Briquette production from industrial and fruit wastes as a clean fuel for versatile applications.

ABSTRACT: This study examines the feasibility of utilizing briquettes composed of banana and avocado fruit wastes combined with bagasse as a sustainable fuel source for developing regions, particularly Ethiopia. Despite progress in renewable energy technologies, fossil fuels remain predominant, exacerbating climate change and socioeconomic challenges. The primary aim of this research is to assess the fuel properties of briquettes made from these biomass sources. Biomass samples were collected from juice production facilities in Addis Ababa, while bagasse was sourced from the Wonji sugar factory. The samples underwent air-drying and carbonization, followed by analyses of proximate content, calorific value, and emissions. To enhance briquette strength and thermal value, carbonized and ground samples w

SUBMITTER: Gebremariyam EZ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12623815 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature