Torrefaction of non - oil Jatropha curcas L. (Jatropha) biomass for solid fuel
Elias Kethobile, Clever Ketlogetswe, Jerekias Gandure
Abstract
seed cake biomass showed relatively enhanced fuel characteristics than the torrefied stem and the torrefied fruit husk when considering the properties under investigation.
Topics & Concepts
TorrefactionBiomass (ecology)JatrophaHeat of combustionPulp and paper industryWater contentBiofuelHuskBioenergySolid fuelJatropha curcasPyrolysisMaterials scienceEnvironmental scienceWaste managementAgronomyChemistryBotanyBiodieselCombustionOrganic chemistryEngineeringBiologyCatalysisGeotechnical engineeringThermochemical Biomass Conversion ProcessesEnergy and Environment ImpactsBiofuel production and bioconversion