The Bioenergy Potential of Date Palm Branch/Waste Through Reaction Modeling, Thermokinetic Data, Machine Learning KNN Analysis, and Techno-Economic Assessments (TEA).

ABSTRACT: This research assesses the bioenergy potential of date palm branch (DPB) waste, aligning with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 energy and environmental goals. The study uses reaction modeling, thermokinetics, a k-nearest neighbors (KNN) machine learning approach, and techno-economic assessments. Experimental characterizations employing FTIR, SEM, and both proximate and ultimate analysis of pulverized DPB biomass reveal its lignocellulosic nature and compositional characteristics. Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) of the material, tested between 25 and 1000 °C at heating rates of 7.5 to 60 °C per minute, revealed that the main thermal breakdown occurred from 200 to 530 °C, and was caused by the decomposition of hemicellulose and cellulose. Criado master plot analysis of the material's thermal deco

SUBMITTER: Otaru AJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12694460 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature