Densification of raw and torrefied biomass: A review

J Eling, DK Okot, E Menya, MR Atim - Biomass and Bioenergy, 2024 - Elsevier
Densification and torrefaction are potential technologies to valorize lignocellulosic residues
into cleaner and sustainable alternative energy carriers for domestic, institutional …

Flame retardancy and thermal stability of agricultural residue fiber‐reinforced polylactic acid: A Review

VA Yiga, M Lubwama, S Pagel, J Benz… - Polymer …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Biocomposites containing natural fibers and biopolymers are an ideal choice for developing
substantially biodegradable materials for different applications. Polylactic acid is a …

Physical and combustion properties of agricultural residue bio-char bio-composite briquettes as sustainable domestic energy sources

M Lubwama, VA Yiga, F Muhairwe, J Kihedu - Renewable energy, 2020 - Elsevier
Domestic energy sources in sub-Saharan Africa are still mainly comprised of firewood and
charcoal. One of the main challenges affecting the uptake of carbonized briquettes is their …

H2SO4-treated and raw watermelon waste bio-briquettes: Comparative, eco-friendly and machine learning studies

A Bamisaye, AR Ige, KA Adegoke, IA Adegoke… - Fuel, 2024 - Elsevier
As the world faces the challenges of climate change and diminishing fossil fuel reserves,
researchers and scientists have increasingly explored the use of plant waste as a viable …

Development of starch-based films reinforced with coffee husks for packaging applications

GF Schutz, RMV Alves, RP Vieira - Journal of Polymers and the …, 2023 - Springer
Composite materials from natural and biodegradable resources represent attractive
alternatives for eco-friendly packaging applications. Herein, starch (S) films incorporated …

Effects and interactions of the agricultural waste residues and binder type on physical properties and calorific values of carbonized briquettes

M Lubwama, VA Yiga, HN Lubwama - Biomass Conversion and …, 2022 - Springer
Multiple factors are responsible for the properties of developed briquettes. The effect of the
agricultural residue type in determining resulting properties of developed briquettes is …

Optimization of tensile strength of PLA/clay/rice husk composites using Box-Behnken design

VA Yiga, M Lubwama, S Pagel, PW Olupot… - Biomass Conversion …, 2021 - Springer
It is extremely important to save costs and time while enhancing accuracy in
experimentation. However, no study has utilized response surface methodology (RSM) to …

The facile and efficient fabrication of Rice Husk/poly (lactic acid) foam composites by coordinated the interface combination and bubble hole structure

J Sun, Z Zhao, Y Pang, J Liu, W Zhang, B Wang… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
The possibility of agricultural-forestry waste (rice husks) and biodegradable plastics (poly
(lactic acid)) being used to produce ecologically friendly foam composite was discussed in …

β-cyclodextrin-functionalized coffee husk biochar for surfactant adsorption

DFC de Benedicto, GMD Ferreira… - Colloids and Surfaces A …, 2024 - Elsevier
In this study, biochar was produced from coffee husks and further functionalized with β-
cyclodextrin to remove sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate (SDBS) and cetylpyridinium …

Compressive strength of floor tile composites from recycled PET reinforced with natural fibers

KT Chaka, FE Ahmed, LH Zegeye… - Journal of Natural …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
The quantity of bottled water and other household packaging materials increases
enormously in developing countries like Ethiopia. Most of these materials are packed with …