Analysis of the Energy Potential of Waste Biomass Generated from Fruit Tree Seedling Production
The depletion of conventional fuels and the state of the natural environment have influenced global policy, dictating a new direction for development and approaches to the use of renewable resources. One such resource is woody biomass, which can be used for energy purposes. A type of raw material wi...
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| description | The depletion of conventional fuels and the state of the natural environment have influenced global policy, dictating a new direction for development and approaches to the use of renewable resources. One such resource is woody biomass, which can be used for energy purposes. A type of raw material with an unrecognized potential for utilization is waste biomass from the production of fruit tree seedlings. In this study, thirteen popular species of rootstock produced in Poland were collected and subjected to comprehensive analyses. After determining the calorific value of the collected wood waste, a comprehensive analysis of their suitability for energy purposes was conducted. The highest calorific value of 19.51 MJkg<sup>−1</sup> was recorded for waste biomass obtained from Mahaleb Cherry rootstocks in the first year of research, compared to P14 with 17.96 MJkg<sup>−1</sup>. The content of other elements was also advantageous for Mahaleb Cherry. Considering the relatively large production of this type of waste biomass, it can be concluded that it has great energy potential and can largely meet energy needs in regions where fruit tree seedlings are mass-produced. Implementing the use of such raw materials in energy production will result in a reduction of anthropogenic impacts on the environment by decreasing the demand for standard energy resources. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-b6b42eceb2e549f0bace15aaf3a06fad2024-12-13T16:25:34ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732024-11-011723596410.3390/en17235964Analysis of the Energy Potential of Waste Biomass Generated from Fruit Tree Seedling ProductionNatalia Matłok0Grzegorz Zaguła1Józef Gorzelany2Maciej Balawejder3Department of Food and Agriculture Production Engineering, University of Rzeszow, 4 Zelwerowicza Street, 35-601 Rzeszów, PolandDepartment of Bioenergetics, Food Analysis and Microbiology, Institute of Food Technology and Nutrition, College of Natural Sciences, University of Rzeszow, 2D Ćwiklińskiej Street, 35-601 Rzeszów, PolandDepartment of Food and Agriculture Production Engineering, University of Rzeszow, 4 Zelwerowicza Street, 35-601 Rzeszów, PolandDepartment of Chemistry and Food Toxicology, University of Rzeszow, 1a Ćwiklińskiej Street, 35-601 Rzeszów, PolandThe depletion of conventional fuels and the state of the natural environment have influenced global policy, dictating a new direction for development and approaches to the use of renewable resources. One such resource is woody biomass, which can be used for energy purposes. A type of raw material with an unrecognized potential for utilization is waste biomass from the production of fruit tree seedlings. In this study, thirteen popular species of rootstock produced in Poland were collected and subjected to comprehensive analyses. After determining the calorific value of the collected wood waste, a comprehensive analysis of their suitability for energy purposes was conducted. The highest calorific value of 19.51 MJkg<sup>−1</sup> was recorded for waste biomass obtained from Mahaleb Cherry rootstocks in the first year of research, compared to P14 with 17.96 MJkg<sup>−1</sup>. The content of other elements was also advantageous for Mahaleb Cherry. Considering the relatively large production of this type of waste biomass, it can be concluded that it has great energy potential and can largely meet energy needs in regions where fruit tree seedlings are mass-produced. Implementing the use of such raw materials in energy production will result in a reduction of anthropogenic impacts on the environment by decreasing the demand for standard energy resources.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/23/5964waste biomass from fruit treescalorific valueelementary composition |
| spellingShingle | Natalia Matłok Grzegorz Zaguła Józef Gorzelany Maciej Balawejder Analysis of the Energy Potential of Waste Biomass Generated from Fruit Tree Seedling Production Energies waste biomass from fruit trees calorific value elementary composition |
| title | Analysis of the Energy Potential of Waste Biomass Generated from Fruit Tree Seedling Production |
| title_full | Analysis of the Energy Potential of Waste Biomass Generated from Fruit Tree Seedling Production |
| title_fullStr | Analysis of the Energy Potential of Waste Biomass Generated from Fruit Tree Seedling Production |
| title_full_unstemmed | Analysis of the Energy Potential of Waste Biomass Generated from Fruit Tree Seedling Production |
| title_short | Analysis of the Energy Potential of Waste Biomass Generated from Fruit Tree Seedling Production |
| title_sort | analysis of the energy potential of waste biomass generated from fruit tree seedling production |
| topic | waste biomass from fruit trees calorific value elementary composition |
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