The viability of biochar as an alternative low-emission fuel from waste biomass carbonization

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dc.contributor.authorYavuz, Bahar
dc.contributor.authorAksogan Korkmaz, Aydan
dc.date.accessioned2026-06-19T06:39:27Z
dc.date.available2026-06-19T06:39:27Z
dc.date.issued2026
dc.departmentMalatya Turgut Özal Üniversitesi
dc.description.abstractEnergy demand in developing countries is primarily met by fossil fuels, which are limited and environmentally harmful, releasing SOx, NOx, and CO2. Renewable alternatives such as biomass are essential for sustainable energy production. This study investigates the production of biochar via pyrolysis of agricultural wastes (pepper, tomato, and eggplant) at 500 degrees C for one hour (heating rate: 10 degrees C/min, N2 flow: 150 ml/min). It evaluates their potential as clean solid fuels. Tomatoes produced the highest char yield (38.33%), whereas eggplant and pepper generated the highest liquid (33.33%) and gas (45%) fractions, respectively, indicating feedstock-dependent product distributions. The resulting biochars exhibited low nitrogen (0.92%) and sulfur (0.06%) contents, high carbon content (66.58%), and high calorific value (25.52 MJ/kg), highlighting their suitability as environmentally friendly energy carriers. These findings demonstrate that agricultural residues can be efficiently converted into biochars with both environmental and energy benefits, providing a promising route for renewable fuel production and sustainable waste valorization. The study emphasizes the potential of biochar as a clean, high-energy solid fuel, helping reduce emissions and advancing circular economy objectives.
dc.description.sponsorshipMalatya Turgut Ozal University Scientific Research Project Unit (BAP) [23Y03]
dc.description.sponsorshipThe authors gratefully acknowledge the Malatya Turgut Ozal University Scientific Research Project Unit (BAP) for funding this research under Project No. 23Y03.
dc.identifier.doi10.1080/17597269.2025.2598946
dc.identifier.endpage1305
dc.identifier.issn1759-7269
dc.identifier.issn1759-7277
dc.identifier.issue6
dc.identifier.orcid0000-0002-3309-9719
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-105024695048
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ2
dc.identifier.startpage1289
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1080/17597269.2025.2598946
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12899/5621
dc.identifier.volume17
dc.identifier.wosWOS:001636316800001
dc.identifier.wosqualityQ3
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Science
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopus
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherTaylor & Francis Ltd
dc.relation.ispartofBiofuels-Uk
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
dc.snmzKA_WOS_20260612
dc.subjectBiochar Characterization
dc.subjectCarbonization Of Agricultural Waste
dc.subjectClean Fuel
dc.subjectLow-Emission Fuel
dc.titleThe viability of biochar as an alternative low-emission fuel from waste biomass carbonization
dc.typeArticle

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