agriculture biomass Articles
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Innovation and commercialisation in the Canadian bioproducts industry
Industrial biotechnology is an emerging industry in which firms are developing novel alternatives to petroleum–based goods. Canadian–based firms have an opportunity to capitalise on the availability of biomass from Canadian agriculture and Canada's broad resource base. However, complexity of the product development process coupled with immaturity of this industry means little is currently known ...
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Innovations in Sustainable Biomass Charcoal Production from Agricultural Residues
Introduction In the intricate dance between agriculture and sustainable energy, a profound synergy emerges. This section unveils the symbiotic relationship between agricultural planting and the quest for innovative charcoal production solutions, ushering in an era where farming residues become the backbone of renewable energy. The Bounty of Agricultural Residues Jute Sticks: Fibrous Riches from ...
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Biotransformation of rice straw by Phanerachaete chrysosporium and the related ligninolytic enzymes
Biotransformation of lignin is related to the biomass utilisation of agricultural wastes. Ligninolytic enzyme from Phanerochaete chrysosporium plays an important role in biodegrading lignin and is specially concerned by researchers. The aim of the study is to optimise the conditions for producing ligninolytic enzymes in solid-state fermentation, and to biotransform the rice straw for the biomass ...
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Sub-critical water as a green solvent for production of valuable materials from agricultural waste biomass: A review of recent work
Agricultural waste biomass generated from agricultural production and food processing industry are abundant, such as durian peel, mango peel, corn straw, rice bran, corn shell, potato peel and many more. Due to low commercial value, these wastes are disposed in landfill, which if not managed properly may cause environmental problems. Currently, environmental laws and regulations pertaining to ...
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Acciona turns sod on Spanish biomass plant
Acciona Energía has started work on the 50MW Logrosán biomass plant in Extremadura, Spain. Located 10km from the urban centre of the municipality, the Logrosán biomass plant will have a total of 200,000 square metres of surface, with just over half of the space dedicated to storage of the raw material. The start of production is scheduled for the second half of 2025 ...
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Scale of biomass production from new woody crops for salinity control in dryland agriculture in Australia
There is scope internationally to utilise surplus and degraded agricultural land for biomass crops that might also be environmentally beneficial. For example, dryland salinity in southern Australian could be ameliorated using profitable woody biomass crops. A model was developed to predict biomass production from such woody crops. At a biomass price of A$35/t (green) and a water use efficiency of ...
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Effect of feeding efficient microbial community on aerobic composting of municipal waste and excrement
Each of the total 13 strains of bacteria was isolated based on the characteristics of municipal waste and excrement, which include 6 strains of bacterium, 4 strains of streptomyces and 3 strains of actinomycetes; all of these were appropriate for aerobic composting. The Efficient Microbial Community (EMC) was constructed by these strains combination at certain ratios. A series of experiments were ...
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Enhancement of waste biomass and agricultural by-products to ensure the development of the biomethane sector
The European Biogas Association (EBA) and the “Gas Infrastructure Europe” (GIE) have just published the second edition of the “European Biomethane Map” which collects all information relating to new and existing biomethane plants for the year 2020. Analysis of the data collected shows that the number of biomethane plants in Europe has increased by 51% in 2 years, from 483 ...
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Investigations into the possibility to compost paraffincoated packaging materials
Utilisation of biodegradable materials is indispensable for effective economic operation (Soyez, 1998). However, the requirements to be met by the application characteristics sometimes prevent use of such materials. For example, packaging materials for foodstuffs, where protection of the contents is the predominant aim, are required to display hydrophobic properties. Paraffin-coated papers have ...
By ORBIT e.V.
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Land and pastoralism: New South Wales Riverina
The Riverina region in south-western New South Wales, Australia, is a discrete geographical area having unique patterns of soils and vegetation. During 170 years, it has been used productively for sheep and cattle grazing, but with significant detrimental impact on the natural systems. This article reviews the historical impact and suggests means of rehabilitating the landscape for the purposes ...
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Biomass Cooking Fuel - Case Study
The two case studies below demonstrate the production of cooking charcoal using Pyrocal CCT in two very different economic and country settings. Carbon Roots International The mission of Carbon Roots International (CRI) is to enable the adoption of sustainable green charcoal in Haiti and the broader developing world. CRI’s endeavours are supported by various aide ...
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Treatment of Waste Biomass from Crop Cultivation: Making Charcoal
In the vast realm of agriculture, the disposal of waste biomass generated during crop cultivation stands as a critical challenge. This article delves into the intricacies of treating waste biomass, focusing on the innovative approach of making charcoal. From the types of waste biomass to cutting-edge charcoal-making techniques and the environmental benefits of the end product, this exploration ...
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Biomass Production of Arundo Donax: A Country Specific Overview
With around 50-80 dry tonnes of biomass yield per hectare every year, Arundo donax (giant reed) is way ahead of its competitors. Of course, this yield depends on climate and applied agricultural technology. In this article below, the studies carried out concerning the biomass yield and economics of Arundo donax are presented. Biomass production in the Mediterranean: Italy, Spain and Sicily ...
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Herb layer productivity under different light gaps in the forests of Western Ghats of Karnataka, India
A productivity estimation of tree, shrub and herb layer biomass was undertaken in Uttara Kannada, a Western Ghats district in Karnataka in differentially managed forests. In addition to biomass, light gap in these sample sites was also estimated to understand the relationship between the light interception pattern at different canopy layers and their productivity. The studies indicate that tree ...
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