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Management of fly ash from biomass combustion

Maj Izabella

Rynek Energii

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2024

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Nr 1

75--81

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The efficient management of biomass fly ash is a key factor for the circular economy. Fly ash is produced in large quantities during biomass combustion and may be utilized for various applications, for both environmental and financial benefits. The main limitation of biomass fly ash utilization is its unrecognized potential caused by a lack of consistent law regulations. In this paper, possible paths of biomass fly ash management are discussed. The compositions of 4 fly ashes derived from biomass combustion in Polish units are presented, together with 2 examples of phosphorous-rich ashes. The five most promising ways of management are elaborated: concrete and cement production, phosphorous recovery and fertilizers, composites, ceramics, and sorbents. The latest state-of-the-art research regarding each path is briefly reviewed and current law regulations are introduced. Limitations for the safe management of biomass ash are also discussed.

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Zagospodarowanie popiołów lotnych z biomasy jest ważnym elementem gospodarki o obiegu zamkniętym (GOZ). Popiół lotny powstaje W znacznych ilościach podczas spalania biomasy, a jego odpowiednie zagospodarowanie może przynieść zarówno korzyści dla środowiska, jak i oszczędności finansowe. Głównym ograniczeniem wykorzystania popiołów lotnych z biomasy jest brak odpowiednich uregulowań prawnych, co powoduje również słabe rozpoznanie możliwości użycia popiołów. W artykule przedstawiono składy 4 popiołów lotnych pochodzących ze spalania biomasy W polskich obiektach energetyki zawodowej oraz 2 przykłady popiołów szczególnie bogatych w fosfor. Omówiono pięć najbardziej obiecujących sposobów wykorzystania: produkcja betonów i cementu, odzysk fosforu i zastosowanie jako nawozy, składnik kompozytów, materiały ceramiczne oraz sorbenty. Przedstawiono aktualne regulacje prawne oraz dokonano krótkiego przeglądu najnowszych badań dotyczących poszczególnych ścieżek. Omówiono także ograniczenia w zakresie bezpiecznego zagospodarowania popiołów z biomasy.

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Emergy analysis of energy transition from coal to renewable at chicken farm

Junga Robert, Pospolita Janusz, Kuczuk Anna, Tańczuk Mariusz

Journal of Power Technologies

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2024

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Vol. 104, nr 1

15--30

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The paper presents an emergy analysis of the poultry farm regarding shifting energy sources from fossil fuels to biomass generated onsite in broilers and hen eggs rearing systems. It has been found that the manure produced on the farm has sufficient energy potential to replace the currently used energy carriers, both for heating and electricity supply. Replacing the currently used conventional energy resources with chicken manure will increase the emission charges. However, implementation of low-emission combustion techniques can help with reducing the emissions. Emergy analysis showed that for the conventional energy mix used in the farm, the Renewability Index (REN) is 0.5797, the Environmental Loading Ratio (ELR) is 171.49 and the Emergy Yield Ratio (EYR) has a value of about 1. If energy carriers are replaced by chicken manure, the REN may increase by 6.19% and the ELR may decrease by 6.11%. These relatively small changes should be considered in the context of the large scale of chicken production in Poland.

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Influence of waste ashes from biomass combustion on frost resistance of cement mortars

Jura Jakub

Zeszyty Naukowe Akademii Morskiej w Szczecinie

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2023

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nr 75 (147)

35--41

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This article presents the influence of ashes generated in the combustion processes of various types of biomasses on the durability (resistance to freezing and thawing after 25 cycles) of cement mortars. Three types of ashes were used for the tests: two fly ashes and one bottom ash. These differ in chemical composition and microstructure in the amounts of 10%, 20%, and 30% of the cement mass and are used as a substitute for standard sand. The ashes are characterized in terms of microstructure and chemical composition. The research shows that, regardless of the type of ash used, all the cement mortars containing ash are characterized by higher durability than the control mortars. Among the modified mortars, the smallest decrease in resistance (by 0.54%) to the process of freezing and thawing is shown by cement mortars containing 10% fly ash from the combustion process of biomass with the addition of sunflower, and the largest (by 7.56%) show mortars containing 30% bottom ash from the combustion of biomass with the addition of sunflower. These findings suggest that the incorporation of biomass ashes, particularly fly ash, into the cement matrix mixes has the potential to improve their durability for road infrastructure applications.

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Handling and transportation properties of rapeseed biomass as affected by particle size

Bojanowska Milena

Zeszyty Naukowe Akademii Morskiej w Szczecinie

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2023

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nr 74 (146)

5--15

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Rapeseed by-products of seeds de-oiling, particularly expellers and post-extracted meal, are currently considered an important biomass that can be used as an alternative energy source, either in raw form or after conversion to biochar. Rapeseed biomass represents a difficult-to-handle cargo, mainly due to its sensitivity to mechanical, climatic, and biological impacts, as well as its dusty nature. This study aims to determine the physical properties of rapeseed meals and their fractions. Morphological and chemical features of six particle sets are investigated in order to explain the variation in their physical properties having importance in handling and transportation processes. The true density of fractions increases when the particle size decreases due to the diminishing quantitative share of seed coats. No correlation is observed between true and bulk densities, as the particle shape, surface sculpture, and adhesion affect the mutual particle arrangements. Along with a decrease in the particle size from 0.4 mm, a rapid decrease in the flowability is observed. The tendency of the finest dust (d < 0.075 mm) to form agglomerated complexes causes its lower bulk density, higher porosity, and higher angles of repose in comparison to coarse dust (0.075–0.4 mm). It is concluded that a relatively low tendency to free flowing of natural RSM is mainly caused by its wide-ranging particle size distribution and their geometry differentiation, which facilitate mutual particle interlockings. The known cases of blockages of silos, bins, hoppers, and transfer chutes may be mainly caused by the powder fractions (< 0.2 mm), with a much lower flowability than other particles.

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Analiza zamienności paliw stałych dla kotłów grzewczych małej mocy w aspekcie ich wskaźników ekonomicznych i ekologicznych

Kinalska Dobrosława, Ciupek Bartosz, Bartoszewicz Jarosław

Rynek Energii

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2023

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Nr 6

40--48

PL

Niniejsza praca naukowa dotyczy wyników badań związanych z analizą zamienności paliw stałych dla kotłów grzewczych małej mocy. Opracowanie skupia się na wskaźnikach ekologicznych oraz ekonomicznych wybranych paliw stałych konwencjonalnych i odnawialnych. Wyniki badań dają wgląd w proces spalania konkretnych paliw biomasowych w oparciu o analizę techniczną, a także badania emisji substancji szkodliwych. Otrzymane rezultaty badań cieplnych oraz emisyjnych posłużyły do określenia średnich stężeń masowych emitowanych substancji szkodliwych oraz do oszacowania średnich parametrów cieplnych kotła, takich jak moc, sprawność i temperatura spalin. Zestawienie zebranych parametrów umożliwiło stworzenie szerszego obrazu procesu spalania biomasy, określenie konsekwencji środowiskowych używania badanych wsadów oraz oszacowanie wpływu zmiany obecnie eksploatowanych paliw kopalnych na biomasę. Przedstawiona analiza ekonomiczna pozwoliła także zauważyć potencjał ekonomiczny w przypadku słomy z pszenicy jako paliwa biomasowego.

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The present research work concerns the subject of the analysis of the interchangeability of solid fuels in low-power boilers. The study focuses on ecological and economic indicators of selected conventional and renewable solid fuels. The results provide insight into the combustion process of speciﬁc biomass fuels created on the basis of technical analysis and fuel interchangeability analysis as well as the research on the emission of harmful substances. The obtained results of thermal and emission tests were used to determine the average mass concentrations of emitted harmful substances and to estimate the average thermal parameters of the boiler, such as power, efﬁciency and ﬂue gas temperature. The summary of the collected parameters enabled the creation of a broader picture of the biomass combustion process, allowed for the estimations of the environmental consequences of the use of the tested feedstocks and revealed the predicted impacts of changing the currently used fossil fuels on biomass. The presented economic analysis also revealed the proﬁtable potential of wheat straw as a biomass fuel.

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Od odpadów rolniczych do wysokowydajnego sorbentu : węgiel aktywny pochodzący z łupin orzechów laskowych do oczyszczania wody i ścieków

Barczak Beata, Klugmann-Radziemska Ewa, Januszewicz Katarzyna

Przemysł Chemiczny

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2023

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T. 102, nr 9

895--899

PL

Łupiny orzechów laskowych, produkt uboczny przemysłu spożywczego, mają znaczny potencjał jako prekursor do produkcji węgla aktywnego ze względu na ich dużą dostępność i dużą zawartość węgla. Przedstawiono badania możliwości przekształcenia łupin orzechów laskowych w węgiel aktywny, wykorzystany do oczyszczania ścieków z zanieczyszczeń organicznych. Porównano procesy aktywacji fizycznej i chemicznej otrzymanego węgla. Otrzymano wysoce porowaty materiał o powierzchni właściwej 1211 m²/g. Ponadto przedstawiono izotermy adsorpcji i oznaczono pojemność adsorpcyjną biowęgla względem rodaminy B.

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Hazelnut shells were pyrolyzed at 500°C for 1 h. The obtained biochar was activated phys. with CO₂ at 800°C or chem. with KOH at 850°C. A porous material with a sp. surface area of 1211 m²/g was obtained. The adsorption properties of activated C were tested in relation to the adsorption of rhodamine B. The adsorption capacity was 64.4 mg/g. The Langmuir, Freundlich, Sips and Toth adsorption equil. models were used to describe the rhodamine adsorption isotherm. The best fit to the exptl. data was observed for the Sips isotherm.

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Pomiary zapotrzebowania nawozowego kukurydzy za pomocą aktywnego czujnika azotu

Kubiak-Siwińska Katarzyna, Kotlarz Jan

Pomiary Automatyka Robotyka

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2023

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R. 27, nr 3

13--18

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Azot jest ważnym makroskładnikiem biomasy, ponieważ odgrywa istotną rolę w procesach metabolicznych, produkcji białek, syntezie aminokwasów, enzymów, hormonów oraz jest składnikiem chlorofilu. Ocena jego niedoborów w uprawach kukurydzy jest przedmiotem badań naukowych. W artykule zaprezentowano wyniki pomiarów w kontrolowanych warunkach laboratoryjnych wskaźników teledetekcyjnych kukurydzy uprawianej w wariantach nawożenia 0-150 kg·N/ha. Zaproponowana metoda oceny niedoboru azotu z wykorzystaniem sensora Crop Circle pozwala na autonomiczne sterowanie precyzyjnym nawożeniem doglebowym w projektowanym rozwiązaniu robota polowego.

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Nitrogen is an important macronutrient of biomass because it plays an important role in metabolic processes, protein production, amino acid synthesis, enzymes, hormones and is a component of chlorophyll. The assessment of its deficiencies in maize crops is the subject of scientific research. The article presents the results of measurements in controlled laboratory conditions of remote sensing indices of maize cultivated in fertilization variants of 0-150 kg·N/ha. The proposed method of assessing nitrogen deficiency using the Crop Circle sensor allows for autonomous control of precise soil fertilization in the designed solution of a field robot.

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Distributions of Rhizostoma pulmo (Macri, 1778) between the Kızılırmak and the Yeşilırmak coast of the Black Sea, Türkiye

Dönmez Memet Ali, Bat Levent

Oceanological and Hydrobiological Studies

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2023

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Vol. 52, No. 3

273--286

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This study examined the seasonal distributions of the medusa Rhizostoma pulmo along the coasts of the southern Black Sea between Kızılırmak and Yeşilırmak between April 2008 and March 2010. Monthly abundance and biomass values were determined, as well as population parameters.The effect of temperature on medusa distribution wasalso investigated. Results showed that medusa abundance and biomass were highest in autumn, following a period of increased temperature. In contrast, medusa was not observed during the spring season. It was possible to observe the R. pulmo individuals for five months for the first term of investigation period (2008-2009), and seven months for the second term (2009-2010). The highest abundance value was found to be 10 n/m 2 (November 2008 and September 2009) and the highest biomass value was 12.587,5 g/100 m3 (October 2009).

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Reverse supply chain of residual wood biomass

Kawa Arkadiusz

LogForum

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2023

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Vol. 19, no. 2

295--302

EN

Background: Awareness of environmental or, more broadly, sustainable development is becoming an increasingly important issue, and questions of recycling and reuse have been getting more and more attention lately. Biomass is an important renewable resource and can take many forms, ranging from agricultural residues to food waste, forestry residues, and wood processing residues. A particular example is woody biomass such as forestry residues, wood-processing residues, or construction and municipal wastes that can be recycled and reused, providing a more environmentally friendly alternative to bioenergy production. This requires reverse supply chains in which the processes of collection, sorting, and transportation are efficient. The aim of this paper is to characterise the reverse supply chain of residual wood biomass and to indicate the main challenges related to it. Methods: For the needs of the paper, the research was conducted using the methods of analysis of secondary and primary sources. The materials included data obtained from scientific papers, reports, studies, and internet sources. We conducted focus groups interviews (FGIs) in three cities in Poland. Results: The article characterizes the details of the supply chain processes in woody biomass. Moreover, challenges, threats, and opportunities for reverse biomass supply chains are indicated. Conclusions: Wood biomass can be derived from various residues and has a very wide range of industrial applications. Several factors must be considered when organising and conducting logistics processes for wood residues, such as origin, structure, and composition of woody biomass. The reverse supply chain of residual biomass consists of many different entities between which many different processes take place. The well-organized logistical and technological processes are vital parts of the supply chain because they result in size reduction, moisture adjustment, cleaning, fractionation, densification etc., which reduces transport and storage costs. There are many challenges related to biomass supply chains, e.g. the seasonality of biomass, the different requirements for handling and transport equipment, as well as storage space configuration.

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The evaluation of energy from grapevine shoots used as biomass depending on the cultivar

Klimek Kamila E., Kapłan Magdalena, Maj Grzegorz

Journal of Water and Land Development

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2023

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no. 58

120--128

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The article examines the influence of physicochemical traits on yield depending on the variety and year of cultivation. Four common to Poland grape cultivars, i.e. ‘Regent’, ‘Rondo’, ‘Seyval Blanc’, and ‘Solaris’, were evaluated by analysing, among others, number of clusters per bush, their weight, number of berries, and the yield per hectare, number of woody shoots, weight of woody shoots, and the diameter of woody shoots. Energy and emission parameters were evaluated by conducting technical evaluation (lower heating value, ash content, volatile matters content, moisture content, fixed carbon) and elemental analysis (carbon, nitrogen, hydrogen, sulphur and oxygen contents) of one-year, two-year and three-year vine shoots. In addition, emission factors for CO, CO2, NOx, SO2 and dust were estimated. The study showed that there was no significant differences between years under study (2020, 2021 and 2022) and energy and emission parameters. It was observed that the highest LHV (lower heating value) occurred in the ‘Regent’ cultivar while the lowest level in the ‘Rondo’ cultivar. As regards energy-emission parameters, a significant influence of cultivar (‘Solaris’, ‘Rondo’, ‘Seyval Blanc’ and ‘Regent’) was shown on the parameters studied except for nitrogen content and NOx emission index. The interaction of year and cultivar showed no significant differences except for the moisture content.

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Screening of sweet and grain sorghum genotypes for green biomass production in different regions of Kazakhstan

Zhapayev Rauan, Toderich Kristina, Kunypiyaeva Gulya, Kurmanbayeva Meruyert, Mustafayev Mustafa, Ospanbayev Zhumagali, Omarova Aiman, Kusmangazinov Adil

Journal of Water and Land Development

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2023

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no. 56

118--126

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As the impact of global climate change increases, the interaction of biotic and abiotic stresses increasingly threatens current agricultural practices. The most effective solution to the problem of climate change and a decrease in the amount of atmospheric precipitation is planting extremely drought-resistant and high-yielding crops. Sorghum can grow in harsh conditions such as salinity, drought and limited nutrients, also it is an important part of the diet in many countries. Sorghum can be introduced in many zones of Kazakhstan. Plant height and yield of green plant biomass of 16 sorghum samples in arid conditions were determined based on a set of agrobiological characteristics for field screening. The height of the studied samples of grain sorghum was 0.47 ±0.03 m, and the height of sweet sorghum was much longer, reaching up to 2.88 ±0.12 m. Also, there was a strong difference in green biomass in cultivated areas under different soil and climatic conditions, the green biomass of sweet sorghum was 3.0 Mg∙ha-1, and in grain sorghum, it reached up to 57.4 Mg∙ha-1. Based on the data of the field assessment for various soil and climatic conditions, the following samples were identified for introduction into production: samples of sweet sorghum for irrigated and rainfed lands of the Almaty Region and in the conditions of non-irrigation agriculture of the Aktobe Region - a promising line ICSV 93046. For non-irrigation agriculture of the Akmola Region, genotypes of sweet and grain sorghum are ‘Chaika’, ‘Kinelskoe 4’ and ‘Volzhskoe 44’.

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Experimental studies of burning pellets in a burner up to 30 kW

Veremiichuk Hanna

Journal of New Technologies in Environmental Science

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2023

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Vol. 7, nr 1

3--10

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Given the world trends in the use of biofuels of agricultural origin, Ukraine has considerable potential to develop this direction at the expense of a significant resource base. Solid biomass is mainly used for heat production in large or medium-sized district heating boilers and in domestic wood, pellet boilers, in furnaces and in fireplaces. The work is devoted to the research of burning of wood pellets and agropellet (from rape straw) with the purpose of improvement of operational and ecological indicators of household boilers with capacity up to 30 kW. Results of experimental research of burning of mentioned pellets are given on the basis of data of experiment characteristic features of temperature conditions in heating volume of boiler and burning at burning of pellets are defined.

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Utilization of Chlorella vulgaris after the Extraction Process in Wastewater Treatment as a Biosorption Material for Ciprofloxacin Removal

Al-Mashhadani Enass S. M., Al-Mashhadani Mahmood K. H.

Journal of Ecological Engineering

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2023

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Vol. 24, nr 4

1--15

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Potentially negative environmental and human health effects have led to pharmaceutical chemicals,which are labeled as a new class of environmental contaminants. Adsorption is one of the most appealing choices to remove that pharmaceutical waste in recent years. However, the environmental limitations of the adsorbent material are an obstacle to the development of this process. The current study suggested the remaining Chlorella vulgaris biomass, after the extraction process of the biomaterials, to be a bio-absorption material in removing the Ciprofloxacin from the hospital wastewater. The preparation and characterization of the suggested adsorbent through FTIR analysis, and scanning electron microscopy, coupled with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction, were present in the current study. Several functional groups (such as carboxylic, amines, hydroxyls, and amides) were observed to aid the adsorption process. After the extraction process, the results showed a growth in the peaks, indicating an increase in functional groups, particularly the -O.H. and -N.H. groups, while having changed toward lower energy after binding with CIP atoms, as well as an increase in surface area from 2.3723 to 3.6224 m2/g. The XRD was shown to be compatible with the EDX test, which both demonstrated a decrease in carbon element concentration due to the deconstruction process. The effects of Ciprofloxacin bio-sorption variables, including contact time, initial Ciprofloxacin concentration, pH, and adsorbent dosage, were adopted as a parametric study. The maximum adsorption capacity was recorded at pH 7 with an adsorbent dose of 2.75 g/L; after 120 minutes, the data show that 89.9% of Ciprofloxacin has been adsorption onto the extracted biomass.

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The Chemical-Physical and Quality Parameters of Woods Pellets Generated from Revegetation Reclamation of Post-Coal Mining Land

Yuningsih Lulu, Ibrahim Eddy, Marsi, Hastuti Novitri, Hermansyah

Journal of Ecological Engineering

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2023

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Vol. 24, nr 8

43--51

EN

It needs to become a source of renewable energy raw materials derived from biomass, through revegetation reclamation activities. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the differences in the quality of the wood pellets derived from distinguished raw materials and ages. It also aims to evaluate the relationship between raw material and wood pellet parameters. In this process, the method used emphasized the measurements of the chemical-physical and quality parameters of the materials and pellets, respectively. These analyses were subsequently carried out through a comparative test with the quality standards of SNI (Indonesian National Standard) 8021-2014 and SNI 01-6235-2000. To analyze the relationship between raw material and wood pellet quality parameters, a statistical test of Pearson correlation (product-moment) was conducted. Based on the results, the pellets produced from post-mining land revegetation reached SNI quality limits on the parameters of water content, density, fixed carbon, and heat. This proved that all the chemical-physical features of the raw materials had a relationship in improving the quality of wood pellets. Regarding the comparison between types, the Acacia mangium pellets relatively had the best quality.

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Simple and Combined Pretreatment of a Mixture of Forestry and Aromatic-Medicinal Plant Waste by Chemical, Physical and Enzymatic Methods

Bendaoud Ahmed, Belkhiri Abdelkhalek, Maai Mohamed, Moubchir Tarik, Hmamou Anouar, Tlemcani Sara, Eloutassi Noureddine, Lahkimi Amal

Journal of Ecological Engineering

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2023

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Vol. 24, nr 4

376--383

EN

Forestry waste (FW) extracted parts ofmedicinal-aromatic plant waste (EPW) and unused parts (UPW) are considered potential resources for energy recovery (their heating value of approximately 19 MJ/kg).In order to valorize lignocellulosic biomass, a pretreatment process is required to hydrolyze the recalcitrant lignocellulosic complex into fermentable simple sugars. The aim of this study is to determine the best method of pretreatment that takes into account treatment time, efficiency, and environmental friendliness. The mixture of FW, EPW, and UPW was treated by simple and combined treatment using different methods like acid sulfuric (Ac), steam explosion (SE), and enzymatic (E) (cellulase and hemicellulase).The results showed that the combined and simple Ac treatments are the mostefficient compared with SE and E treatments in the hydrolysis of polysaccharide of cellulose with a rate respectively of 90.5% and 77.6% and hemicellulose with a rate respectively of 80.63% and 87.14%. In addition, both of the preceding methods release an important rate of total phenolic compounds. Combined treatment demands high time but is friendly (approximately 1 day), and Ac treatment is less time-consuming (about 25 min) but harmful to the environment and causes the corrosion of equipment.In conclusion, combined treatment can be the best method and the high time required can be reduced with the progress of the research.

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Potencjał biowęgla z biomasy odpadowej - studium przypadku województwa wielkopolskiego

Chwałek Agnieszka, Rolewicz-Kalińska Anna

Gaz, Woda i Technika Sanitarna

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2023

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Nr 4

23--26

PL

Celem niniejszego artykułu jest analiza możliwości pozyskania biowęgla z biomasy odpadowej w województwie wielkopolskim. Na podstawie zidentyfikowanych zasobów substratów, będących potencjalnym źródłem produkcji biowęgla (zasoby leśne, rolne, pozostałości z produkcji roślinnej i hodowli zwierzęcej oraz bioodpady dla województwa wielkopolskiego) sporządzono teoretyczny bilans ilościowo-jakościowy, przedstawiający potencjał wykorzystania biowęgla dla tego województwa. Zaprezentowany w artykule bilans na terenie Wielkopolski przedstawił biomasę możliwą do zagospodarowania na cele biowęgla, w około 4 376 270 [ton/rok], w tym największą produktywność osiągnęła biomasa pochodzenia zwierzęcego w ilości około 3 989 401 [ton/rok]. Na podstawie danych literaturowych wyznaczono powolną pirolizę, jako najefektywniejszą technologie obróbki surowców na biowęgiel.

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The aim of this article is to analyze the possibilities of biochar from waste biomass in the Wielkopolskie Voivodeship. Based on the identified resources of substrates that are a potential source of biochar production (forest resources, agricultural resources, residues from plant production and animal husbandry, and bio-waste for the Wielkopolskie Voivodeship), a theoretical quantitative and qualitative balance was prepared showing the potential of biochar use for this voivodeship. The analysis presented in the paper showed the biomass possible to be used for biochar purposes in the amount of about 4 288 989 [t/year], of which the highest productivity was achieved by biomass of animal origin in the amount of about 3,989,401 [t/year]. In addition, based on literature data, slow pyrolysis was determined as the most effective technology for processing raw materials for biochar.

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Removal of Zinc Ions from Aqueous Solutions with the Use of Lignin and Biomass. Part II

Miros-Kudra P., Sobczak P., Gzyra-Jagieła K., Ciepliński M.

Fibres & Textiles in Eastern Europe

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2023

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Vol. 31, no. 2

11--25

EN

In response to the trend toward sustainable management of by-products from the pulp and paper industry as well as plant waste, practical and economical methods are being developed to use them in a way that does not pose a threat to the environment. The main aim of the research was to study the possibility of using lignin and plant biomass as biosorbents for the removal of zinc ions from aqueous solutions. The secondary aim was to build an optimal multilayer system made of biosorbents selected during the research in order to obtain the highest sorption efficiency and to determine the best conditions of the sorption process. The effectiveness of zinc ion sorption was assessed using an appropriate combination of sorbents such as lignin, oat bran, rice husk, chitosan, pectin, sodium alginate, pine bark, coconut fiber and activated carbon, selected on the basis of literature data and the preliminary results of tests carried out using FTIR and AAS. The main component of the sorption system was lignin separated from black liquor. Results indicate that the best Zn sorption system was based on coconut fiber, lignin, and pine bark, for which the maximum sorption efficiency was 95%. The research also showed that the increase in the process temperature, the mass of biosorbents used and the alkaline pH are the factors that increase the efficiency of the sorption. It can be concluded that lignin and plant biomass can be used as ecological sorbents of zinc ions from water solutions. They are safe for the environment, produced from renewable sources, and are by-products or waste materials, which is part of the sustainable development and circular economy currently promoted in the EU.

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Utilization of Eco-Friendly Rice Husk Ash Waste as Reinforcement in LDPE Thermoplastics

Ginting Eva Marlina, Motlan, Sani Ridwan Abdulah, Bukit Nurdin, Bukit Bunga Fisikanta

Ecological Engineering & Environmental Technology

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2023

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Vol. 24, iss. 8

240--246

EN

The topic of environmental contamination is currently regarded as one of the most urgent and significant challenges in contemporary society. Several strategies must be implemented to mitigate the environmental impact caused by waste materials, such as to rice husks ash, plastic, and other materials. Low-density polyethylene is widely recognized in academic circles for its distinctive property of having a low melting point and demonstrating inferior thermal stability. However, the utilization of RHA has promise for augmenting the thermal LDPE. The inclusion of silica inside rice husk ash functions as a flame retardant, hence augmenting the material’s capacity to resist combustion and thermal degradation. The objective of this study is to utilization of eco-friendly RHA waste as reinforcement in LDPE thermoplastics. RHA is produced by the coprecipitation process. Rheomixer is used to make thermoplastic composites by incorporate RHA into LDPE 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 wt.%. The micrograph of the failure surface of the composite material consisting of LDPE filled with reactive hot-melt adhesive RHA particles reveals significant variations in particle sizes. In adittion XRD graph showed a decrease in intensity when 6% wt and 8% wt RHA were added. The results of thermal analysis with DSC showed an increase in the melting point of the sample with RHA reinforcement from 108.96–109.21o C and 482.47–500.09oC. The incorporation of RHA as a reinforcement in LDPE holds promise for its utilization as a material possessing favorable thermal characteristics suitable for industrial applications such as pipes and protective coatings, which required enhanced thermal resistance. The utilization of rice husk ash (RHA) waste imposes both environmental and economic impacts. RHA has the potential to reduce environmental pollution caused by waste and decrease the costs involved in material production.

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Net Primary Production of Forest Vegetal Biomass in Kyiv Region

Vasylyshyn Roman, Lakyda Іvan, Lakyda Мaryna, Blyshchyk Volodymyr

Ecological Engineering & Environmental Technology

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2023

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Vol. 24, iss. 1

38--45

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Net primary production (NPP) is considered by the world scientific community as an important indicator that reflects the features of the condition and peculiarities of the functioning of forest ecosystems. It also allows quantifying the potential of forests in performing their ecosystem functions. The information basis of the research consists of data from the industrial database of the Ukrainian State Forest Management Planning Association – IA “Ukrderzhlisproekt”. The dataset contains the biometric description of stands in the study region. Also, a system of mathematical models, algorithmic support, and software for quantitative assessment of net primary production are utilized within this research. As a result, the research determines the quantitative values of the total volume and specific intensity of formation of net primary production in the forests of Kyiv region. The total volume of NPP in the forests of the region exceeds 6.5 million tons of dry matter, of which 56% is accounted for by forests dominated by Scots pine. The highest mean values of primary production per unit area are observed in stands composed of tree species belonging to the hardwood broadleaved species group (black locust, hornbeam, European ash, and common oak, 1550–1910 g·m-2. The highest intensity of organic matter production is observed in the stands of V to VIII age classes. Highly productive stands generate a major part of forest NPP in the study region. Among forest types, the highest intensity of the bioproduction process is observed in fresh hornbeam-oak and fresh hornbeam-oak site types – 1872 g·m-2 and 1646 g·m-2, respectively. The forests subordinated to the State Agency of Forest Resources of Ukraine concentrate the largest volumes of annually formed organic matter. The lowest productivity is typical for forest plant communities under the control of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. The research results will serve as an informational basis applicable to the formation of a strategy for sustainable use of ecosystem functions of the forests in the study region.

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Green Microalgae as a Food Source – Growth Kinetics and Biochemical Composition

El-Haji Sarra, Houzi Ghizlane, Kaioua Samiha, Abdelaziz Chaouch

Ecological Engineering & Environmental Technology

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2023

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Vol. 24, iss. 7

154--160

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Microalgae are considered as a renewable natural resource that presents important potentialities to be valorized in several fields. This valorization must necessarily start with a thorough study of the biochemical composition of each species of algae. The objective of this study is to study the evolution of the biochemical composition according to the different stages of growth of three biomasses of microalgae (Fragilaria sp, Scenedesmus protuberans, Polytoma Papilatum) collected from Moroccan aquatic environments. Polytoma Papilatum and Scenedesmus protuberans show high protein content of 89.23±2.58%, 90.4±1.45% respectively in addition to low lipid 2.4±0.23, 1.63±0.2% and carbohydrate 8.08±1.25, 8.19±1.07 respectively. On the other hand, Fragilaria sp has high value of carbohydrate 65.73±3.25% as well as low in protein and lipid contents with values of 33.16±1.76, 1.28±0.29 respectively. The monitoring of the growth kinetics allows differentiating three phases on the growth curve: latent phase, exponential growth phase, and stationary phase. Regarding the biochemical composition, the highest content of proteins, carbohydrates and lipids in relation to the harvested biomass reach its maximum at the stationary phase.