Preeti Mehta Kakkar, Amity University Noida, India
The study investigates methods to enhance the production of biomass, lipids, and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in Schizochytrium sp. MTCC 5890 using chemical modulators. Three modulators - sesamol (Ses), 6-benzylaminopurine (6-BAP), and ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) - were [....] » Read More
Title : Quality variation in market biofuels and the effect on tailpipe emissions
Nick Molden, Emissions Analytics, United Kingdom
Biofuels come in many different forms, with different chemical compositions and, consequently, create different emissions when they are burnt in an engine. Variations in chemical composition may be natural effects of the feedstocks within legal standards, or evidence of non- [....] » Read More
Title : Combustion performances of advanced cooking stoves using woody and herbaceous pellets as fuel
Magnus Stahl, Karlstad University, Sweden
In Africa, biomass is primarily used in the form of wood and charcoal for heating and cooking (WBA, 2020). South of the Sahara Desert, wood fuels and charcoal account for more than 90% of the traditional biomass used in energy production (Smeets et al., 2012). In 2019, Africa was [....] » Read More
Title : Sorting and recycling of construction and demolition wood waste
Carina Rehnstrom, Karlstad University, Sweden
The construction industry in Sweden generates significant quantities of wood waste, of which a substantial portion is currently utilised for energy extraction. However, there is a growing interest in exploring alternative uses for this material. This study investigates the feasib [....] » Read More
Title : Overall benefits of biochar, fed to dairy cows, for the farming system
Sara Tahery, The University of New South Wales, Australia
Biochar has been used as a feed supplement for dairy cattle to improve both livestock and soil health. The co-application of animal manure mixed with a porous biochar into soil also offers multiple agronomic and economic benefits by providing plant essential nutrients and reducin [....] » Read More
Title : Effect of charcoal addition on coke properties: A low-emission integrated steelmaking process
Sachchit Kumar Majhi, Tata Steel Limited Jamshedpur, India
The iron and steel industry is one of the largest emitters of greenhouse gases, accounting for around ~ 8% of global CO2 emissions. One way to reduce these emissions is to use charcoal, a carbon-rich material derived from the pyrolysis of biomass, as a substitute for coal in the [....] » Read More
Title : Enhancing soil fertility, crop yields, and climate mitigation through scalable biochar production: A pilot study
Sohail Manzoor, National Rural Support Programme, Pakistan
Biochar, a carbon-rich material derived from the pyrolysis of biomass, offers significant potential for enhancing soil fertility, improving crop yields, and mitigating climate change. This study presents a pilot project conducted by NRSP in South Punjab, Pakistan, supported by [....] » Read More