Chapter -II Physico-chemical Characterization of
2.4 Conclusions
nut husk. These results antagonize with the results obtained by X- ray diffraction analysis of lignocellulosic materials as described in previous section.
An ideal biomass for bio-energy production should have high calorific value along with high cellulose and hemicellulose concentration than lignin and ash content.The physicochemical characterization of all the three-biomass samples showed that Bonbogori and Moj both have almost similar calorific value and structural sugar (cellulose and hemicellulose) content but Moj is more accomplishable than Bonbogori due to its high cellulose and comparatively lower lignin content. The Arecanut husk was not apposite as a feedstock for bio-energy production due to its high ash and lower cellulose content. However, selection of suitable feedstock for bio-energy production based on mere physicochemical characterization is not a wise decision, several factors like availability, gross production volumes should be accounted for selection of biomass for biofuel production. The study of all these biomass from North-East India ensures that these biomasses can be utilized as a feedstock material, irrespective of the route of biofuel production process such as gasification or fermentation to meet the demand of second-generation biofuel.
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