Biomass, Volume 4, Issue 4

Basic inventory is required for proper understanding and utilization of Earth’s natural resources, especially with increasing soil degradation and species loss. Soil carbon is newly refined at >30,000 Gt C (gigatonnes C), ten times above pri...

This study investigates a continuous deoxygenation of bio-oil vapor in a catalytic fixed-bed reactor coupled to a continuous drop tube reactor (DTR) for biomass pyrolysis. Beech wood pyrolysis was initially examined without catalysts at various tempe...

This study analyzes the elemental and oxide compositions of three selected agricultural residues—Dried Pawpaw Leaves (DPL), Kola Nut Pod (KNP), and Sweet Orange Peel (SOP)—for their potential as heterogeneous catalysts. Energy Dispersive...

Poor access to electricity in rural communities has been linked to a poor educational system, as electricity is essential for supporting laboratories, technical practice, and long study hours for students. Therefore, this work presents the techno-eco...

Background: In the Sahel, one of the largest semi-arid areas in the world, pastoral livestock is the main source of protein for the local population. The quantification of herbaceous biomass in the Sahelian rangelands is of major importance since it...

The production of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) creates by-products like olive pomace, which brings environmental issues due to its strong odors and the challenges involved in storage. To address this within a circular economy framework, this study e...

Plastic pollution is a pressing environmental challenge, necessitating the development of biodegradable alternatives like polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB). This study focuses on optimizing PHB production by Neobacillus niacini GS1, a bacterium isolated from...

Renewable energy sources are becoming increasingly crucial in the global energy industry and are acknowledged as a significant substitute for fossil fuels. Oil palm fronds are a type of biomass fuel that can be utilized as a substitute for fossil fue...

Itaconic acid (IA) is a platform chemical, derived from non-petroleum sources, produced through the fermentation of glucose by Aspergillus terreus. However, producing IA from alternative sugar sources (e.g., lignocellulose) has been shown to be probl...

Hybrid solar–biomass organic Rankine cycle (ORC) systems represent a promising avenue for sustainable energy production by combining abundant but intermittent solar energy with the reliable biomass energy. This study conducts a detailed thermod...

Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus), which is extensively farmed globally and ranks as the second most cultivated fish in the Philippines, generates significant amounts of waste that are often underutilized. One specific type of waste material consists o...

The increasing global population has raised concerns about meeting growing food demand. Consequently, the agricultural sector relies heavily on chemical fertilizers to enhance crop production. However, the extensive use of chemical fertilizers can di...