[HTML][HTML] An assessment of potential resources for biomass energy in Nigeria

SO Jekayinfa, JI Orisaleye, R Pecenka - Resources, 2020 - mdpi.com
Nigeria is a developing country with an insufficient supply of energy to meet the continuously
growing demand. However, there are several biomass resources available within the …

Are waste-based briquettes alternative fuels in developing countries? A critical review

N Ferronato, IJC Mendoza, MAG Portillo, F Conti… - Energy for Sustainable …, 2022 - Elsevier
Solid waste management and the increasing energy demand are a global concern. Waste
can play the role of alternative fuel, partly reducing the environmental footprint in the waste …

[HTML][HTML] Densification of agro-residues for sustainable energy generation: an overview

SE Ibitoye, TC Jen, RM Mahamood… - Bioresources and …, 2021 - Springer
The global demand for sustainable energy is increasing due to urbanization,
industrialization, population, and developmental growth. Transforming the large quantities of …

[HTML][HTML] An overview of biomass solid fuels: Biomass sources, processing methods, and morphological and microstructural properties

SE Ibitoye, RM Mahamood, TC Jen, C Loha… - Journal of Bioresources …, 2023 - Elsevier
Biomass solid fuel (BSF) has emerged as a promising renewable energy source, but its
morphological and microstructural properties are crucial in determining their physical …

[HTML][HTML] Characterization of fuel and mechanical properties of charred agricultural wastes: Experimental and statistical studies

KA Adu-Poku, D Appiah, KA Asosega, NSA Derkyi… - Energy Reports, 2022 - Elsevier
The importance of parameters such as material type, compacting pressure, particle size, and
their interactions in the manufacturing of charred briquette fuel for industrial and domestic …

Optimization of combustion parameters of carbonized rice husk briquettes in a fixed bed using RSM technique

P Kipngetich, R Kiplimo, JK Tanui, PC Chisale - Renewable Energy, 2022 - Elsevier
This study investigates the combustion of carbonized rice husk briquettes in a fixed bed to
establish the optimum briquetting and combustion conditions. The combustion properties …

[HTML][HTML] Effects of carbonization on the combustion of rice husks briquettes in a fixed bed

P Kipngetich, R Kiplimo, JK Tanui, P Chisale - Cleaner Engineering and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Carbonization of raw materials for making briquettes has been identified as a possible way
of improving calorific values and fixed carbon contents of briquettes. In spite of these …

[HTML][HTML] Optimization of fuel briquette made from bi-composite biomass for domestic heating applications

KO Oladosu, SA Babalola, MW Kareem, HA Ajimotokan… - Scientific African, 2023 - Elsevier
This study aimed at optimizing the fuel briquettes produced from flamboyant pod (FBP), and
corn cob (CC) mixed with cassava starch (SB) as a binder using custom design …

Multifunctional and efficient air filtration: a natural nanofilter prepared with zein and polyvinyl alcohol

K Li, C Li, H Tian, L Yuan, A Xiang… - Macromolecular …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Nanofibers prepared by electrospinning technology possess large specific surface area and
adjustable fiber diameter. Zein is a hydrophobic plant protein that can interact with pollutants …

Effect of densification process parameters on the physico-mechanical properties of composite briquettes of corncob and rice husk

SE Ibitoye, HA Ajimotokan, AA Adeleke… - Materials Today …, 2023 - Elsevier
Fuel briquettes were manufactured from corncob and rice husk in this study. Samples were
collected, sorted, and screened into different particle sizes. The mixing ratios of corncob and …