Utilizing forest residue and different binding agent for biofuel pelletization
In this study, the effects of binding agents carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) and palm oil mill effluent (POME) are discussed in relation to the characteristics of pellets made from sawdust of forestry residue, which includes Meranti (Shorea faguetiana) and Merbau (Intsia palembanica), with different c...
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| author | Yuganvarma, Ramasamy Noor Asma Fazli, Abdul Samad Suriyati, Saleh |
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| description | In this study, the effects of binding agents carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) and palm oil mill effluent (POME) are discussed in relation to the characteristics of pellets made from sawdust of forestry residue, which includes Meranti (Shorea faguetiana) and Merbau (Intsia palembanica), with different composition ratios (100:0, 75:25 and 50:50). Initially, the raw materials were ground to reduce the sample size. The ground material was sieved, yielding samples with diameters ranging from 0.5 mm to 1.0 mm. Next, the pellet undergone the pelletization process in which the samples were exposed to a hot press machine with a range of compositions, binding agents and water. The samples were then subjected to a variety of tests, including a combustion test, a mechanical strength test to evaluate the durability of pellets, a moisture content analysis, a thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and ash content. It was found that wood samples bound with CMC provide a higher mechanical strength and combustion rate than wood samples bound with POME. Furthermore, the incorporation of a greater binding agent and a wood sample composition ratio of 50:50 yields favourable outcomes for the physical characteristics of the pellet, including enhanced compression strength and combustion performance. In conclusion, wood samples bound with CMC in a composition ratio of 50:50 pellets have various benefits, including enhanced mechanical qualities, increased combustion effectiveness, and lower ash content. |
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| spelling | ump-457032025-09-26T02:08:46Z https://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/45703/ Utilizing forest residue and different binding agent for biofuel pelletization Yuganvarma, Ramasamy Noor Asma Fazli, Abdul Samad Suriyati, Saleh TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) TP Chemical technology In this study, the effects of binding agents carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) and palm oil mill effluent (POME) are discussed in relation to the characteristics of pellets made from sawdust of forestry residue, which includes Meranti (Shorea faguetiana) and Merbau (Intsia palembanica), with different composition ratios (100:0, 75:25 and 50:50). Initially, the raw materials were ground to reduce the sample size. The ground material was sieved, yielding samples with diameters ranging from 0.5 mm to 1.0 mm. Next, the pellet undergone the pelletization process in which the samples were exposed to a hot press machine with a range of compositions, binding agents and water. The samples were then subjected to a variety of tests, including a combustion test, a mechanical strength test to evaluate the durability of pellets, a moisture content analysis, a thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and ash content. It was found that wood samples bound with CMC provide a higher mechanical strength and combustion rate than wood samples bound with POME. Furthermore, the incorporation of a greater binding agent and a wood sample composition ratio of 50:50 yields favourable outcomes for the physical characteristics of the pellet, including enhanced compression strength and combustion performance. In conclusion, wood samples bound with CMC in a composition ratio of 50:50 pellets have various benefits, including enhanced mechanical qualities, increased combustion effectiveness, and lower ash content. AIP Publishing 2025-08-27 Conference or Workshop Item PeerReviewed pdf en https://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/45703/1/Utilizing%20forest%20residue%20and%20different%20binding%20agent%20for_Yugan%202025.pdf Yuganvarma, Ramasamy and Noor Asma Fazli, Abdul Samad and Suriyati, Saleh (2025) Utilizing forest residue and different binding agent for biofuel pelletization. In: AIP Conference Proceedings. 3rd Energy Security and Chemical Engineering Congress, ESChE 2023 , 28 - 30 August 2023 , Hybrid, Langkawi. pp. 1-9., 3225 (020015). ISSN 0094-243X ISBN 978-0-7354-1752-6 (Published) https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0265151 10.1063/5.0265151 10.1063/5.0265151 |
| spellingShingle | TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) TP Chemical technology Yuganvarma, Ramasamy Noor Asma Fazli, Abdul Samad Suriyati, Saleh Utilizing forest residue and different binding agent for biofuel pelletization |
| title | Utilizing forest residue and different binding agent for
biofuel pelletization |
| title_full | Utilizing forest residue and different binding agent for
biofuel pelletization |
| title_fullStr | Utilizing forest residue and different binding agent for
biofuel pelletization |
| title_full_unstemmed | Utilizing forest residue and different binding agent for
biofuel pelletization |
| title_short | Utilizing forest residue and different binding agent for
biofuel pelletization |
| title_sort | utilizing forest residue and different binding agent for
biofuel pelletization |
| topic | TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) TP Chemical technology |
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