Overview of the use of additives in biomass torrefaction processes: Their impact on products and properties

M Safar, WH Chen, H Raclavska, D Juchelkova… - Fuel, 2024 - Elsevier
Over the past few years, considerable attention has been devoted to enhancing the
torrefaction process, exploring diverse additives to improve either the process itself or the …

Hydrothermal carbonization of sawdust with the bio-oil of same origin impacts evolution of structures of hydrochar

H Lin, Q Li, L Zhang, S Zhang, X Hu - Fuel Processing Technology, 2022 - Elsevier
The high tendency towards polymerization is a bottle-neck issue in upgrading of bio-oil,
which, however, is highly desirable in co-hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) of biomass with …

Biomass waste conversion into low-cost carbon-based materials for supercapacitors: A sustainable approach for the energy scenario

J Chaparro-Garnica, D Salinas-Torres… - Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Biomass upgrading is a promising approach to face the current energy consumption and
chemicals production. Lignocellulosic biomass residues have taken the lead in this field. In …

Microwave-assisted pyrolysis of biomass waste for production of high-quality biochar: Corn stover and hemp stem case studies

M Nazari, MM Aguilar, T Ghislain, JM Lavoie - Biomass and Bioenergy, 2024 - Elsevier
The efficient conversion of biomass waste into valuable products is a critical challenge in
sustainable energy and environmental management. Microwave pyrolysis of hemp stem and …

Hydrothermal carbonization combined with thermochemical treatment of sewage sludge: Effects of MgCl2 on the migration of phosphorus and heavy metal

N Stobernack, C Malek - Waste Management, 2023 - Elsevier
Phosphorus (P) is a non-regenerative and finite raw material. Due to its decreasing
availability, and to protect the environment, recycling methods are needed. With the focus on …

Synergistic Effects and Mechanistic Insights into the Co-Hydropyrolysis of Chilean Oak and Polyethylene: Unlocking the Potential of Biomass–Plastic Valorisation

B Puentes, F Vallejo, S Alejandro-Martín - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
This study employed a hydrogen atmosphere in an analytical reactor to investigate the
thermochemical transformation of Chilean Oak (ChO) and polyethylene. Thermogravimetric …

Low-transition temperature mixtures pretreatment and hydrothermal carbonization of corncob residues for CO2 capture materials

S Phromphithak, T Onsree, K Shariati… - Biomass and …, 2025 - Elsevier
Activated char is one of the most cost-effective absorbents for low-temperature CO 2 capture.
Rather than disposing of corncob residues by open-air burning, this study focused on …

Hydrothermal conversion of spent sugar beets into high-value platform molecules

J Pfersich, PJ Arauzo, M Lucian, P Modugno… - Molecules, 2020 - mdpi.com
The growing importance of bio-based products, combined with the desire to decrease the
production of wastes, boosts the necessity to use wastes as raw materials for bio-based …

Insights into hydrothermal treatment of biomass blends: Assessing energy yield and ash content for biofuel enhancement

F Vallejo, D Yánez-Sevilla, LA Díaz-Robles, F Cubillos… - Plos one, 2024 - journals.plos.org
This study explores the Hydrothermal Carbonization (HTC) treatment of lignocellulosic
biomass blends, delving into the influence of several key parameters: temperature, additive …

Study on the Effect of Hydrothermal Carbonization Parameters on Fuel Properties of Sewage Sludge Hydrochar

M Hejna, K Świechowski, A Białowiec - Materials, 2023 - mdpi.com
In the wake of economic and population growth, increased wastewater production poses a
challenge related to sewage sludge treatment, which is problematic given its high moisture …