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EUBCE 2024 - Edgar A. SILVEIRA - Valorizing Banana Biomass Residues: an Assessment of Biochar Production through Torrefaction

Valorizing Banana Biomass Residues: an Assessment of Biochar Production through Torrefaction

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Agroforestry residues and by-products

Agro-industrial feedstocks and side streams

Valorizing Banana Biomass Residues: an Assessment of Biochar Production through Torrefaction

Short Introductive summary

Amid global concerns like climate change and rising fuel costs, this study explores banana biomass—stalk and peel—as an energy source via torrefaction. The research scrutinizes varied temperatures (180-300°C) and inert conditions, revealing significant potentials and challenges in utilizing banana residues for renewable energy

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Edgar A. SILVEIRA

University of Brasilia, Mechanical Engineering Dpt., BRAZIL

Presenter's biography

PhD in Mechanical Sciences from the University of Brasilia (UNB-Brazil) and in Fiber and Wood Sciences from the University of Lorraine (France). Professor at UNB, Silveira is engaged with biomass energy, waste management, thermochemical conversion technologies, heat transfer and energy systems.

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Co-authors:

I. Mendonça, University of Brasilia, BRAZIL
R.C. Dutra, University of Brasilia, BRAZIL
G.S. Vale, University of Brasilia, BRAZIL
EA. Silveira, University of Brasilia, BRAZIL
R.B. Evaristo, University of Brasilia, BRAZIL
G. Ghesti, University of Brasilia, BRAZIL

Session reference: 1BO.13.4