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Exploitation of clean energy potential of agricultural residue for a sustainable carbon neutral future
(Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2026-01)
Muhammad Amir Raza
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Mohammad Rehan
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Muhammad Mohsin Aman
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Muhammad Farooq
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Abdul-Sattar Nizami
Pakistan is heavily reliant on fossil fuels, which constitute a significant portion of its energy mix with 48% from natural gas, 33% from furnace oil and only 7% from indigenous renewables, impacting economic activities and environmental sustaianability. Hence, agriculture waste offers enormous potential for the production of renewable energy, but it is not yet fully utilized. In order to estimate Pakistan’s potential for energy production from 2023 to 2053, a forecast model incorporating historical trends in agricultural yield has been developed in the Low Emissions Analysis Platform (LEAP®) software and put into practice for agricultural residue-based biomass resource assessment of six primary agricultural residue (bagasse, rice straw, wheat straw, corn stover, cotton straw and rice husk). It was discovered that Pakistan would have access to approximately 54 million tons of agricultural waste for the purpose of generating electricity in 2023, which translates to a potential capacity of almost 15 GW. By 2053, there will be 135 million tonnes of agricultural residue and renewable energy potential is expected to gradually rise up to 35 GW. Furthermore, the capital cost of implanting a power system based on agriculture residue will increase from 134.250 million US dollars in 2023 to 313.250 million US dollars till 2053. Agricultural residue represents a valuable resource that can enhance soil health, provide renewable energy, and create economic opportunities. Accordingly, this study provides sustainable and affordable forecasting of agricultural residue based clean energy potential and it is suggested to adopt the sustainable practices for recycling agricultural residues, that helps to mitigate environmental impacts while maximizing benefits for agricultural productivity and energy security.
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Trends and Advancements in Utilization of Biomass Waste for Gasification: A Bibliometric Review
(Wiley, 2025-11-24)
Kunmi Joshua Abioye
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Noorfidza Yub Harun
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Abdoulmohammad Gholamzadeh Chofreh
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HESAM, KAMYAB
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Mohammad Yusuf
Biomass waste gasification is widely recognized as a sustainable and efficient method for converting organic waste into valuable energy, making it a focal point in global research. This study conducts a bibliometric analysis of publications related to this field, focusing on articles indexed in the Elsevier Scopus database from 1977 to 2023 using search terms “biomass waste,” “biomass residue,” “waste biomass,” and “gasification”. Initially, 981 articles were identified, with subsequent refined analyses narrowing the focus to 592 publications, using VOSviewer for in‐depth examination. The analysis revealed that the year 2023 saw the highest publication count with 73 articles, followed by the year 2022 and the year 2020, with 61 and 54 articles, respectively. China, the USA, and India emerged as the leading contributors, accounting for 9.68%, 7.07%, and 6.75% of the total publications, respectively. Top institutions by citations are the University of Saskatchewan (259), Hamad Bin Khalifa University (169), and Paul Scherrer Institut (113). The most prolific researchers in the field include Gulyurtlu, I., Cabrita, I., and Dalai, Ajay K., with citation counts of 1296, 1290, and 1020, respectively. The journals Energy, Fuel, and Energies were identified as authors most preferred publishing choice with 26, 23, and 22 publications, respectively. The keywords “Gasification,” “Biomass,” and “Syngas” were the most frequently occurring, with 194, 147, and 52 occurrences. Keyword analysis also revealed five thematic clusters. These findings offer a detailed overview of the research landscape in biomass waste gasification, emphasizing key contributors, emerging trends, and thematic areas, providing valuable insights for guiding future research in this domain.
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RSM-based co-gasification of palm oil decanter cake and sugarcane bagasse: Syngas production and biochar characteristics
(Elsevier BV, 2024-12)
Kunmi Joshua Abioye
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Noorfidza Yub Harun
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Mohammad Yusuf
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Hesam Kamyab
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Joshua O. Ighalo
The production of syngas (CO + H2) and biochar from biomass waste co-gasification promotes sustainable energy while addressing environmental remediation challenges. This study investigates the co-gasification of palm oil decanter cake (PODC) and sugarcane bagasse (SB) to optimize syngas production and obtain biochar in a fixed bed horizontal tube furnace reactor. Operating variables, including temperature (700–900 °C), biomass ratio (30–70 wt%), and particle size (0.25–2 mm), were optimized using Response Surface Methodology with the Box-Behnken design. Characterization analyses including Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET), Fourier Transformed Infrared (FTIR), and Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopic (FESEM) analyses were conducted on the biochar. The optimal conditions yielded a syngas volume of 41.5 vol% and a biochar of 0.3 wt%, achieved at 900 °C temperature, 42 wt% PODC biomass ratio, and 2 mm particle size. BET analysis revealed a mesoporous structure biochar with surface area of 398.55 m2/g, pore volume of 0.13 cm3/g, and pore diameter of 6.49 nm. FTIR analysis indicated the presence of hydroxyl groups, carbonyl groups, aromatic compounds, and hydrocarbon structures. FESEM analysis showed well-defined pore structures on the biochar surface, with EDX analysis confirming a dominant carbon content of 83.32 wt%. These findings substantially enhance sustainable approaches in energy production, agriculture, and wastewater treatment, while effectively tackling environmental issues associated with biomass waste.

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