The aim of the paper was to summarize and discuss current research trends in biomass
thermal treatment (torrefaction process). Quantitative analyses were carried out, in which the …

The aim of the research was to determine selected fuel properties and basic emission
characteristics of briquettes made from cones of three tree species: Scots pine (Pinus …

This study describes the exploitation of wood waste (Pinus spp.) in the form of sawdust and
shavings generated during the production of furniture and artisanal items in a community in …

The biomass is regarded as a part of renewable energy sources (RES), which can satisfy
energy demands. Biomass obtained from plantations is characterized by low bulk density …

Solid biofuels can be defined as processed and unprocessed biomass. By definition it can
be divided into: natural fuels (as obtained) and synthetic fuels (after mechanical and …

Aims: This study was aimed to increase the utilization of biomass-derived from the waste of
coconut shell and peanut shells by making it a briquette as an alternative fuel. As is known …

The rapid development of agricultural technologies has triggered new possibilities of using
plant waste as fuel. Briquetting plant material is one of the methods of using crop residue as …

Renewable energy sources (RES) represent an increasing share of global energy
production. Biomass has the highest potential of all RES. Biomass is used to produce solid …

The city of Aripuana is one of the largest wood producer in the state of Mato Grosso, Brazil.
Wood residues are used in the electricity generation at three thermoelectric plants in this …

Eichhornia crassipes has a high cellulose and hemicellulose content, which are easily
converted to simple sugars, thus making the plant suitable for the production of biofuel …