Biomass Densification to Improve Management Efficiency and to Obtain High Value Products in México
In México, the utilization of fast-growing plant species for biomass production presents transportation-related issues such as freshness reduction, the transportation of large volumes with minimal weight due to low density, limited storage availability, and logistical challenges. To enhance understa...
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| author | Rigoberto Rosales-Serna Artemio Carrillo-Parra Julio César Ríos-Saucedo Damián Reyes-Jáquez Donaji Sierra-Zurita Saúl Santana-Espinoza Rafael Jiménez-Ocampo Pablo Alfredo Domínguez-Martínez Cynthia Adriana Nava-Berumen |
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| description | In México, the utilization of fast-growing plant species for biomass production presents transportation-related issues such as freshness reduction, the transportation of large volumes with minimal weight due to low density, limited storage availability, and logistical challenges. To enhance understanding in this field, the research aimed to evaluate the densification potential of a variety of organic materials, with a specific emphasis on the biomass derived from eight species of rapidly growing plants, three animal species’ manure, and concentrated feed. After conditioning, 100 g samples underwent particle size analysis and were categorized into seven sizes. Pellets and briquettes (40 g, 10% moisture, 15 MPa pressure, 5 min processing, 80 °C temperature) were produced and evaluated for bulk density (BD) and pellet (PD) and briquette durability (BDU). The predominant particle sizes were 0.850 mm and 0.425 mm. Original biomass bulk density (OBBD) varied notably, with ovine manure (0.50 g cm<sup>−3</sup>) and cattle feed (0.49 g cm<sup>−3</sup>) exhibiting the highest values. Caprine manure (0.83 g cm<sup>−3</sup>) and ovine manure (0.78 g cm<sup>−3</sup>) yielded the densest pellets at 1.76 and 1.84 g cm<sup>−3</sup>, respectively. Apple tree pellets achieved premium quality with the highest hardness (97.9%). Cattle manure (1.25 g cm<sup>−3</sup>) and cattle feed (1.25 g cm<sup>−3</sup>) had the densest briquettes, with notable BBD/OBBD ratios in pine sawdust (4.6) and corn (4.5). Caprine manure and <i>Acacia</i> biomass briquettes showed premium quality with the highest hardness (99.1%), emphasizing densification variations and the need for tailored approaches based on organic material characteristics. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-9e7611d8fe154f7a914a5275ad05219f2024-03-27T14:03:02ZengMDPI AGResources2079-92762024-03-011334810.3390/resources13030048Biomass Densification to Improve Management Efficiency and to Obtain High Value Products in MéxicoRigoberto Rosales-Serna0Artemio Carrillo-Parra1Julio César Ríos-Saucedo2Damián Reyes-Jáquez3Donaji Sierra-Zurita4Saúl Santana-Espinoza5Rafael Jiménez-Ocampo6Pablo Alfredo Domínguez-Martínez7Cynthia Adriana Nava-Berumen8Campo Experimental Valle del Guadiana, Instituto Nacional de Investigaciones Forestales, Agrícolas y Pecuarias, Carretera Durango—El Mezquital km 4.5, Durango 34170, MexicoInstituto de Silvicultura e Industria de la Madera (ISIMA), Universidad Juárez del Estado de Durango (UJED), Boulevard del Guadiana Núm. 501, Colonia Torre de Institutos, Durango 34120, MexicoCampo Experimental Valle del Guadiana, Instituto Nacional de Investigaciones Forestales, Agrícolas y Pecuarias, Carretera Durango—El Mezquital km 4.5, Durango 34170, MexicoPosgrado en Ingeniería Bioquímica-Instituto Tecnológico de Durango-TecNM, Felipe Pescador 1803, Col. Nueva Vizcaya, Durango 34080, MexicoCampo Experimental Valle del Guadiana, Instituto Nacional de Investigaciones Forestales, Agrícolas y Pecuarias, Carretera Durango—El Mezquital km 4.5, Durango 34170, MexicoCampo Experimental La Laguna, Instituto Nacional de Investigaciones Forestales, Agrícolas y Pecuarias, Boulevard José Santos Valdéz 1200, Matamoros 27440, MexicoCampo Experimental Valle del Guadiana, Instituto Nacional de Investigaciones Forestales, Agrícolas y Pecuarias, Carretera Durango—El Mezquital km 4.5, Durango 34170, MexicoCampo Experimental Valle del Guadiana, Instituto Nacional de Investigaciones Forestales, Agrícolas y Pecuarias, Carretera Durango—El Mezquital km 4.5, Durango 34170, MexicoInstituto de Silvicultura e Industria de la Madera (ISIMA), Universidad Juárez del Estado de Durango (UJED), Boulevard del Guadiana Núm. 501, Colonia Torre de Institutos, Durango 34120, MexicoIn México, the utilization of fast-growing plant species for biomass production presents transportation-related issues such as freshness reduction, the transportation of large volumes with minimal weight due to low density, limited storage availability, and logistical challenges. To enhance understanding in this field, the research aimed to evaluate the densification potential of a variety of organic materials, with a specific emphasis on the biomass derived from eight species of rapidly growing plants, three animal species’ manure, and concentrated feed. After conditioning, 100 g samples underwent particle size analysis and were categorized into seven sizes. Pellets and briquettes (40 g, 10% moisture, 15 MPa pressure, 5 min processing, 80 °C temperature) were produced and evaluated for bulk density (BD) and pellet (PD) and briquette durability (BDU). The predominant particle sizes were 0.850 mm and 0.425 mm. Original biomass bulk density (OBBD) varied notably, with ovine manure (0.50 g cm<sup>−3</sup>) and cattle feed (0.49 g cm<sup>−3</sup>) exhibiting the highest values. Caprine manure (0.83 g cm<sup>−3</sup>) and ovine manure (0.78 g cm<sup>−3</sup>) yielded the densest pellets at 1.76 and 1.84 g cm<sup>−3</sup>, respectively. Apple tree pellets achieved premium quality with the highest hardness (97.9%). Cattle manure (1.25 g cm<sup>−3</sup>) and cattle feed (1.25 g cm<sup>−3</sup>) had the densest briquettes, with notable BBD/OBBD ratios in pine sawdust (4.6) and corn (4.5). Caprine manure and <i>Acacia</i> biomass briquettes showed premium quality with the highest hardness (99.1%), emphasizing densification variations and the need for tailored approaches based on organic material characteristics.https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9276/13/3/48bioenergybiofertilizersindustryproductivitysustainability |
| spellingShingle | Rigoberto Rosales-Serna Artemio Carrillo-Parra Julio César Ríos-Saucedo Damián Reyes-Jáquez Donaji Sierra-Zurita Saúl Santana-Espinoza Rafael Jiménez-Ocampo Pablo Alfredo Domínguez-Martínez Cynthia Adriana Nava-Berumen Biomass Densification to Improve Management Efficiency and to Obtain High Value Products in México Resources bioenergy biofertilizers industry productivity sustainability |
| title | Biomass Densification to Improve Management Efficiency and to Obtain High Value Products in México |
| title_full | Biomass Densification to Improve Management Efficiency and to Obtain High Value Products in México |
| title_fullStr | Biomass Densification to Improve Management Efficiency and to Obtain High Value Products in México |
| title_full_unstemmed | Biomass Densification to Improve Management Efficiency and to Obtain High Value Products in México |
| title_short | Biomass Densification to Improve Management Efficiency and to Obtain High Value Products in México |
| title_sort | biomass densification to improve management efficiency and to obtain high value products in mexico |
| topic | bioenergy biofertilizers industry productivity sustainability |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9276/13/3/48 |
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