Characterization and optimization of pore structure and water adsorption capacity in pinecone-derived activated carbon by steam activation

H Yu, F Mikšík, K Thu, T Miyazaki - Powder Technology, 2024 - Elsevier
Activated carbon, due to its notable porosity and cost-effectiveness, emerges as a promising
desiccant material. This research delves into the utilization of pinecones as a precursor for …

Synthesising graphene with renewably-sourced bio-carbon precursors: a brief review

FH Abd Rahman, H Amiruddin, MFB Abdollah… - Journal of the Brazilian …, 2024 - Springer
Graphene is a 2D material with exceptional properties that surpass those of many other
materials in many respects. Conventional methods of graphene synthesis heavily rely on …

Potential of corn cob sustainable valorization to fuel-grade bioethanol: a simulation study using superpro designer®

S Steven, NTU Culsum, IC Sophiana, I Febijanto… - 2023 - catalog.lib.kyushu-u.ac.jp
The massive dependence on fossil fuels to produce ethanol has damaged the environment.
This compels the quest for other alternatives using lignocellulosic materials (2nd generation …

Characterization, Optimization and Emission Analysis of Manually-Made Charcoal Dust Briquettes with Starch, Paper and Algae Binders.

G Lomunyak, B Osodo, F Njoka, E Kombe - Heliyon, 2024 - cell.com
Utilization of loose waste biomass such as charcoal dust remains popular in low-to mid-
income countries due to increased energy demands, poverty and heighten efforts to mitigate …

Thermokinetic study of coconut husk pyrolysis in the devolatilization zone using volatile state approach

P Hernowo, S Steven, M Maulidin, AG Arumsari… - Biomass Conversion …, 2024 - Springer
Coconut husk is a residue from coconut processing plants that has not been widely utilized.
Pyrolysis has the opportunity to convert it into chemicals in the form of bio-crude oil (BCO) …

Evaluation of physical, mechanical and thermal properties of epoxy composites filled with bio-fiber derived from Bambara nut shell filler

AO Ogah, FN Archibong, MA Allen, PU Nlemedim… - Polymer Bulletin, 2024 - Springer
Composites are fabricating by reinforcing waste bambara nut shell powder (BNSP) as a bio-
filler into an epoxy resin matrix. The composite is fabricated by varying the mass fractions of …

[PDF][PDF] Effect of Adhesive Type on the Quality of Coconut Shell Charcoal Briquettes Prepared by the Screw Extruder Machine.

S Anis, DF Fitriyana, A Bahatmaka… - Journal of …, 2024 - cdn.techscience.cn
Indonesia is one of the largest coconut-producing countries in the world. The utilization of
coconut shell waste into briquettes will increase the selling value and become a great export …

Recent Material Research Advances for Photothermal Absorbers

A Sarifudin, I Yaningsih, B Kristiawan, DDDP Tjahjana… - 2024 - catalog.lib.kyushu-u.ac.jp
One of the primary components in solar photothermal collectors is the absorber because its
role is very influential on system performance. Recent research on developing solar …

The effect of fuel preheating on the performance of used oil fuel stoves

S Sudarno, F Fadelan, WA Setyatinika… - Journal of Applied …, 2024 - aseestant.ceon.rs
This research explores the utilization of used oil as an alternative fuel and investigates the
impact of preheating on its performance in combustion chambers. The study employs an …

Prediction of Physico-Thermal Properties of Combined Biodiesel Blends using Waste Fish Oil and Coconut Oil

V Kumar, MM Lakshmidevamma, B Adaveesh… - 2024 - catalog.lib.kyushu-u.ac.jp
The present investigations aim to prepare the biodiesel using methyl esters of waste fish oil
and waste coconut oil to determine the Physico-Thermal properties of combined biodiesel …