs, Chithra Karunakaran, Venkatesh Meda, Ajay K. Dalai
Summary: Torrefaction is an effective technique for producing high quality coal-like material. This study compared two production pathways for fuel pellets and found that co-pelletization of torrefied biomass resulted in competitive quality pellets without the need for external additives, high temperature, and high pressure.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Hammad Siddiqi, Subrata Biswas, Usha Kumari, V. N. V. Hima Bindu, Subhrajit Mukherjee, B. C. Meikap
Summary: This study investigated the conversion of rice stubble feedstock to thermochemical route through kinetic and thermodynamic analysis. The feedstock showed high energy potential with 47.61% carbon content and 14.43 MJ kg-1 heating value. Kinetics analysis revealed a chain initiation and propagation mechanism, along with significant kinetic compensation effect, and a fitting percentage of 69.34% was achieved between experimental data and empirical model.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Armin Siegrist, Gillianne Bowman, Vanessa Burg
Summary: This study introduces a GIS-based approach for the spatial assessment of agricultural biogas production, considering factors such as legislation, biomass availability, transport, and energy distribution. The study identifies spatial criteria through literature review and expert knowledge, and develops quantitative GIS methods to identify suitable areas for biogas production. The findings show that biogas production potentials vary depending on legal, economic, and technological factors, and suggest the importance of biomass utilization, plant efficiency, and optimal energy utilization for optimizing GHG efficiency.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Valerii Havrysh, Antonina Kalinichenko, Anna Brzozowska, Jan Stebila
Summary: The depletion of fossil fuels and concerns about climate change are driving the development and expansion of bioenergy, with a focus on promoting biomass to transition civilization towards a low-carbon economy. This study specifically looks at the energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions of using agricultural residues for power generation, highlighting the importance of maintaining balance in energy and environmental factors.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Wei Li, Philippe Ciais, Mengjie Han, Qing Zhao, Jinfeng Chang, Daniel S. Goll, Lei Zhu, Jingmeng Wang
Summary: BECCS is a key option for climate mitigation, but the nutrient challenges associated with sustaining its production are often overlooked. Future global biomass production is projected to meet the CO2 removal target, but uncertainties remain, particularly with agrotechnology improvement. Additional nutrients will be required to replenish what is removed during biomass harvest, leading to extra costs and greenhouse gas emissions.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Soil Science
Samia Richards, Rachel Marshall, Alfonso Jose Lag-Brotons, Kirk T. Semple, Marc Stutter
Summary: The study examined the effects of bioenergy waste materials on plant phosphorus availability and mobility, with the combination of ash and anaerobic digestate showing potential benefits for plant growth. Analysis through chemical extractions and spectroscopic determination provided insights into the interactions of these materials with soil and plants.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Xiaoqian Xu, Oskar Englund, Ioannis Dimitriou, Hakan Rosenqvist, Guangzhe Liu, Blas Mola-Yudego
Summary: Energy crops in Sweden have different spatial characteristics compared to traditional agricultural crops, which may result in different impacts. This study provides a basis for energy policy and planning.
BIOENERGY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Hidayatul Fitri, Gurkan A. K. Gurdil, Bahadir Demirel, Elcin Yesiloglu Cevher, Hynek Roubik
Summary: The West Nusa Tenggara province in Indonesia is a major producer of rice, corn, and cacao, resulting in an increase in agricultural residues. The study calculated the potential availability of these residues based on the amount of agricultural products and unused residues. It found that paddy straw, corn straw, and corn cobs had the highest percentage of residue availabilities. The province also has a rich diversity of agricultural residues from various crops. The study highlights the potential for bioenergy generation and biomass utilization in promoting sustainable agriculture and energy management.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY BIOENERGY
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Washinton Orlando Meneses-Quelal, Borja Velazquez-Marti, Juan Gaibor-Chavez, Zulay Nino-Ruiz, Andres Ferrer-Gisbert
Summary: The experimental evaluation of anaerobic co-digestion in Guaranda city shows that co-digestion of slaughterhouse residues with agriculture residues can reduce emissions and prevent pollution. The synergy between slaughterhouse residues and quinoa in the mixture accelerates biodegradability and increases biogas production.
BIOENERGY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Jonnys Paz Castro, Joao Rodrigo Coimbra Nobre, Maria Lucia Bianchi, Paulo Fernando Trugilho, Alfredo Napoli, Bor-Sen Chiou, Tina G. Williams, Delilah F. Wood, Roberto J. Avena-Bustillos, William J. Orts, Gustavo H. D. Tonoli
JOURNAL OF NATURAL FIBERS
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
A. S. Fonseca, J. Raabe, L. M. Dias, A. E. R. Baliza, T. G. Costa, L. E. Silva, R. P. Vasconcelos, J. M. Marconcini, H. Savastano, L. M. Mendes, A. Yu, W. J. Orts, G. H. D. Tonoli
WASTE AND BIOMASS VALORIZATION
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Ana Carolina Cunha Arantes, Luiz Eduardo Silva, Delilah F. Wood, Crislaine das Gracas Almeida, Gustavo Henrique Denzin Tonoli, Juliano Elvis de Oliveira, Joaquim Paulo da Silva, Tina G. Williams, William J. Orts, Maria Lucia Bianchi
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2019)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Nepu Saha, Akbar Saba, Pretom Saha, Kyle McGaughy, Diana Franqui-Villanueva, William J. Orts, William M. Hart-Cooper, M. Toufiq Reza
Article
Polymer Science
Allison Flynn, Lennard F. Torres, William Hart-Cooper, Zach McCaffrey, Gregory M. Glenn, Delilah F. Wood, William J. Orts
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Bor-Sen Chiou, Trung Cao, Cristina Bilbao-Sainz, Antonio Vega-Galvez, Greg Glenn, William Orts
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Luiz Eduardo Silva, Allan de Amorim dos Santos, Lennard Torres, Zach McCaffrey, Artur Klamczynski, Greggory Glenn, Alfredo Rodrigues de Sena Neto, Delilah Wood, Tina Williams, William Orts, Renato Augusto Pereira Damasio, Gustavo Henrique Denzin Tonoli
Summary: Commercializing dried microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) has been a challenge due to aggregation issues. This study found that drying/redispersion cycles at higher temperatures led to more severe aggregation, while milder action at room temperature once-drying maintained cellulose quality.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Andrew J. Cal, Rena E. Kibblewhite, W. Dirk Sikkema, Lennard F. Torres, William M. Hart-Cooper, William J. Orts, Charles C. Lee
Summary: This study engineered a Bacillus megaterium strain to produce poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-4-hydroxybutyrate) (P[3HB-co-4HB]) copolymers, which are useful for various applications due to their lower modulus and increased toughness. The engineered strain was able to produce P(3HB-co-4HB) with >10% mol fraction 4HB from glucose, without the need for expensive precursors or damaging truncation of central biochemical pathways.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2021)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Gregory Glenn, Randal Shogren, Xing Jin, William Orts, William Hart-Cooper, Lauren Olson
Summary: PFAS have been used in food contact paper for years but are now known to pose health risks. Finding safe alternatives remains a challenge, requiring more research to improve performance and cost-effectiveness.
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND FOOD SAFETY
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Lennard F. Torres, Zach McCaffrey, Wisdom Washington, Tina G. Williams, Delilah F. Wood, William J. Orts, Colleen M. McMahan
Summary: This study explored the feasibility of using torrefied biomass as a reinforcing filler in natural rubber compounds, with results showing that moderate substitution concentrations (around 20 phr) could be applicable for some natural rubber applications.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Zach McCaffrey, Lennard Torres, Bor-Sen Chiou, Saulo Rocha Ferreira, Luiz Eduardo Silva, Delilah F. Wood, William John Orts
Summary: The paper investigates the effects of torrefaction on the properties of nut by-product feedstock, finding that torrefied biomass exhibits higher hydrophobicity and calorific value, making it ideal for energy applications. Various analytical methods were used to characterize the physicochemical properties of the torrefaction process.
FRONTIERS IN ENERGY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Forestry
Gustavo Henrique Denzin Tonoli, Kevin Holtman, Luiz Eduardo Silva, Delilah Wood, Lennard Torres, Tina Williams, Juliano Elvis Oliveira, Alessandra Souza Fonseca, Artur Klamczynski, Gregory Glenn, William Orts
Summary: The study found that pre-treatment of cellulose with microbial-rich digestate can partially remove amorphous components, increase crystallinity, and accelerate hydrolysis of cellulose. Prolonged incubation leads to substantial deconstruction of cellulose fiber structure and decreased thermal degradation temperature.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Randal Shogren, Delilah Wood, William Orts, Gregory Glenn
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION
(2019)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Zach McCaffrey, Peter Thy, Michael Long, Melina Oliveira, Li Wang, Lennard Torres, Turkan Aktas, Bor-Sen Chiou, William Orts, Bryan M. Jenkins
FRONTIERS IN ENERGY RESEARCH
(2019)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Gustavo Henrique Denzin Tonoli, Vania Aparecida De Sa, Mario Guimaraes Jr, Alessandra De Souza Fonseca, Gregory Melvin Glenn, Jordao Cabral Moulin, Suhara Panthapulakkal, Mohini Sain, Delilah Wood, Tina Williams, Lennard Torres, William J. Orts
CELLULOSE CHEMISTRY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2019)