The worldwide increase in the demand for wood pellets has led to increased interest in the
use of biomass feedstock. However, the quality of pellets depends directly on the biomass …

The main source of fuel for domestic cooking applications in Sub-Saharan Africa is either
locally available firewood species or charcoal produced by slow pyrolysis of these species …

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 …

The energy potential of wood biomass is significantly shaped by its chemical composition.
Analyzing the chemical composition of wood biomass and understanding the correlations …

Various techniques are implemented to reduce odor emission due to their potential multi-
source nature. One modern approach is the use of thermochemically processed biomass to …

The application of biochar in soil provides various benefits that can vary in intensity as the
pyrolysis temperature increases. However, its low density makes this material easily …

The prospects for expanding the market of smokeless fuels require them both to have high
thermal and mechanical characteristics and to minimize harmful emissions during …

Managing agricultural waste by burning it in the fields is a straightforward method, but leads
to significant pollution. One promising alternative is to convert agricultural waste into solid …

Increasing global fuel demand has created challenges in sourcing raw materials, making
agro-waste biomass utilization for energy production a critical alternative. Therefore, the aim …

The interest of biofuel producers in Neotropical species that have high growth rates, slight
wood density variability, and elemental composition that does not compromise the …