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Study of the Thermochemical Properties of Lignocellulosic Biomass from Energy Crops
| Content Provider | MDPI |
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| Author | Reyes, García-Contreras Soriano, José Pinos, Antonio Carpio De Los |
| Copyright Year | 2021 |
| Description | The cultivation of short rotation coppice (SRC) is a sustainable and ecological alternative for the production of energy vectors today. For its use, it is necessary to know the thermochemical properties of the biomass produced, as well as the differences between genotypes and varieties. In this work, the thermochemical properties of five different Populus clones grow up in Mediterranean basin, with two different age categories, are analyzed. The moisture content, wood density, heating value, ash content, energy density, composition and the volatile matter were measured, separating wood and crust fractions. The mean crust content for all clones was near to 10% but it is observed that the youngest clones have higher content of crust and humidity. The 3 year-old clones generally show lower humidity and ash content and higher density of wood and fixed carbon, consequently showing a higher heating value. In addition, 3 year-old clones are encouraged since they have a lower content of majority and minority elements in proportion that can generate less operating and environmental problems. |
| Starting Page | 3780 |
| e-ISSN | 19961073 |
| DOI | 10.3390/en14133780 |
| Journal | Energies |
| Issue Number | 13 |
| Volume Number | 14 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | MDPI |
| Publisher Date | 2021-06-23 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Energies Paper and Wood Energy Crops Biomass Populus Short Rotation Crops |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
