Evaluation of the bioenergy potential of agricultural and agroindustrial waste generated in southeastern Mexico
The generation of large volumes of agricultural and agroindustrial waste in the state of Tabasco represents a significant waste management challenge. We aimed to determine the bioenergy potential of five types of biomasses: Banana rachis, coconut shell, cocoa pod husk, sugarcane bagasse, and palm ke...
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| author | Nathaly A. Díaz Molina José A. Sosa Olivier José R. Laines Canepa Rudy Solis Silvan Donato A. Figueiras Jaramillo |
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| description | The generation of large volumes of agricultural and agroindustrial waste in the state of Tabasco represents a significant waste management challenge. We aimed to determine the bioenergy potential of five types of biomasses: Banana rachis, coconut shell, cocoa pod husk, sugarcane bagasse, and palm kernel shell, generated in agricultural and agroindustrial processes. This research involved characterizing and evaluating the energy quality of these biomasses by determining their calorific values and assessing their viability as fuel alternative sources. Additionally, we explored these biomasses' calorific value potential to reduce the inadequate disposal of wastes, reduce environmental impact, and provide alternative uses for these materials, which are typically discarded or have limited added value in the southeast region. The yield of waste generation per amount of production was estimated, with cocoa pod husk biomass and sugarcane bagasse, banana rachis, coconut shell, and palm kernel shell generating 0.685, 0.283, 0.16, 0.135, and 0.0595 kg of biomass per kg of crop, respectively. The bioenergy potential was evaluated through direct measurements using a calorimeter bomb, and indirect measurements using stoichiometric calculations. Four stoichiometric methods based on predictive equations were employed to determine the energy content of the biomasses from their elemental composition (Dulong, Friedl, Channiwala, Boie). The biomasses with the highest calorific values were coconut shell and cocoa pod husk, with values of 16.47 ± 0.24 and 16.02 ± 1.54 MJ/kg, respectively. Moreover, banana rachis had the lowest calorific value at 13.68 ± 3.22 MJ/kg. The calorific values of the sugarcane bagasse and palm kernel shell were 13.91 ± 0.98 and 15.29 ± 1.02, respectively. The factorial experimental design and statistical analysis revealed trends and magnitudes in the evaluation of energy determination methods and types of waste. The predictive equation of Dulong showed the highest similarity to the experimental values, especially for coconut shell (16.02 ± 0.08 MJ/kg). The metal content in biomasses such as palm kernel shell and coconut shell were below the limits established in ISO 17225:2014. Finally, our results indicated that coconut shell has superior characteristics for potential use as an alternative fuel, whereas banana rachis requires exploring alternative utilization options. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-244d6fdad3554f55a2ec584e7dae35812025-01-24T01:35:01ZengAIMS PressAIMS Energy2333-83342024-08-01125984100910.3934/energy.2024046Evaluation of the bioenergy potential of agricultural and agroindustrial waste generated in southeastern MexicoNathaly A. Díaz Molina0José A. Sosa Olivier1José R. Laines Canepa2Rudy Solis Silvan3Donato A. Figueiras Jaramillo4Pilot Plant 3 solid waste and atmospheric treatment, Academic Division of Biological Sciences, Juarez Autonomous University of Tabasco, MexicoPilot Plant 3 solid waste and atmospheric treatment, Academic Division of Biological Sciences, Juarez Autonomous University of Tabasco, MexicoPilot Plant 3 solid waste and atmospheric treatment, Academic Division of Biological Sciences, Juarez Autonomous University of Tabasco, MexicoComalcalco Higher Technological Institute, Comalcalco, Tabasco, MexicoCoprocessing Laboratory, Geocycle® SA. of CV. Macuspana, MexicoThe generation of large volumes of agricultural and agroindustrial waste in the state of Tabasco represents a significant waste management challenge. We aimed to determine the bioenergy potential of five types of biomasses: Banana rachis, coconut shell, cocoa pod husk, sugarcane bagasse, and palm kernel shell, generated in agricultural and agroindustrial processes. This research involved characterizing and evaluating the energy quality of these biomasses by determining their calorific values and assessing their viability as fuel alternative sources. Additionally, we explored these biomasses' calorific value potential to reduce the inadequate disposal of wastes, reduce environmental impact, and provide alternative uses for these materials, which are typically discarded or have limited added value in the southeast region. The yield of waste generation per amount of production was estimated, with cocoa pod husk biomass and sugarcane bagasse, banana rachis, coconut shell, and palm kernel shell generating 0.685, 0.283, 0.16, 0.135, and 0.0595 kg of biomass per kg of crop, respectively. The bioenergy potential was evaluated through direct measurements using a calorimeter bomb, and indirect measurements using stoichiometric calculations. Four stoichiometric methods based on predictive equations were employed to determine the energy content of the biomasses from their elemental composition (Dulong, Friedl, Channiwala, Boie). The biomasses with the highest calorific values were coconut shell and cocoa pod husk, with values of 16.47 ± 0.24 and 16.02 ± 1.54 MJ/kg, respectively. Moreover, banana rachis had the lowest calorific value at 13.68 ± 3.22 MJ/kg. The calorific values of the sugarcane bagasse and palm kernel shell were 13.91 ± 0.98 and 15.29 ± 1.02, respectively. The factorial experimental design and statistical analysis revealed trends and magnitudes in the evaluation of energy determination methods and types of waste. The predictive equation of Dulong showed the highest similarity to the experimental values, especially for coconut shell (16.02 ± 0.08 MJ/kg). The metal content in biomasses such as palm kernel shell and coconut shell were below the limits established in ISO 17225:2014. Finally, our results indicated that coconut shell has superior characteristics for potential use as an alternative fuel, whereas banana rachis requires exploring alternative utilization options.https://www.aimspress.com/article/doi/10.3934/energy.2024046biomasscalorific valuealternative fuelswaste managementelemental content |
| spellingShingle | Nathaly A. Díaz Molina José A. Sosa Olivier José R. Laines Canepa Rudy Solis Silvan Donato A. Figueiras Jaramillo Evaluation of the bioenergy potential of agricultural and agroindustrial waste generated in southeastern Mexico AIMS Energy biomass calorific value alternative fuels waste management elemental content |
| title | Evaluation of the bioenergy potential of agricultural and agroindustrial waste generated in southeastern Mexico |
| title_full | Evaluation of the bioenergy potential of agricultural and agroindustrial waste generated in southeastern Mexico |
| title_fullStr | Evaluation of the bioenergy potential of agricultural and agroindustrial waste generated in southeastern Mexico |
| title_full_unstemmed | Evaluation of the bioenergy potential of agricultural and agroindustrial waste generated in southeastern Mexico |
| title_short | Evaluation of the bioenergy potential of agricultural and agroindustrial waste generated in southeastern Mexico |
| title_sort | evaluation of the bioenergy potential of agricultural and agroindustrial waste generated in southeastern mexico |
| topic | biomass calorific value alternative fuels waste management elemental content |
| url | https://www.aimspress.com/article/doi/10.3934/energy.2024046 |
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