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1. A corn-stover harvest scheduling problem arising in cellulosic ethanol production

Author:
Aguayo, Maichel M.; Sarin, Subhash C.; Cundiff, John S.; Comer, Kevin; Clark, Tim
Source:
Biomass and bioenergy 2017 v.107 pp. 102-112
ISSN:
0961-9534
Subject:
bioethanol; corn stover; ethanol production; farmers; harvest date; uncertainty
Abstract:
... In this paper, we address a corn-stover harvest scheduling problem (CSHSP) that arises when a cellulosic ethanol plant contracts with farmers to harvest corn stover after the grain harvest has been completed. The plant contracts a fleet of harvesting crews, which must be assigned by the plant scheduler to harvest fields as they are called in by the farmers over the harvest season. First, we study ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.biombioe.2017.09.013

2. Anaerobic digestion of nine varieties of grape pomace: Correlation between biochemical composition and methane production

Author:
El Achkar, Jean H.; Lendormi, Thomas; Hobaika, Zeina; Salameh, Dominique; Louka, Nicolas; Maroun, Richard G.; Lanoisellé, Jean-Louis
Source:
Biomass and bioenergy 2017 v.107 pp. 335-344
ISSN:
0961-9534
Subject:
anaerobic digesters; anaerobic digestion; biodegradability; cellulose; chemical oxygen demand; grape pomace; hemicellulose; lignin; methane; methane production; polyphenols; principal component analysis; raw materials; total solids; variance
Abstract:
... In the present study, nine different varieties of deseeded grape pomace were analyzed for the biochemical composition of the raw material (total solids, volatile matter, total chemical oxygen demand, cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin, total soluble compounds and polyphenols). The biological methane potential of the substrates was assessed in batch anaerobic digesters. The results showed that the cu ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.biombioe.2017.10.030

3. A prototype for horizontal long cuttings planting in Short Rotation Coppice

Author:
Manzone, Marco; Bergante, Sara; Facciotto, Gianni; Balsari, Paolo
Source:
Biomass and bioenergy 2017 v.107 pp. 214-218
ISSN:
0961-9534
Subject:
clones; coppicing; energy use and consumption; field capacity; planters; planting; prototypes; rooting
Abstract:
... Recently, some experiments carried out on Short Rotation Coppice have been focused on a new planting method consisting of burying long cuttings horizontally in substitution of conventional short cuttings planted vertically, with the intent of improving field capacity. The goal of this study is to evaluate the performance of a planter prototype set up by the DISAFA at the University of Turin, which ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.biombioe.2017.10.013

4. Biomass from fruit trees for combined energy and food production

Author:
Winzer, Felix; Kraska, Thorsten; Elsenberger, Carolin; Kötter, Theo; Pude, Ralf
Source:
Biomass and bioenergy 2017 v.107 pp. 279-286
ISSN:
0961-9534
Subject:
apples; biomass production; combustion; energy; energy content; food production; longevity; oils; orchards; pears; plums; renewable energy sources; wood; wood residues; Germany
Abstract:
... In the EU-28, the annual fruit tree production is about 1.29 million ha. In Germany pome and stone fruit are cultivated on 44,744 ha (apples 31,334 ha, 3855 ha plums, 1925 ha pears). This generates not only food, but also abundant amounts of biomass when orchards are cleared at the end of their life span. While the pruning wood from fruit trees is already partly utilized, clearance wood has not be ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.biombioe.2017.10.027

5. Chemical composition and yield of rhizome biomass of Arundo donax L. grown for biorefinery in the Mediterranean environment

Author:
Proietti, Simona; Moscatello, Stefano; Fagnano, Massimo; Fiorentino, Nunzio; Impagliazzo, Adriana; Battistelli, Alberto
Source:
Biomass and bioenergy 2017 v.107 pp. 191-197
ISSN:
0961-9534
Subject:
Arundo donax; Mediterranean climate; aboveground biomass; ash content; biorefining; cell wall components; fructose; galactose; glucose; raffinose; rhizomes; starch; sucrose; Italy
Abstract:
... The contribution of the rhizome to productivity of fermentable sugars and the detailed composition of rhizomes were analyzed in three mature stands of Arundo donax L. cultivated in three locations of variable fertility in the South of Italy. Although the average yearly aboveground dry biomass and rhizome amount showed large and significant differences among sites, (15.3 and 2.6 Mg ha−1 year−1 of r ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.biombioe.2017.10.003

6. Chemically treated microwave-derived biochar: An overview

Author:
Wahi, Rafeah; Zuhaidi, Nur Fakhirah Qurratu'ain; Yusof, Yusralina; Jamel, Jamliah; Kanakaraju, Devagi; Ngaini, Zainab
Source:
Biomass and bioenergy 2017 v.107 pp. 411-421
ISSN:
0961-9534
Subject:
biochar; chemical treatment; cost effectiveness; energy; physicochemical properties; pollutants; pyrolysis; soil amendments; wastewater
Abstract:
... Biochar, a carbon-rich material, can be produced via microwave pyrolysis, as a more energy and cost saving method compared to conventional externally heated pyrolysis. Biochar has versatile applications, for example, for soil amendment purpose and pollutant removal from wastewater. Chemical treatment has been proven to improve the physical and chemical properties of biochar for better applicabilit ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.biombioe.2017.08.007

7. Chemical, structural, and ultrastructural analysis of waste from the carrageenan and sugar-bioethanol processes for future bioenergy generation

Author:
Roldán, Ismael Ulises Miranda; Mitsuhara, Ariane Tiemi; Munhoz Desajacomo, João Pedro; de Oliveira, Levi Ezequiel; Gelli, Valéria Cress; Monti, Rubens; Silva do Sacramento, Luis Vitor; Masarin, Fernando
Source:
Biomass and bioenergy 2017 v.107 pp. 233-243
ISSN:
0961-9534
Subject:
Kappaphycus alvarezii; X-ray diffraction; aromatic compounds; bioethanol; biorefining; carbohydrate content; carrageenan; cellulases; crystal structure; electricity; enzymatic hydrolysis; glucans; glucose; hemicellulose; lignin; macroalgae; nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy; sucrose; sugarcane; sugarcane bagasse; wastes
Abstract:
... Macroalgae and sugarcane biorefineries are designed to generate bioproducts for commercial use. Due to the high carbohydrate content of Kappaphycus alvarezii and sugarcane bagasse (SCB), biorefineries are aimed at generating such bioproducts as bioethanol, sucrose, carrageenan, and electricity production. Although there are several studies on SCB, the comparative study between residue carrageenan ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.biombioe.2017.10.008

8. Comparative emissions characterization of a small-scale wood chip-fired boiler and an oil-fired boiler in a school setting

Author:
Rector, Lisa; Miller, Paul J.; Snook, Steven; Ahmadi, Mahdi
Source:
Biomass and bioenergy 2017 v.107 pp. 254-260
ISSN:
0961-9534
Subject:
air pollutants; air pollution; boilers; burning; combustion; energy; heat; oils; particulate emissions; sulfur; wood; wood chips; Northeastern United States
Abstract:
... To investigate the differences in emissions performance between wood chip and oil-fired boilers under real-world operating conditions, a series of stack tests were performed to measure air pollutant emissions at a wood chip stoker boiler with multi-cyclone emission controls. This type of wood combustion boiler technology (inclined grate stoker boiler with a heat input rating between 880 and 4700 k ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.biombioe.2017.10.017

9. Continuous microwave-assisted in-situ transesterification of lipids in seeds of invasive Chinese tallow trees (Triadica sebifera L.): Kinetic and thermodynamic studies

Author:
Barekati-Goudarzi, Mohamad; Muley, Pranjali D.; Clarens, Andres; Nde, Divine B.; Boldor, Dorin
Source:
Biomass and bioenergy 2017 v.107 pp. 353-360
ISSN:
0961-9534
Subject:
Gibbs free energy; Triadica sebifera; activation energy; catalysts; enthalpy; entropy; esters; exposure duration; heat production; hexane; lipids; methanol; microwave treatment; oils; reaction kinetics; seeds; sodium hydroxide; temperature; transesterification
Abstract:
... Continuous in-situ transesterification of Chinese tallow tree seeds into methyl esters using a resonant focusing cavity microwave coupled with a CSTR system was investigated. High production yield of 90% with 97% conversion rate was obtained in 24 min CSTR residence time at a methanol/hexane/Chinese tallow tree seed mass ratio of 47.5:39.3:20, a continuous microwave heating power of 290 W and 14 s ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.biombioe.2017.09.006

10. Current and innovative technologies for pruning harvesting: A review

Author:
Pari, L.; Suardi, A.; Santangelo, E.; García-Galindo, D.; Scarfone, A.; Alfano, V.
Source:
Biomass and bioenergy 2017 v.107 pp. 398-410
ISSN:
0961-9534
Subject:
balers; biomass; cost effectiveness; economic sustainability; fossil fuels; harvesting; supply chain; surveys; Europe
Abstract:
... Pruning residues can provide a significant amount of biomass despite being rarely used as a renewable sources to replace fossil fuels. Exploiting such residues entails creating a sustainable and cost-effective supply chain in which the harvesting and initial processing of the residues play a crucial role. The study is a detailed and accurate survey of the harvesting technologies available in Europ ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.biombioe.2017.09.014

11. Development of heat-aided flocculation for flotation harvesting of microalgae

Author:
Laamanen, Corey A.; Scott, John A.
Source:
Biomass and bioenergy 2017 v.107 pp. 150-154
ISSN:
0961-9534
Subject:
biofuels; biomass; centrifugation; energy costs; flocculants; flocculation; fossil fuels; harvesting; heat; industry; microalgae; wastes
Abstract:
... Biofuel from microalgae has significant potential, but the economics of production are still not on par with fossil fuels. One stage of production commonly cited as requiring improvement is harvesting the microalgae from dilute culture solutions. Flotation has emerged as a promising harvesting method that avoids the high energy costs of methods such as centrifugation, but requires the addition of ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.biombioe.2017.09.020

12. Drying kinetics of granulated cork: Effect of air drying stream conditions and granule size

Author:
Madaleno, R.O.; Castro, L.M.; Coelho Pinheiro, M.N.
Source:
Biomass and bioenergy 2017 v.107 pp. 8-19
ISSN:
0961-9534
Subject:
air drying; air flow; byproducts; cork; cork stoppers; granules; humidity; insulating materials; manufacturing; prediction; water temperature
Abstract:
... Granulated cork is a by-product of natural cork stoppers manufacturing which is incorporated into highly valued products such as agglomerated cork stoppers and expanded cork insulation. Prior to this, the cork granules must be dried.This work presents an experimental study for the characterization of wet granulated cork drying kinetics with different morphologies: a powder and granules with differ ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.biombioe.2017.08.025

13. Durability studies of limonite ore for catalytic decomposition of phenol as a model biomass tar in a fluidized bed

Author:
Kannari, Naokatsu; Satomi, Chika; Oyama, Yuya; Takarada, Takayuki
Source:
Biomass and bioenergy 2017 v.107 pp. 86-92
ISSN:
0961-9534
Subject:
biomass; carbon; carbon monoxide; catalysts; catalytic activity; durability; fluidized beds; gasification; hydrogen; models; oxygen; phenol; steam; temperature
Abstract:
... The development of highly active, durable, tar decomposition catalysts is desirable for practical application of biomass gasification at low temperature. In this study, limonite ore calcinated at 900 °C was used as bed material in a fluidized bed for catalytic decomposition of phenol (biomass tar model) at 650 °C. The limonite showed catalytic activity for the decomposition of phenol to produce co ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.biombioe.2017.09.018

14. Effective and simple in vitro regeneration system of Miscanthus sinensis, M. × giganteus and M. sacchariflorus for planting and biotechnology purposes

Author:
Ślusarkiewicz-Jarzina, Aurelia; Ponitka, Aleksandra; Cerazy-Waliszewska, Joanna; Wojciechowicz, Maria Katarzyna; Sobańska, Karolina; Jeżowski, Stanisław; Pniewski, Tomasz
Source:
Biomass and bioenergy 2017 v.107 pp. 219-226
ISSN:
0961-9534
Subject:
2,4-D; Miscanthus giganteus; Miscanthus sacchariflorus; Miscanthus sinensis; biofuels; biomass; biotechnology; callus; combustion; energy crops; explants; feedstocks; field experimentation; genotype; in vitro regeneration; inflorescences; maltose; micropropagation; naphthaleneacetic acid; phytoremediation; planting; plantlets; rooting; sucrose; tillering
Abstract:
... Miscanthus species are important energy crops, due to their high yield of biomass, used for combustion, biofuel fabrication and as a feedstock for various products. They can be also utilised for phytoremediation and other ecological programmes. Extensive needs require considerable amounts of planting material, which can be provided by in vitro micropropagation. A new effective and simple regenerat ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.biombioe.2017.10.012

15. Effects of digestate fertilization on Sida hermaphrodita: Boosting biomass yields on marginal soils by increasing soil fertility

Author:
Nabel, Moritz; Schrey, Silvia D.; Poorter, Hendrik; Koller, Robert; Jablonowski, Nicolai D.
Source:
Biomass and bioenergy 2017 v.107 pp. 207-213
ISSN:
0961-9534
Subject:
NPK fertilizers; Sida hermaphrodita; agricultural soils; biogas; biomass production; carbon; corn; energy crops; fertilizer application; land use; organic fertilizers; risk reduction; soil fertility; soil quality; water holding capacity
Abstract:
... Perennial non-food energy crops are currently discussed as a more sustainable alternative to conventional energy crops like maize. As they can be cultivated on marginal soils, they reduce the risk of land use and food vs. fuel conflicts. In this study, we evaluated the perennial energy crop Sida hermaphrodita for its potential to be cultivated on marginal substrate and conventional agricultural so ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.biombioe.2017.10.009

16. Effects of hot water extraction pretreatment on pyrolysis of shrub willow

Author:
Tarves, Paul C.; Serapiglia, Michelle J.; Mullen, Charles A.; Boateng, Akwasi A.; Volk, Timothy A.
Source:
Biomass and bioenergy 2017 v.107 pp. 299-304
ISSN:
0961-9534
Subject:
acetic acid; activated carbon; aromatic hydrocarbons; biochar; biofuels; biomass; carbon dioxide; cultivars; gases; heat; microwave treatment; mineral content; pyrolysis; shrubs; temperature
Abstract:
... In this study, we tested the effect of hot water extraction (HWE) as a biomass pretreatment on the pyrolysis of three cultivars of shrub willow via both conventional heating (using a micropyrolyzer, Py-GC/MS) and microwave-assisted heating (using a laboratory scale microwave reactor and activated charcoal as an added microwave absorber). The py-GC/MS experiments revealed that there was little diff ...
Handle:
10113/5848746
DOI:
10.1016/j.biombioe.2017.10.024

17. Effects of increased soil fertility and plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria inoculation on biomass yield, energy value, and physiological response of poplar in short-rotation coppices in a reclaimed tideland: A case study in the Saemangeum area of Korea

Author:
Jang, Ji Hwi; Woo, Su Young; Kim, Sun Hyung; Khaine, Inkyin; Kwak, Myeong Ja; Lee, Hyun Kyung; Lee, Tae Yoon; Lee, Wi Young
Source:
Biomass and bioenergy 2017 v.107 pp. 29-38
ISSN:
0961-9534
Subject:
Bacillus subtilis; European Union; Populus canadensis; bioenergy; biomass production; case studies; charcoal; energy; fertilizer application; forests; fuels; leaves; mineral fertilizers; photosynthesis; physiological response; plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria; rhizosphere bacteria; soil; soil fertility; wood products; Korean Peninsula; United States
Abstract:
... This study aims to investigate the physiological response, biomass yield and its bio-energy value to charcoal mineral fertilizer and Bacillus subtilis strain JS, a plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria, under nine different soil-enrichment procedures, and to provide a reference for suitable management strategies for short-rotation coppices on the marginal soils of reclaimed tidelands in Saemangeum ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.biombioe.2017.09.005

18. Effects of the biomass moisture content and pelleting temperature on the pressure-induced agglomeration process

Author:
Lisowski, Aleksander; Dąbrowska-Salwin, Magdalena; Ostrowska-Ligęza, Ewa; Nawrocka, Agnieszka; Stasiak, Mateusz; Świętochowski, Adam; Klonowski, Jacek; Sypuła, Michał; Lisowska, Barbara
Source:
Biomass and bioenergy 2017 v.107 pp. 376-383
ISSN:
0961-9534
Subject:
Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy; Jerusalem artichokes; Miscanthus; Spartina pectinata; biomass; cellulose; compression strength; crystal structure; lignin; pelleting; temperature; thermal properties; water content
Abstract:
... The aim of this study was to determine the thermal characteristics and structural changes of pelletized biomass at different moisture contents. Miscanthus, Jerusalem artichoke and Spartina pectinata at 10, 20 and 30% moisture contents were used. Irrespective of the type of biomass, heating induced changes in the FTIR bands at 875 and 1420 cm−1, characteristic of lignin monomers and amorphous cellu ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.biombioe.2017.10.029

19. Energetic shift of sugarcane bagasse using biogas produced from sugarcane vinasse in Brazilian ethanol plants

Author:
Joppert, Caio L.; dos Santos, Marilin M.; Costa, Hirdan K.M.; dos Santos, Edmilson M.; Simões Moreira, José R.
Source:
Biomass and bioenergy 2017 v.107 pp. 63-73
ISSN:
0961-9534
Subject:
biogas; biomass; emissions; energy; environmental policy; ethanol; ethanol production; lignocellulose; power generation; steam; straw; sugarcane; sugarcane bagasse; sugars; vinasse
Abstract:
... Worldwide environmental policies demand each time more biofuel consumption and less emission. In this context, this work presents a 2G ethanol study as a mean to increase bioethanol production and availability. Currently, technologies use sugarcane bagasse for lignocellulosic ethanol production, which may unbalance the ethanol and sugar mill energy matrix, since bagasse and straw are the main fuel ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.biombioe.2017.09.011

20. Enhancing the productivity of hybrid poplar (Populus × hybrid) and switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.) by the application of beneficial soil microbes and a seaweed extract

Author:
Fei, Houman; Crouse, Matthew; Papadopoulos, Yousef; Vessey, J. Kevin
Source:
Biomass and bioenergy 2017 v.107 pp. 122-134
ISSN:
0961-9534
Subject:
Ascophyllum nodosum; Azospirillum brasilense; Panicum virgatum; Penicillium; Populus; Variovorax paradoxus; biomass production; clones; crops; cultivars; feedstocks; field experimentation; genotype; greenhouse experimentation; greenhouses; hybrids; macroalgae; nutrient content; plant extracts; plant growth; plant tissues; soil microorganisms
Abstract:
... This study investigates the use of Azospirillum brasilense N8, Penicillium bilaii, Variovorax paradoxus JM63, and a seaweed (Ascophyllum nodosum) extract (ANE) on growth and nutrient content of three clones of hybrid poplars (Populus x cv. ‘Hill’; P. x cv. ‘Okanese’ and P. x cv. ‘Walker’) and two cultivars of switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L. wild-type (WT) and cv. ‘Cave-In-Rock’). Biomass accumula ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.biombioe.2017.09.022