Elemental Compositions of Wood Plastic Pellets Made from Sawdust and Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF) Waste
The purpose of this research was to investigate the production and properties of wood plastic pellets (WPP) made from rubberwood sawdust and refuse-derived fuel (RDF). WPP samples were tested for chemical and physical properties and compared to standard wood pellets. The results showed that when usi...
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| author | Aujchariya Chotikhun Rattikal Laosena Jitralada Kittijaruwattana Seng Hua Lee Kanokorn Sae-Ueng Charoen Nakason Yutthapong Pianroj Emilia-Adela Salca |
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| description | The purpose of this research was to investigate the production and properties of wood plastic pellets (WPP) made from rubberwood sawdust and refuse-derived fuel (RDF). WPP samples were tested for chemical and physical properties and compared to standard wood pellets. The results showed that when using RDF, the elemental compositions of WPP can affect the content of Zn, Cu, Pb, Cd, Cr, and As. In addition, RDF samples had a higher heating value of 21.19–22.09 MJ/kg. The physical properties of the samples revealed that they had a density of 1175–1286 kg/m<sup>3</sup>, a mechanical durability of 98%, and a moisture content of 5.38–11.27%. According to the study’s findings, these manufactured mixed pellets have the potential to be beneficial for alternative sustainable green energy as fuels. Moreover, using RDF, which comes from MSW, could help in global warming mitigation. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-486275af4ab44b0393f43dd40c937c6d2023-11-19T15:29:24ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172023-10-0113201116210.3390/app132011162Elemental Compositions of Wood Plastic Pellets Made from Sawdust and Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF) WasteAujchariya Chotikhun0Rattikal Laosena1Jitralada Kittijaruwattana2Seng Hua Lee3Kanokorn Sae-Ueng4Charoen Nakason5Yutthapong Pianroj6Emilia-Adela Salca7Faculty of Science and Industrial Technology, Prince of Songkla University, Surat Thani Campus, Mueang Surat Thani 84000, Surat Thani, ThailandResearch and Development Center, Chalermkarnchana University, Mueang Sisaket 33000, Sisaket, ThailandFaculty of Science and Industrial Technology, Prince of Songkla University, Surat Thani Campus, Mueang Surat Thani 84000, Surat Thani, ThailandDepartment of Wood Industry, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA Pahang Branch Campus Jengka, Bandar Tun Razak 26400, Pahang, MalaysiaFaculty of Science and Industrial Technology, Prince of Songkla University, Surat Thani Campus, Mueang Surat Thani 84000, Surat Thani, ThailandFaculty of Science and Industrial Technology, Prince of Songkla University, Surat Thani Campus, Mueang Surat Thani 84000, Surat Thani, ThailandFaculty of Science and Industrial Technology, Prince of Songkla University, Surat Thani Campus, Mueang Surat Thani 84000, Surat Thani, ThailandFaculty of Furniture Design and Wood Engineering, Transilvania University of Brasov, Universitatii 1, 500068 Brasov, RomaniaThe purpose of this research was to investigate the production and properties of wood plastic pellets (WPP) made from rubberwood sawdust and refuse-derived fuel (RDF). WPP samples were tested for chemical and physical properties and compared to standard wood pellets. The results showed that when using RDF, the elemental compositions of WPP can affect the content of Zn, Cu, Pb, Cd, Cr, and As. In addition, RDF samples had a higher heating value of 21.19–22.09 MJ/kg. The physical properties of the samples revealed that they had a density of 1175–1286 kg/m<sup>3</sup>, a mechanical durability of 98%, and a moisture content of 5.38–11.27%. According to the study’s findings, these manufactured mixed pellets have the potential to be beneficial for alternative sustainable green energy as fuels. Moreover, using RDF, which comes from MSW, could help in global warming mitigation.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/20/11162wood plastic pelletsrubberwood sawdustrefuse-derived fuelelemental compositionschemical and physical properties |
| spellingShingle | Aujchariya Chotikhun Rattikal Laosena Jitralada Kittijaruwattana Seng Hua Lee Kanokorn Sae-Ueng Charoen Nakason Yutthapong Pianroj Emilia-Adela Salca Elemental Compositions of Wood Plastic Pellets Made from Sawdust and Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF) Waste Applied Sciences wood plastic pellets rubberwood sawdust refuse-derived fuel elemental compositions chemical and physical properties |
| title | Elemental Compositions of Wood Plastic Pellets Made from Sawdust and Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF) Waste |
| title_full | Elemental Compositions of Wood Plastic Pellets Made from Sawdust and Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF) Waste |
| title_fullStr | Elemental Compositions of Wood Plastic Pellets Made from Sawdust and Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF) Waste |
| title_full_unstemmed | Elemental Compositions of Wood Plastic Pellets Made from Sawdust and Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF) Waste |
| title_short | Elemental Compositions of Wood Plastic Pellets Made from Sawdust and Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF) Waste |
| title_sort | elemental compositions of wood plastic pellets made from sawdust and refuse derived fuel rdf waste |
| topic | wood plastic pellets rubberwood sawdust refuse-derived fuel elemental compositions chemical and physical properties |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/20/11162 |
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