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June 20, 2026

Analysis of Energy Potential from Vegetable Residual Biomass of Oil Palm and Rice Husk by using Thermal Treatment

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ALAdan Y. León-BermudezGGGloria S. GarcíaJHJ A Henao

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Randomized trial analyzes biofuel production from oil palm and rice husk biomass, suggesting renewable energy benefits.

Key Points

  • The study aims to analyze the energy potential of vegetable biomass from oil palm shells and rice husks through pyrolysis.
  • Conducted pyrolysis tests in a tubular reactor at temperatures from 600 to 900 °C.
  • Characterized biomass residues and pyrolysis products using thermogravimetric analysis, infrared spectroscopy, and gas chromatography.
  • Maintained a controlled heating rate of 50 °C/min and a nitrogen flow rate of 60 ml/min.
  • At temperatures above 600 °C, significant decomposition and volatilization of components were confirmed by thermogravimetric analysis.
  • Gas chromatography revealed hydrocarbons (C1-C4+) and hydrogen (H2) content ranging from 19.6 to 18.1% and 19.9 to 21.8% molar, respectively.
  • Average calorific values of 54.1 and 55.9 MJ-kg-1 were observed, indicating potential for about 4000 kWh electrical energy per ton.

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León-Bermudez et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a363147db0793dc1a5382b3https://doi.org/10.3303/cet26125067
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