This research deals with the determination of physicochemical and thermal properties of
biomass samples to enhance pyrolysis yields. Proximate, ultimate, structural composition …

In the wood processing industry, sawmills generate huge amounts of sawdust as a
renewable energy source. This paper aims to describe the production process and …

Due to the need to diversify energy sources and transform the energy system and its
decarbonization, new paths for obtaining raw materials are being sought. One of the …

Scientific studies on the impact of wood species on solid fuel production, performance, and
sustainability are grossly inadequate. The knowledge of this is imperative as users of solid …

The need to increase bio-oil yield from biomass and enhance its fuel properties has driven
research into optimizing the pyrolysis process. This study investigated the influence of three …

Uganda hosts Africa's largest refugee population, exceeding 1.5 million in early 2023. While
commended for its progressive refugee policies, which grant freedom of movement and work …

To evaluate environmental impacts and financial profitability of producing 1 MJ energy of
charcoal from bamboo-Bambusa balcooa in comparison with two commonly used local …

BM is a renewable organic material obtained from plants and animals. The inability to
characterize BM samples prior to the Py process reduces BO yield quality. This study …

Energy in rural Uganda is often a limited and expensive commodity where as much as 80%
of the population lives in rural areas. Biomass is the traditional source of energy and …

This master thesis is a result of five years as a student, with the two last years at the
Norwegian University of Life Sciences in Ås. An engineering degree in Energy Technology …