India’s vast agricultural sector generates an immense variety of crop residues and by-products, which are now becoming pivotal in the country’s biomass energy initiatives. Unlike traditional fossil fuels, these agricultural residues provide a renewable, low-cost energy source with substantial economic and environmental benefits. Some of...
Introduction India, being the second-largest producer of sugarcane globally, generates a substantial amount of sugarcane residue, commonly known as sugarcane trash. Sugarcane trash, composed of the leaves and tops left behind after harvesting, represents a valuable yet often underutilized biomass resource. Rich in cellulose and...
Introduction Corn cobs are the central core of maize ears, left over after the removal of the kernels during the processing of corn. In countries like the United States, Brazil, and India, corn cobs are typically available in large quantities as a by-product of both...
Introduction Soybean stalk biomass feedstock refers to the non-grain portion of the soybean plant, primarily the stalks, stems, and leaves, which are left over after the soybean seeds are harvested. This lignocellulosic biomass is composed mainly of cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin—key components that make it...
Introduction Castor seed shells, the outer husk remaining after the extraction of castor seeds, are a valuable biomass feedstock. These shells are rich in lignocellulosic material, making them suitable for energy production through combustion, pyrolysis, or gasification. Due to their high carbon content and low...
Introduction Prosopis juliflora, commonly known as Mesquite, is a fast-growing, drought-resistant shrub or small tree, ideal for biomass feedstock. The primary parts used as biomass feedstock include the wood, branches, leaves, and seed pods, which are rich in lignocellulosic material. These residues are suitable for...
Introduction Cotton Stalks Biomass Feedstock: Cotton stalks are the lignocellulosic residues left behind after the cotton lint has been harvested. These residues consist of the main stems, branches, and leaves, typically ranging from 0.5 to 1.5 meters in height. The stalks are rich in cellulose...
Introduction Cashew nut shells, the outer coverings of the cashew seed, are a valuable byproduct of cashew nut processing. These shells make up about 65% of the raw cashew weight and are a rich source of biomass due to their high lignocellulosic content. Cashew nut...
Introduction Sugarcane bagasse is the fibrous residue left after extracting juice from sugarcane stalks, comprising roughly 40-50% cellulose, 25-30% hemicellulose, and 20-25% lignin. Produced in large volumes—about 280 kg of bagasse per ton of sugarcane—this byproduct is a valuable biomass resource. It’s primarily used as...
Introduction Rice straw is the dry stalks left behind after harvesting rice grains. It is an abundant, renewable agricultural residue primarily composed of cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin. This biomass feedstock is widely available in rice-producing regions and has significant potential for bioenergy production, including biofuels,...