The adverse effect of the use of fossil fuels on the environment and public health has given
rise to a sustained renewable energy research and development. An important component …

This paper aimed to perform an exploratory literature review, focusing on the aspects of
hydration and rheological properties of cementitious composites with açaí fibers. The use of …

Briquettes uptake continues to be low, despite their ability to offset the negative impacts
caused by firewood/charcoal. Possible reason for this is lack of literature towards key …

The pulp and paper industry use biomass residues, such as paper sludge and bark as fuel
to provide energy for their plants. However, issues such as high-water content or low heating …

Tannins are polyphenols that can be extracted from different parts of the plant and have
different known commercial applications. The extraction of tannins generates a significant …

Biomass energy contributes nearly 14% of the total global energy. Therefore, biomass
briquettes can be effectively considered an alternate source of fossil fuels. The present study …

The industrial applicability of exotic and wild fruits has been investigated as stand-alone
processes framed to obtain a single main product. However, their combination and the …

This study evaluated the effects of the temperature and pressure used when compacting
banana leaves on viscoelastic properties and briquette quality. Banana leaves with 12.4% of …

On a global scale, fossil fuels serve as a crucial foundation for fulfilling energy requirements.
While coal stands out as the primary energy source, it also contributes to pollution. Each …

Sažetak The potential use of forest species as fuels depends on their energy quality.
However, in rural communities in developing countries, fuelwood is still an energy source …