Enhancing Fuel Properties of Napier Grass via Carbonization: A Comparison of Vapothermal and Hydrothermal Carbonization Treatments

D Moloeznik Paniagua, JA Libra, VS Rotter, KS Ro… - Agronomy, 2023 - mdpi.com
Napier grass is a herbaceous biomass that can be used as biofuel; however, its high ash,
potassium, sulfur and chlorine content may cause problems when combusted. Napier grass …

Hydrothermal treatment of empty fruit bunches for enhanced solid fuel production using palm oil mill effluent as a liquid stream

HE Putra, A Wresta, D Permana, F Dara… - Bioresource Technology …, 2024 - Elsevier
The study investigates utilising palm oil mill effluent (POME), comprising over 95–96%
water, as a key liquid component in producing biocoal via the hydrothermal treatment of …

[HTML][HTML] Hydrothermal Carbonization of Residual Biomass from Agricultural and Agro-Industrial Sector

C De Francesco, T Gasperini, D Duca, G Toscano… - Processes, 2024 - mdpi.com
Hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) is a promising method for the conversion of agricultural
and agro-industrial residues into valuable products. HTC processes biomass through …

Significance and optimization of operating parameters in hydrothermal carbonization using RSM–CCD

N Luthfi, T Fukushima, X Wang, K Takisawa - Thermo, 2024 - mdpi.com
To ascertain the significance of temperature and residence time of hydrothermal
carbonization (HTC) in controlling hydrochar production, multiple regression was employed …

Study on electrostatic separation technology and characterization of shrimp shell protein

Y Tian, J Yin, T Ma, W Yan, H Zhu, H Sun - Separation and Purification …, 2025 - Elsevier
Shrimp shell protein is a high-quality protein with wide-ranging applications in feed,
pharmaceuticals, and food industries. However, current methods for its production often …

Biochar-boron composites: synthesis, properties and agronomic effectiveness for eucalyptus seedlings

L Chisté, LCA Melo, K Jindo, CA Silva - Chemical and Biological …, 2024 - Springer
Introduction Boron (B) is critical for plant growth, yet its movement in soil is often hindered by
leaching and adsorption, leading to deficiencies. Tackling these issues is essential for …

Hydrochar as an Alternative to Coal: A Comparative Study of Lignocellulosic and Nonlignocellulosic Biomass

N Luthfi, T Fukushima, X Wang, K Takisawa - Resources, 2024 - mdpi.com
Hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) is a widely used process for converting biomass with a
wide range of moisture. Biomass selection poses challenges in producing hydrochar with …

Hydrochar production through co-hydrothermal carbonization of water hyacinth and plastic waste

MY Ong, S Nomanbhay, C Rosman… - … Series: Earth and …, 2024 - iopscience.iop.org
The global expansion of the economy and concerns about greenhouse gas emissions and
climate change necessitate the exploration of sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels. Water …