Enhancing Energy Content of Biofuel Production from Biomass: A Review
Keywords:
Biomass, energy content, optimization, torrefaction, solid biofuelAbstract
The paper presents a review on how to improve the energy content of solid biofuel recovery from biomass. This addresses the urgent requirement for sustainable and renewable energy options. The objective of this paper is to address the inherent difficulties related to the use of biomass, such as its high moisture content and low energy density, by utilizing the torrefaction process. This study provides significant insights into biomass conversion technology by analyzing the features of biomass feedstock, creating an optimized technique and design, and assessing the combustion and energy characteristics of the torrefied products using proximate and ultimate analyses. This improves the effectiveness, financial viability, and ecological sustainability of energy derived from biomass, aiding Nigeria's shift to renewable energy and contributing to global initiatives to combat climate change and foster sustainable development. This study underscores the significance of ongoing innovations and process improvements in order to fully utilize the advantages of biomass torrefaction in the shift towards renewable energy sources.
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