Unlocking the potential of sugarcane bagasse: a comprehensive analysis for advanced energy conversion
Abstract The sugarcane bagasse was analyzed for Particle Size Distribution (PSD) with a mean geometric diameter of 0.722 mm. Various standard techniques assessed its physical and chemical properties, including density measurements, higher heating value (HHV), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA/DTA), an...
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| author | Nestor Proenza Pérez Javier Alejandro Rodríguez Travieso Elbis D´Espaux Shelton Daniel Travieso Pedroso Einara Blanco Machin Celso Eduardo Tuna José Luz Silveira |
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| description | Abstract The sugarcane bagasse was analyzed for Particle Size Distribution (PSD) with a mean geometric diameter of 0.722 mm. Various standard techniques assessed its physical and chemical properties, including density measurements, higher heating value (HHV), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA/DTA), and compositional, proximate, ultimate, and CHNS/O analysis. The raw bagasse showed higher volatile matter, fixed carbon, ash content, and HHV of 16 MJ/kg, with lower moisture content (8.71%). Thermal analysis indicated a peak degradation temperature for organic matter at 310–330 °C, and bagasse exhibited a higher combustion index than fossil fuels and other biomasses. Logarithmic models were obtained to determine the real, particle, and apparent densities of bagasse with the mean particle size within the 0.075–9.5 mm range, showing adequate results for particles with a mean diameter greater than 0.15 mm. For smaller particles, the reported errors were 12.6%, 8.23%, and 28%, respectively. These findings highlight sugarcane bagasse's significant potential for thermochemical conversion systems and its importance in selecting and designing fluidized bed technologies like pneumatic conveying, drying, combustion, and gasification equipment. Graphical Abstract |
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| spelling | doaj-art-4883de90614c4e4cafd70f05abcc54b72025-08-20T02:37:13ZengSpringerOpenBioresources and Bioprocessing2197-43652025-06-0112112810.1186/s40643-025-00878-5Unlocking the potential of sugarcane bagasse: a comprehensive analysis for advanced energy conversionNestor Proenza Pérez0Javier Alejandro Rodríguez Travieso1Elbis D´Espaux Shelton2Daniel Travieso Pedroso3Einara Blanco Machin4Celso Eduardo Tuna5José Luz Silveira6School of Engineering at Guaratinguetá, Department of Chemistry and Energy, Laboratory of Optimization of Energetic Systems (LOSE) and Bioenergy Research Institute (IPBEN-UNESP), São Paulo State UniversitySchool of Engineering at Guaratinguetá, Department of Chemistry and Energy, Laboratory of Optimization of Energetic Systems (LOSE) and Bioenergy Research Institute (IPBEN-UNESP), São Paulo State UniversityFaculty of Educational Technology, Department of Mathematics, University of Computer SciencesFacultad de Ingeniería, Departamento de Ingeniería Mecánica, Universidad del Bío-BíoFacultad de Ingeniería, Departamento de Ingeniería Mecánica, Universidad de ConcepciónSchool of Engineering at Guaratinguetá, Department of Chemistry and Energy, Laboratory of Optimization of Energetic Systems (LOSE) and Bioenergy Research Institute (IPBEN-UNESP), São Paulo State UniversitySchool of Engineering at Guaratinguetá, Department of Chemistry and Energy, Laboratory of Optimization of Energetic Systems (LOSE) and Bioenergy Research Institute (IPBEN-UNESP), São Paulo State UniversityAbstract The sugarcane bagasse was analyzed for Particle Size Distribution (PSD) with a mean geometric diameter of 0.722 mm. Various standard techniques assessed its physical and chemical properties, including density measurements, higher heating value (HHV), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA/DTA), and compositional, proximate, ultimate, and CHNS/O analysis. The raw bagasse showed higher volatile matter, fixed carbon, ash content, and HHV of 16 MJ/kg, with lower moisture content (8.71%). Thermal analysis indicated a peak degradation temperature for organic matter at 310–330 °C, and bagasse exhibited a higher combustion index than fossil fuels and other biomasses. Logarithmic models were obtained to determine the real, particle, and apparent densities of bagasse with the mean particle size within the 0.075–9.5 mm range, showing adequate results for particles with a mean diameter greater than 0.15 mm. For smaller particles, the reported errors were 12.6%, 8.23%, and 28%, respectively. These findings highlight sugarcane bagasse's significant potential for thermochemical conversion systems and its importance in selecting and designing fluidized bed technologies like pneumatic conveying, drying, combustion, and gasification equipment. Graphical Abstracthttps://doi.org/10.1186/s40643-025-00878-5Sugarcane bagasseDensitiesPhysical propertiesParticle sizeModels |
| spellingShingle | Nestor Proenza Pérez Javier Alejandro Rodríguez Travieso Elbis D´Espaux Shelton Daniel Travieso Pedroso Einara Blanco Machin Celso Eduardo Tuna José Luz Silveira Unlocking the potential of sugarcane bagasse: a comprehensive analysis for advanced energy conversion Bioresources and Bioprocessing Sugarcane bagasse Densities Physical properties Particle size Models |
| title | Unlocking the potential of sugarcane bagasse: a comprehensive analysis for advanced energy conversion |
| title_full | Unlocking the potential of sugarcane bagasse: a comprehensive analysis for advanced energy conversion |
| title_fullStr | Unlocking the potential of sugarcane bagasse: a comprehensive analysis for advanced energy conversion |
| title_full_unstemmed | Unlocking the potential of sugarcane bagasse: a comprehensive analysis for advanced energy conversion |
| title_short | Unlocking the potential of sugarcane bagasse: a comprehensive analysis for advanced energy conversion |
| title_sort | unlocking the potential of sugarcane bagasse a comprehensive analysis for advanced energy conversion |
| topic | Sugarcane bagasse Densities Physical properties Particle size Models |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40643-025-00878-5 |
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