The Comparison of Physical and Chemical Properties of Pellets and Briquettes from Hemp ( Cannabis sativa L.)

Kamil Roman and Emilia Grzegorzewska ()
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Kamil Roman: Faculty of Wood Technology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences—SGGW, 166 Nowoursynowska St., 02-787 Warsaw, Poland
Emilia Grzegorzewska: Department of Wood Science and Wood Protection, Institute of Wood Sciences and Furniture, Warsaw University of Life Sciences—SGGW, 166 Nowoursynowska St., 02-787 Warsaw, Poland

Energies, 2024, vol. 17, issue 9, 1-17

Abstract: The adaptation of lignocellulosic materials such as Cannabis sativa L. as a new renewable energy source is linked to the fact that the technology must be developed to be able to adapt to local market conditions. Bioenergy consumers are faced with this problem because, when it comes to the selection of briquettes and pellets for energy production, there are only individual standards in place. This research is intended to provide a better understanding of hemp product potential as a new material that can be used in the production of pellets and briquettes for biofuel purpose. Nevertheless, the anisotropic raw material interferes with the compaction process and may expose a poor durability of the pellets and briquettes. The research that was conducted evaluated the conditions of the biofuels by measuring the physical and chemical parameters. The ash content, compressive strength, and durability of the samples were examined. The statistical data analysis was performed after the strength tests on the prepared samples.

Keywords: pellets; briquettes; chemical and physical properties; biofuels; bioenergy market (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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