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Self-heating properties of softwood samples investigated by using isothermal calorimetry
10.1016/j.biombioe.2017.04.008 2017-05-25 The investigation focused on obtaining experimental results from the self-heating properties of different softwood samples during lab-scale storage. The samples investigated were a mixture of dried soft wood sawdust, softwood pellets 8 mm in diameter, and age... |
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A combination anaerobic digestion scheme for biogas production from dairy effluent—CSTR and ABR, and biogas upgrading
10.1016/j.biombioe.2017.04.007 2017-05-23 Anaerobic digestion of low-strength dairy waste water was used for the production of biogas which is aimed at serving as a concentrated carbon dioxide (CO2) source for further methanation. Using hydrogen (which can be produced via electrolysis using renewably... |
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The role of lignin in the densification of torrefied wood in relation to the final product properties
10.1016/j.biombioe.2017.05.005 2017-05-23 Biomass properties can be improved for heat and power applications through combined torrefaction and pelleting. Good pellet quality in terms of durability, density, moisture absorption, fines production and heating value paired with a low power consumption in... |
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A systematic review of the conceptual differences of environmental assessment and ecosystem service studies of biofuel and bioenergy production
10.1016/j.biombioe.2017.05.003 2017-05-16 National or supranational policies such as the EU Renewable Energy Directive (EU RED) prescribe both the assessment of the environmental impacts of biofuel and bioenergy production, as well as their impact on ecosystem services (ESS). However, it is not clear... |
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Environmental impact assessment of perennial crops cultivation on marginal soils in the Mediterranean Region
10.1016/j.biombioe.2017.04.005 2017-04-28 Perennial crops, as energy feedstocks, offer ecological advantages over fossil fuels by contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gases and fossil energy savings. Yet, the intensity of agricultural production may increase the pressure on soil, water resourc... |
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Impacts of acidic gas components on combustion of contaminated biomass fuels
10.1016/j.biombioe.2017.04.003 2017-04-22 The formation of high concentrations of acid gases; in combustion with large variations in fuel qualities, represents a major challenge for energy production from contaminated biomass fuels. This paper provides a comprehensive evaluation of the effects of aci... |
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Drying effects and dry matter losses during seasonal storage of spruce wood chips under practical conditions
10.1016/j.biombioe.2017.03.022 2017-03-29 The storage of wood chips is important for the biomass supply chain as it compensates for temporal differences in production and consumption. Typical storage-related problems are dry matter and energy losses due to microbial activity. In extensive field trial... |
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Use of freshwater macroalgae Spirogyra sp. for the treatment of municipal wastewaters and biomass production for biofuel applications
10.1016/j.biombioe.2017.03.014 2017-03-23 Freshwater macroalgae has competitive advantages compared to microalgae and marine macroalgae, such as lower separation and drying cost requirements and an abundance of available freshwater media. Municipal wastewater containing large quantities of nutrients ... |
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Application of ABS membranes in dynamic filtration for Chlorella sorokiniana dewatering
10.1016/j.biombioe.2017.03.013 2017-03-21 This work focuses on the use of dynamic membrane filtration with cheap membranes manufactured from acrylonitrile butadiene styrene polymer for dewatering of Chlorella sorokiniana microalgae strain. Dynamic filtration based on vibration was used at pilot scale... |
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Towards a perennial biomass sorghum crop: A comparative investigation of biomass yields and overwintering of Sorghum bicolor x S. halepense lines relative to long term S. bicolor trials in northern Italy
10.1016/j.biombioe.2017.03.004 2017-03-09 The purpose of this work was to assess biomass and grain yields, path modelling of yield components, and perenniality in 97 Sorghum bicolor x S. halepense (SB x SH) lines, and compare their biomass production to a series of 38 historic (1987–2015) biomass SB ... |