Torrefaction is one of the pretreatment processes used to overcome the disadvantages of
using biomass as a fuel such as low energy density, high moisture, and oxygen contents …

Biomass is a potential renewable energy source as it is abundantly available and does not
cost much. However, some property characteristics, such as high moisture content, low …

The increase in worldwide demand for energy is driven by the rapid increase in population
and exponential economic development. This resulted in the fast depletion of fossil fuel …

Potassium is a natural catalyst in biomass thermochemical conversion and plays an
essential role in plant's growth. To figure out the catalytic effects of potassium on the …

This paper provides a fundamental and critical review of biomass application as a reducing
agent and fuel in integrated steelmaking. The basis for the review is derived from the current …

Steel production is one of the most energy and carbon intensive industries contributing 5–
7% of the global CO 2 emissions. In the search for ways to decrease fossil CO 2 emissions …

Microalgal biomass is a renewable energy source and is considered as a crucial solution in
the increasing energy demand and greenhouse gas emissions. Through various …

The world market for solid biofuels has increased in the last few years, with special attention
to the production of pellets and briquettes in emerging bioeconomies. This study presents a …

The current increase in the world population and its energy demand promotes the study and
implementation of cleaner energy forms since the traditional energy recovery systems are …

This study investigated the influence of torrefaction (300° C) on the combustion
performances of blends of biomass-plastic wastes (Mango branches (MBr), newspaper (Np) …