A comprehensive overview of the continuous torrefaction method: Operational characteristics, applications, and challenges

A Javanmard, MFA Patah, A Zulhelmi… - Journal of the Energy …, 2023 - Elsevier
Throughout the history, the whole world have been concerned with the supply of energy and
fuel. Today, technological advancements and the depletion of fossil fuel reserves have …

A comparative analysis of biomass torrefaction severity index prediction from machine learning

WH Chen, R Aniza, AA Arpia, HJ Lo, AT Hoang… - Applied Energy, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract Machine learning (ML) is one type of artificial intelligence (AI) commonly used for
computer programming. Multivariate adaptive regression splines (MARS) and artificial …

Forecast of glucose production from biomass wet torrefaction using statistical approach along with multivariate adaptive regression splines, neural network and …

WH Chen, HJ Lo, R Aniza, BJ Lin, YK Park, EE Kwon… - Applied Energy, 2022 - Elsevier
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become the future trend for prediction after the data is provided
to machine learning. This study uses data analysis to optimize the experiment, find the best …

Simulation and optimization of lignocellulosic biomass wet-and dry-torrefaction process for energy, fuels and materials production: a review

A Nazos, D Politi, G Giakoumakis, D Sidiras - Energies, 2022 - mdpi.com
This review deals with the simulation and optimization of the dry-and wet-torrefaction
processes of lignocellulosic biomass. The torrefaction pretreatment regards the production …

Multi-objective operation optimization of spent coffee ground torrefaction for carbon–neutral biochar production

WH Chen, KT Lee, KY Ho, AB Culaba… - Bioresource …, 2023 - Elsevier
Many energy-intensive processes are employed to enhance biomass fuel properties to
overcome the difficulties in utilizing biomass as fuel. Therefore, energy conservation during …

Prediction of pyrolysis kinetics for torrefied biomass based on raw biomass properties and torrefaction severity

H Kim, S Yu, H Ra, S Yoon, C Ryu - Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
Torrefaction is a thermal pretreatment of biomass at mild temperatures to upgrade the fuel
properties. The torrefied biomass consists of residual chemical structures after partial …

Application of Random Forest Model Integrated with Feature Reduction for Biomass Torrefaction

X Liu, H Yang, J Yang, F Liu - Sustainability, 2022 - mdpi.com
A random forest (RF) model integrated with feature reduction was implemented to predict the
properties of torrefied biomass based on feedstock and torrefaction conditions. Four features …

Predicting the high heating value and nitrogen content of torrefied biomass using a support vector machine optimized by a sparrow search algorithm

L Xiaorui, Y Jiamin, Y Longji - RSC advances, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
A support vector machine (SVM) model with RBF kernel function combined with sparrow
search algorithm (SSA) optimization was developed to predict the HHV and nitrogen content …

Valorization of forestry residues by thermal methods. The effect of temperature on gradual degradation of structural components in bark from silver fir (Abies alba Mill.)

E Butnaru, E Stoleru, M Brebu - Industrial Crops and Products, 2022 - Elsevier
Thermal treatments are largely used for valorization of biomass resources. However,
thorough knowledge on gradual degradation of chemical and structural components of …

Pyrolysis characteristics and kinetics of Prunus avium L. leaves using thermogravimetric analysis

Q Li, F Zhu, F Shi, N Zhang, H Zhang - BioResources, 2023 - search.proquest.com
Differences in the pyrolysis characteristics of leaves of sweet cherry tree (Prunus avium L.)
under rain-shelter cultivation (RS) or under open-field cultivation (CK) were analysed using …