Sugarcane bagasse (SCB) is the fibrous lignocellulosic residue left over after crushing sugarcane to extract juice for sugar and ethanol production. In this review, a concise overview of existing thermochemical technologies for the production of biochar from SCB and its potential applications is presented and discussed.
The effective management of agro-industrial waste plays a pivotal role in mitigating various forms of pollution. Sugarcane bagasse (SB), a substantial biomass waste generated in the sugar industry after cane juice extraction, necessitates sustainable handling. Although some sugar mills utilize wet sugarcane bagasse for fueling the milling process, a significant portion remains stockpiled and is often incinerated on-site, resulting in a highly flammable biomass that poses significant risks to the industry and its surroundings. Recognizing the importance of addressing this issue, researchers have identified the conversion of agricultural waste into biochar as an efficient means of harnessing energy following biomass devolatilization. There is scientific interest in the transformation of biomass into value-added products, including biochar, biogas, and biofuel. This comprehensive literature review delves into various pyrolysis processes applicable for converting sugarcane bagasse into char materials, showcasing its potential for diverse applications in line with current scientific interests.
Since sugarcane areas have increased rapidly in Brazil, the contribution of the sugarcane production, and, especially, of the sugarcane harvest system to the greenhouse gas emissions of the country is an issue of national concern. Here we analyze some data characterizing various activities of two sugarcane mills during the harvest period of 2006-2007 and quantify the carbon footprint of sugar production.
Science should drive policies and regulations to ensure a sustainable (environmentally, socially, and economically) green transition to a Net-Zero / Net-Negative circular economy. Since 2015, which saw COP21 in Paris, Net Zero has been a global target that must be rapidly accompanied by a Net Negative strategy to mitigate climate change.
Sugarcane bagasse (SCB) is the fibrous lignocellulosic residue left over after crushing sugarcane to extract juice for sugar and ethanol production. In this review, a concise overview of existing thermochemical technologies for the production of biochar from SCB and its potential applications is presented and discussed.
The effective management of agro-industrial waste plays a pivotal role in mitigating various forms of pollution. Sugarcane bagasse (SB), a substantial biomass waste generated in the sugar industry after cane juice extraction, necessitates sustainable handling. Although some sugar mills utilize wet sugarcane bagasse for fueling the milling process, a significant portion remains stockpiled and is often incinerated on-site, resulting in a highly flammable biomass that poses significant risks to the industry and its surroundings. Recognizing the importance of addressing this issue, researchers have identified the conversion of agricultural waste into biochar as an efficient means of harnessing energy following biomass devolatilization. There is scientific interest in the transformation of biomass into value-added products, including biochar, biogas, and biofuel. This comprehensive literature review delves into various pyrolysis processes applicable for converting sugarcane bagasse into char materials, showcasing its potential for diverse applications in line with current scientific interests.
Since sugarcane areas have increased rapidly in Brazil, the contribution of the sugarcane production, and, especially, of the sugarcane harvest system to the greenhouse gas emissions of the country is an issue of national concern. Here we analyze some data characterizing various activities of two sugarcane mills during the harvest period of 2006-2007 and quantify the carbon footprint of sugar production.
Science should drive policies and regulations to ensure a sustainable (environmentally, socially, and economically) green transition to a Net-Zero / Net-Negative circular economy. Since 2015, which saw COP21 in Paris, Net Zero has been a global target that must be rapidly accompanied by a Net Negative strategy to mitigate climate change.