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Biomass Ash as an Alternative to Fly Ash

Date:12 August 2023

Country: Malaysia Nigeria

Plant Name:

    Biomass

Residue Name:

End Products

Construction materials

Eco-friendly Concrete

Application

  • Eco-friendly Concrete Production: Biomass ash can replace fly ash in concrete, reducing carbon emissions and the environmental impact of cement production.

Description

This project explores the use of biomass ash as a sustainable alternative to fly ash in concrete production. Biomass ash, derived from the combustion of agricultural and forestry residues, has pozzolanic properties that can enhance concrete’s strength and durability. By replacing fly ash, biomass ash helps reduce carbon emissions and supports a circular economy. The project emphasizes the need for improving biomass ash quality to optimize its use in concrete production, particularly in developing countries like Nigeria.

Pathway Description:

The process involves collecting biomass ash from the combustion of agricultural and forestry residues. The ash is then analyzed for its pozzolanic properties, which enhance concrete performance. It is mixed with cement to create a sustainable concrete blend. The quality of the ash is optimized through treatments like calcination to improve its reactivity and suitability for concrete production.

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Tags: Biomass Ash ConcreteSustainable Concrete SolutionsRenewable Building Materials

End Products

Construction materials

Eco-friendly Concrete

Feedstock

Types of Feedstock

primary agricultural residue

Name

Agricultural residues

Logistics

Biomass contributes to 80% of Nigeria’s primary energy source

Characteristics

Particle Size: Range between 0–10 mm.

Pathways

Thermal

combustion

Mechanical

compounding

Stakeholders

Educational Institution

Redeemer's University,Osun State University,Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS