Browsing by Subject "Biomass"
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An integrated framework of data-driven, metaheuristic, and mechanistic modeling approach for biomass pyrolysis
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)This study presents an integrated hybrid framework of data-driven (cascade forward neural network (CFNN)), metaheuristic (artificial bee colony (ABC)), and a mechanistic modeling (Aspen simulation) approach for the biomass ... -
Associations of plant functional diversity with carbon accumulation in a temperate forest ecosystem in the Indian Himalayas
( Elsevier B.V. , 2019 , Article)Carbon accumulation is the capacity of the forest to store carbon in trees, litter and soil, together contributing to climate regulation. Plants differ in their potential to capture, store and release carbon. Consequently, ... -
Catalytic Fast Pyrolysis of Soybean Straw Biomass for Glycolaldehyde-Rich Bio-oil Production and Subsequent Extraction
( American Chemical Society , 2021 , Article)In this study, soybean straw (SS) as a promising source of glycolaldehyde-rich bio-oil production and extraction was investigated. Proximate and ultimate analysis of SS was performed to examine the feasibility and suitability ... -
Current trends and prospects in catalytic upgrading of lignocellulosic biomass feedstock into ultrapure biofuels
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Eco-friendly renewable energy sources have recommended as fossil fuel alternatives in recent years to reduce environmental pollution and meet future energy demands in various sectors. As the largest source of renewable ... -
Data on the synthesis and characterizations of carboxylated carbon-based catalyst from eucalyptus as efficient and reusable catalysts for hydrolysis of eucalyptus
( Elsevier Inc. , 2020 , Other)The presented article reports the preparation and characterization of heterogeneous carbon catalyst enriched with carboxylic group denoted as (ECS) from Eucalyptus as an efficient catalyst for the hydrolysis of woody ... -
Deoxygenation of pyrolysis vapour derived from durian shell using catalysts prepared from industrial wastes rich in Ca, Fe, Si and Al
( Elsevier B.V. , 2020 , Article)Catalysts prepared from industrial wastes rich in Fe, Ca, Si, and Al were used in catalytic upgrading of pyrolysis vapour derived from durian shell and their effect on product yield and properties were compared. With same ... -
Energy assessment strategies in carbon-constrained industrial clusters
( Elsevier Ltd , 2022 , Article)With the increasing climate change concerns, governments around the world are working on setting targets to mitigate its upsurge. Greenhouse gases (GHG), more specifically carbon dioxide (CO2), are the highest contributors ... -
Enhancing the production of biogas through anaerobic co-digestion of agricultural waste and chemical pre-treatments
( Elsevier Ltd , 2020 , Article)Large amounts of agricultural solid wastes (ASWs) and animal dung are produced annually causing serious environmental problem that requires proper treatment. The present study proposes a strategy for optimizing the anaerobic ... -
Fuelwood and fodder consumption patterns among agroforestry-practicing smallholder farmers of the lower Himalayas, India
( Springer , 2021 , Article)Trees are important as a source of fuelwood and fodder for rural populations in the Himalayas. This paper analysed the fuelwood and fodder consumption patterns of rural households in 16 villages in Alaknanda Valley, ... -
GHG emission reduction via multiple fuel options in carbon-constrained industrial clusters
( Elsevier B.V. , 2023 , Book chapter)This paper primarily investigates the effect of incorporating multiple fuel options onto carbon constrained industrial clusters. The purpose of doing so was to maximize the profit through the optimal allocation of multiple ... -
Green hydroxyapatite-zeolite catalyst derived from steel waste as an effective catalyst for the hydrocarbon production via co-catalytic pyrolysis of sugarcane bagasse and high-density polyethylene
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Hydroxyapatite-zeolite (HAP-ZE) catalyst prepared from steel waste was utilised in co-catalytic pyrolysis of sugarcane bagasse (SB) and high-density polyethylene (HDPE) for bio-oil production. The highest bio-oil yield ... -
How the activation process modifies the hydrogen storage behavior of biomass-derived activated carbons
( Springer US , 2017 , Article)Microporous activated carbons (ACs) derived from biomass residues, by virtue of their low-cost, good thermo-mechanical stability and easy adsorbent regeneration, are widely considered as hydrogen storage materials for ... -
Investigation of seasonal variations and multiple fuel options in a novel tri-generation CSP integrated hybrid energy process
( Elsevier Ltd , 2022 , Article)This work presents a novel Mixed-Integer Non-linear Program (MINLP) that accounts for the presence of multiple fuels in tri-generation systems. The key novelty of this work pertains to the use of hybrid energy systems in ... -
Kinetic modeling of microalgae growth and CO2 bio-fixation using central composite design statistical approach
( Elsevier B.V. , 2020 , Article)The optimum growth (μ), CO2 bio-fixation (RCO2) rates and the energy ratio (ER) of microalgae Chlorella vulgaris (C.v) were identified using central composite design statistical approach (CCD-SA). μ and RCO2 parameters ... -
Microalgal bioremediation of brackish aquaculture wastewater
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Rapid aquaculture industry development contributed to a major increase in aquaculture wastewater generation. In the context of a circular economy, aquaculture wastewater treatment should simultaneously recover nutrients ... -
Optimization of multiple fuel utilization options in Tri-generation systems
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)This work investigates the design of optimal tri-generation systems for heat, power and water production via multiple fuel selections, thus aiming to reduce the reliance on fossil fuel consumption. Generally speaking, ... -
Pilot-scale co-processing of lignocellulosic biomass, algae, shellfish waste via thermochemical approach: Recent progress and future directions
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article Review)Thermal co-processing of lignocellulosic and aquatic biomass, such as algae and shellfish waste, has shown synergistic effects in producing value-added energy products with higher process efficiency than the traditional ... -
Progress in valorisation of agriculture, aquaculture and shellfish biomass into biochemicals and biomaterials towards sustainable bioeconomy
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)The recurrent environmental and economic issues associated with the diminution of fossil fuels are the main impetus towards the conversion of agriculture, aquaculture and shellfish biomass and the wastes into alternative ... -
Recent progress on catalytic co-pyrolysis of plastic waste and lignocellulosic biomass to liquid fuel: The influence of technical and reaction kinetic parameters
( Elsevier B.V. , 2021 , Article Review)Discharge of non-biodegradable plastic waste and lignocellulosic biomass into the environment, and the resultant pollution has persistently increased all over the globe. This activity poses a threat not only to mankind, ... -
Sex ratio, gonad development and fecundity of Miyakella nepa (Crustacea, Stomatopoda) of Pantai Remis coastal waters of Malaysia
( Triveni Enterprises , 2016 , Article)The sex ratio, gonad development and fecundity of Miyakella nepa (Latreille, 1828), in the coastal waters of Pantai Remis, Perak, were investigated from February 2012 to January 2013. Sex identification was done by identifying ...