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Bioenergy potential and thermochemical characterization of lignocellulosic biomass residues available in Pakistan

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We evaluated the thermochemical properties and suitability of a variety of lignocellulosic biomass residues in Pakistan for energy production. Proximate, ultimate and calorific value analyses were performed to know the energy perspective, whereas thermogravimetric analysis was used to study the decomposition behavior of biomass samples under pyrolysis conditions. The moisture content, volatile matter, fixed carbon and ash content in the biomass samples were found within the range of 4.38–5.69%, 63.25–80.53%, 7.97–23.13%, and 7.12–14.35%, respectively. The range of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen content was reported as 35.83–47.23%, 5.2–6.56%, and 45.6–58.55%, respectively. Lower values of sulfur and nitrogen content amongst the samples indicated that the biomass was environmentally friendly in terms of energy production. The heating value of the biomass was reported in the range of 15.20–18.44 MJ/kg. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy showed the existence of hydroxyl, aldehydes, ketones, aromatic compounds, carbonyl compounds, ether, and halogen groups. Orange leaf biomass indicated a greater potential in producing bio-oil, whereas the horticulture biomass and mango leaves may have greater potential for biochar.

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The authors gratefully acknowledge the technical support from the Department of Chemical Engineering, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, Pakistan to conduct this research study.

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  1. Department of Chemistry, The University of Lahore, 1-km Defence Road, Off Raiwind Road, Lahore, Pakistan

    Aisha Abdullah & Parveen Akhter

  2. School of Environmental Engineering, University of Seoul, Seoul, 02504, Korea

    Ashfaq Ahmed & Young-Kwon Park

  3. Department of Chemical Engineering, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, Defence Road, Off Raiwind Road, Lahore, Pakistan

    Ashfaq Ahmed, Abdul Razzaq, Murid Hussain, Nasir Shahzad, Khaliq Majeed & Shahzad Khurrum

  4. Institute of Energy and Environmental Engineering, University of the Punjab, Quied-e-Azam Campus, Lahore, 54590, Pakistan

    Muhammad Zafar

  5. Faculty of Integrated Technologies, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Gadong, BE1410, Brunei Darussalam

    Muhammad Saifullah Abu Bakar

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Abdullah, A., Ahmed, A., Akhter, P. et al. Bioenergy potential and thermochemical characterization of lignocellulosic biomass residues available in Pakistan. Korean J. Chem. Eng. 37, 1899–1906 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11814-020-0624-0

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