Abstract:
Agricultural biomass residues represent viable and sustainable energy alternatives, contributing to the mitigation of atmospheric emissions, rural development, and the transition to a low-carbon economy. Brazil has great potential for energy use from this residue, but to achieve this, it is necessary to understand its composition. Obtaining this information from the literature requires extensive literature review, and in many cases, the standard methodologies used are unclear. This study presents the standardized characterization of six agricultural residues—sugarcane bagasse (SBB), sugarcane straw (SSC), açaí seed (ASC), cottonseed (CSC), green coconut husk fibre (SCF), and rice husk (RHS)—through centesimal, elemental, and calorific analyses, based on international technical standards. The results revealed considerable variability among the biomasses: carbon contents ranged from 42.75 to 52.63% by weight, ash contents from 1.73 to 13.17% by weight and lower heating values (LVV) from 14.90 to19.37 MJ/kg (dry basis).
Referência:
HIRAYAMA, Danilo Eiji; ALEXANDRE, Fabiana Oliveira; GOMES, Maria Eduarda Pinheiro; BRAGA, Carina Ferrari; CARMO, Thais Camila Souza do; TAMBANI, Pâmela Coelho; MOREIRA, Renata; SILVA, Ana Paula de Souza. Characterization pf relevant biomasses in the Brazilian agricultural scenario. In: BIOMASS AND BIOENERGY CONFERENCE, 2025, Sorocaba. Proceedings … 22 p.
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