Torrefaction of Sericulture Agro-Industrial Waste for Sustainable Waste-to-Resource Solutions.

ABSTRACT: The valorization of agro-industrial residues through torrefaction provides a sustainable pathway for biofuel production while mitigating environmental impacts associated with waste disposal. This study investigates the torrefaction of sericulture waste, specifically integral silkworm pupae (ISP) and lipid-extracted silkworm pupae (ESP), to assess the effect of lipid removal on biocoal properties. Initially, the ISP and ESP were subjected to torrefaction under various conditions (180-300 °C, 20-60 min) to compare their thermal behavior and fuel characteristics. Proximate, ultimate, and calorific analyses were conducted to evaluate changes in composition, fixed carbon content, and heating value. Results indicated that the ESP exhibited superior carbon retention and energy densification, supp

SUBMITTER: Silveira EA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12235973 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature