Comprehensive Characterization of Napier Grass as a Feedstock for Thermochemical Conversion

Study on Napier grass leaf (NGL), stem (NGS) and leaf and stem (NGT) was carried out. Proximate, ultimate and structural analyses were evaluated. Functional groups and crystalline components in the biomass were examined. Pyrolysis study was conducted in a thermogravimetric analyzer under nitrogen at...

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Main Authors: Isah Y. Mohammed, Yousif A. Abakr, Feroz K. Kazi, Suzana Yusup, Ibraheem Alshareef, Soh A. Chin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-04-01
Series:Energies
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/8/5/3403