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{"title":"Natural polymer-reinforced starch films: a study on mechanical properties and biodegradability","authors":"Soumeia Zeghoud,&nbsp;Ilham Ben Amor,&nbsp;Hadia Hemmami,&nbsp;Laid Zeghoud,&nbsp;Asma Ben Amor,&nbsp;Djihad Chenna,&nbsp;Mohammed Tayeb Oucif Khaled","doi":"10.1007/s13399-026-07239-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13399-026-07239-y","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Developing biodegradable polymer films from renewable resources has become a promising strategy for reducing plastic pollution while promoting the valorization of agricultural and food industry waste. In this study, potato starch-based biofilms (BS) were fabricated, and starch-based films were reinforced with natural polymers derived from organic waste, including partially hydrolyzed cellulose from banana peels (BSC), chitosan and chitin from shrimp shells (BSC1 and BSC2), and collagen from chicken feet (BSC3). The physical, chemical, mechanical, and morphological properties, as well as the chemical resistance and biodegradability of the fabricated films. FTIR analysis confirmed successful intermolecular interactions between the starch matrix and the reinforcing biopolymers, while SEM imaging revealed distinct morphological variations depending on the reinforcement type. Mechanical testing demonstrated that the cellulose-reinforced film (BSC) achieved the highest tensile strength of 8.23 ± 0.05 MPa, a significant improvement over the pure starch film (3.19 ± 0.34 MPa). The chitin-reinforced film (BSC2) exhibited the maximum elongation at break (85.0 ± 1.06%) and the lowest water absorption (58.0 ± 0.03%). Furthermore, the collagen-reinforced film (BSC3) displayed the thinnest profile (0.25 ± 0.02 mm) and superior chemical stability, retaining 70% and 90% resistance in H₂SO₄ and NaOH environments, respectively. Soil burial tests indicated high biodegradability, with degradation rates ranging from 75 to 90% after 30 days, peaking in the chitin-reinforced formulation. These results highlight the great potential of waste-derived biopolymers to enhance the functional properties of starch films, providing a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative for industrial packaging applications.</p><h3>Graphical abstract</h3><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":488,"journal":{"name":"Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery","volume":"16 15","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2026-08-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148751048","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Albumin-coated biochar derived from Brassica napus L. as a sustainable carrier for controlled drug delivery","authors":"Anıl Yılmaz,&nbsp;Ö. Zeynep Güner Yılmaz,&nbsp;İrem Düzenli,&nbsp;Burcin İzbudak,&nbsp;Ayca Bal Ozturk,&nbsp;Hanzade Haykiri-Acma,&nbsp;Serdar Yaman,&nbsp;F. Seniha Güner","doi":"10.1007/s13399-026-07231-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13399-026-07231-6","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The development of sustainable and biocompatible carriers is critical for next-generation biomaterials and therapeutic systems. Biochars (BCs) derived from lignocellulosic biomass offer the combined advantages of sustainability, tunable porosity, and cost-effectiveness, yet their potential in biomedical delivery platforms remains underexplored. In this study, hierarchical porous BCs were synthesized from rapeseed (<i>Brassica napus L.)</i> stalks through carbonization followed by KOH activation at two different temperatures (600 °C and 800 °C). The activation temperature altered the surface and pore characteristics of the BCs, which in turn influenced their BSA adsorption and procaine loading–release behaviors. The BCs were then evaluated as a biosorbent to adsorb bovine serum albumin (BSA) and to load procaine, a model anesthetic drug. Notably, the biochar activated at 600 °C (RS6a) exhibited the highest protein adsorption capacity, while the sample activated at 800 °C and coated with BSA (RS8a-1:7) showed superior procaine release performance. All produced BCs demonstrated negligible cytotoxicity in fibroblast cultures, confirming their biocompatibility across a broad dose range. This study provides the first demonstration of albumin-coated biochar for local anesthetic delivery and highlights its potential as a sustainable, biocompatible carrier for controlled drug release, tissue engineering, and other biomedical applications.</p><h3>Graphical Abstract</h3><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":488,"journal":{"name":"Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery","volume":"16 15","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2026-08-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148751320","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Valorization of cellulose nanowhiskers from Pachira aquatica Aubl bark via pyrolysis towards the production of platform molecules and functional materials","authors":"Jessica Dos S. Ramos,&nbsp;João Daniel S. Castro,&nbsp;Mateus da Silva Carvalho,&nbsp;Cesário F. das Virgens","doi":"10.1007/s13399-026-07230-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13399-026-07230-7","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study investigates the influence of alkaline treatment on the structural and thermokinetic properties and the distribution of pyrolysis products of cellulose nanowhiskers (CNWs) produced from <i>Pachira aquatica</i> peels. CNWs obtained with 2% (NP2) and 4% (NP4) sodium hydroxide exhibited crystallinity indices of 75.26% and 83.31%, respectively. Comprehensive characterization by FTIR, 2D correlation spectroscopy (2D-CoS), XRD, RAMAN, SEM, TEM, TGA and DTG demonstrated that increasing the NaOH concentration promoted hydrogen-bond reorganization and higher structural order, resulting in enhanced thermal stability. Kinetic analysis using the Friedman and DAEM methods revealed higher activation energies for NP4 (168 − 118 kJ mol-1) than for NP2 (83 − 64 kJ mol^− 1), while Master Plot analysis showed that alkaline treatment modified the thermokinetic behavior without changing the pyrolysis mechanism. The machine learning (AdaBoost) model accurately predicted the thermal decomposition behavior of CNWs prepared under different synthesis conditions (R² = 0.92). Finally, Py-GC/MS demonstrated that NP4 enhances the selective formation of furfural (14.72%) and levoglucosenone (13.71%), linking structural organization to product distribution. These findings establish a comprehensive structure-property relationship between alkaline treatment, hydrogen-bond organization, crystallinity, and thermokinetic behavior, providing insights for the rational design of cellulose nanomaterials from lignocellulosic residues.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":488,"journal":{"name":"Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery","volume":"16 15","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2026-08-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s13399-026-07230-7.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148751319","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Ultrasonic methods as pretreatments for enzymatic hydrolysis of apple pomace","authors":"Lúcia Gabriela Cavalet,&nbsp;Jéssica Mulinari,&nbsp;Eliane Colla,&nbsp;Christian Oliveira Reinehr,&nbsp;Luciane Maria Colla","doi":"10.1007/s13399-026-07235-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13399-026-07235-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Lignocellulosic biomass, composed of cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin, reaches about 220 million tons annually worldwide and has significant potential for renewable energy generation when recycled. Pretreatments are essential for improving the efficiency of biomass conversion into fermentable sugars. The use of ultrasound, for example, is an effective method that deconstructs the biomass, facilitating enzymatic hydrolysis. Apple pomace, a byproduct of the juice industry that accounts for about 30% of the total volume of apples processed, is rich in carbohydrates that can be converted into reducing sugars (RS). This study evaluated different pretreatments of apple pomace using either a probe or ultrasonic bath (exposure times of 30 or 60 min) to determine the optimal conditions for RS release during enzymatic hydrolysis. The effects of solid load, pulse number, and probe ultrasonic pretreatment time were assessed through experimental design, as well as the solid load, power, and time of the ultrasonic bath. Different enzymes (pectinase, cellulase, and hemicellulase) were evaluated for enzymatic hydrolysis after pretreatments. The results showed that the ultrasonic bath for 30 min with low power (30W) and low temperature (30 °C) was the most effective as pretreatment to enzymatic hydrolysis, especially with pectinase, which showed a hydrolysis efficiency of 85.06%, and cellulase, with an efficiency of 66.27%. The study demonstrates advancements in the efficiency of enzymatic hydrolysis after ultrasound pretreatment. Furthermore, it suggests that similar methods could be applied to different types of biomasses and investigated for scalability in industry.</p><h3>Graphical abstract</h3><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":488,"journal":{"name":"Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery","volume":"16 15","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2026-08-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s13399-026-07235-2.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148751360","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comparative study of plasmonic nanoparticle additives in Jatropha B20 for CI engine combustion, energy efficiency, and emission improvement","authors":"Prabhakaran Palaniappan,&nbsp;Periyasamy Rajendran,&nbsp;Ratchagaraja Dhairiyasamy,&nbsp;Subhav Singh","doi":"10.1007/s13399-026-07237-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13399-026-07237-0","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The growing demand for cleaner and more energy-efficient diesel engine operation has increased interest in renewable biodiesel fuels and advanced fuel-borne additives. This study presents a comparative evaluation of nanoparticles as additives at 50 mg kg⁻¹ (equivalent to 50 ppm by mass) in <i>Jatropha</i> B20 biodiesel for compression-ignition (CI) engine operation, with emphasis on combustion, energy efficiency, and emission improvements. The novelty of the work lies in the assessment of four metallic nanoparticles under the biodiesel blend, additive concentration, engine speed, and load conditions, rather than proposing a new nanoparticle–biodiesel concept. Fuel-property measurements showed only marginal changes in density, viscosity, lower heating value, cetane number, and flash point after nanoparticle addition, indicating that the observed combustion changes were not primarily attributable to bulk fuel-property variation. Ultraviolet–visible spectra confirmed the ex-situ optical absorption peaks of the dispersed nanoparticles. At full load, Ag increased brake thermal efficiency from 28.0% to 32.0% and reduced brake-specific fuel consumption from 314 to 274 g kWh⁻¹, indicating improved fuel-energy conversion efficiency. Cu provided the good emission performance , reducing nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, unburned hydrocarbons, and smoke by 14%, 30%, 43%, and 40%, respectively. The results indicate that Cu and Ag are the most effective additives under the tested conditions, primarily due to material-specific thermal, oxidation, energy-efficiency, and combustion-phasing effects.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":488,"journal":{"name":"Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery","volume":"16 15","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2026-08-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148751362","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Valorisation of Citrus paradisi peel wastes to pharmacologically active essential oil: GC–MS analysis and pharmacological screening","authors":"Leens Tomy,&nbsp;Archana Mayilumkunnath Narendran,&nbsp;Kripa Susan Abraham,&nbsp;Pooja Mohan Padmalayam,&nbsp;Aswathi M. Kuttithodi,&nbsp;Alby Tom,&nbsp;Arunaksharan Narayanankutty","doi":"10.1007/s13399-026-07236-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13399-026-07236-1","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p><i>Citrus</i> is among the most widely grown fruits in the world. The peel of <i>Citrus paradisi</i> (grapefruit), often discarded as waste, is a rich source of bioactive compounds with potential therapeutic applications. This study aimed to extract essential oil from dried grapefruit peel using hydro-distillation and characterize its chemical composition via Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC–MS/MS). Major constituents identified included D-limonene (33.06%) and α-terpineol (17.44%). Given the known biological activities of these compounds, the <i>C. paradisi</i> peel essential oil (CPEO) was further evaluated for antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. Antioxidant activity, assessed through in vitro assays, were DPPH radical scavenging (31.63 ± 2.05 µg/mL) and ABTS scavenging (130.72 ± 11.34 µg/mL) revealed moderate radical-scavenging ability, likely due to its phenolic and flavonoid content. Notably, the essential oil demonstrated strong anti-inflammatory potential which were assessed through NO (0.60 ± 0.034 µg/mL) scavenging and H₂O₂ (4.48 ± 0.05 µg/mL). A comparable anti-inflammatory effect was evident in RAW 264.7 macrophages, where prior exposure to CPEO suppressed cytokine production triggered by LPS stimulation. Molecular docking studies supported these findings, indicating that key constituents could inhibit enzymes involved in inflammatory pathways, such as alcohol dehydrogenase, glutathione S-transferase, prostaglandin G/H synthase 2, and nitric oxide synthase. Inhibition of these targets can reduce pro-inflammatory mediators, suggesting a mechanism for the observed activity. These results highlight the pharmacological value of grapefruit peel essential oil and underscore the potential of fruit processing by-products as sustainable sources of natural bioactive agents.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":488,"journal":{"name":"Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery","volume":"16 15","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2026-08-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148750988","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Optimization and performance evaluation of biochar-cardboard briquettes for bioenergy storage applications using statistical modeling","authors":"Imad Rabichi,&nbsp;Zaina Izghri,&nbsp;Younes Beddach,&nbsp;Fatima Ezzahra Yaacoubi,&nbsp;Abdelaziz Ounas,&nbsp;Karima Ennaciri,&nbsp;Abdelrani Yaacoubi,&nbsp;Abdelaziz Baçaoui","doi":"10.1007/s13399-026-07232-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13399-026-07232-5","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The growing demand for sustainable bioenergy storage materials highlights the need for mechanically stable briquettes with high energy efficiency; however, existing studies often lack systematic optimization of processing parameters governing these properties. In particular, the combined effects of moisture content, binder ratio, and compaction pressure on biochar–cardboard briquettes remain insufficiently understood. To address this research gap, this study employs the Box–Behnken Design (BBD) in conjunction with Response Surface Methodology (RSM) to optimize the production conditions of biochar–cardboard briquettes, focusing on three critical process parameters: humidity (10–20%), binder content (10–20%), and pressure (200–600 bar). These factors significantly affect the mechanical durability and higher heating value (HHV) of the briquettes. Through the development of second-order polynomial models, the influence of individual and interaction effects was evaluated. Statistical and graphical analyses (2D contour and 3D response surface plots) revealed that durability is enhanced by lower humidity, moderate binder content, and high pressure, while HHV is primarily influenced by the binder ratio, with minimal impact from humidity and pressure. Proximate and elemental analyses supported the optimization results, confirming that higher carbon and fixed carbon contents are associated with increased calorific value and improved combustion properties. A strong linear correlation was observed between fixed carbon and total carbon content. The optimal production conditions-15% humidity, 15% binder, and 400 bar pressure-resulted in a durability of 98.87% and an HHV of 25.36 MJ/kg, demonstrating the necessity and effectiveness of optimizing briquette properties to achieve a balance between mechanical integrity and energy performance for bioenergy storage applications.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":488,"journal":{"name":"Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery","volume":"16 15","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2026-08-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148751361","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Thermal control of pore architecture using biomass based carbon nanoparticles for effective water remediation","authors":"Aman Sharma,&nbsp;Jyothi Mannekote Shivanna,&nbsp;Thitima Rujiralai,&nbsp;Gurumurthy Hegde","doi":"10.1007/s13399-026-07241-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13399-026-07241-4","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The study thoroughly analyzes biomass-derived carbon nanoparticles (CNPs) synthesis and porosity optimization with <i>Samanea saman</i> pods as a renewable precursor. The structural, morphological, and surface characteristics of the resultant CNPs were synthesized using a single-step pyrolysis process at temperatures ranging from 400 to 1000 °C. A detailed investigation using analytical methods, such as BET surface area analysis, SEM, TEM, TGA, XRD, and Raman spectroscopy, was used to determine the effects of pyrolysis temperature on porosity, particle size, and surface area of synthesized CNPs. The sample synthesized at 1000 °C showed improved mesoporous properties and a relatively higher surface area of 26.9 m²/g, pore width of 9.28 nm, and pore volume of 0.062 cm³/g. These characteristics translate into enhanced adsorption performance, with a dye removal efficiency of 97% for MB dye in 25 min with just 2 mg of adsorbent under optimal conditions, with a maximum adsorption capacity of 625 mg/g. Adsorption kinetics and isotherm investigations found that adsorption primarily follows the pseudo-second-order kinetic model and the Redlich-Peterson isotherm, indicating a hybrid adsorption mechanism. The findings emphasize the potential for temperature-assisted porosity tuning in biomass-derived carbon materials for efficient water treatment applications, which could lead to long-term wastewater remediation solutions.</p><h3>Graphical abstract</h3><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":488,"journal":{"name":"Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery","volume":"16 15","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2026-08-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148750921","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Closed-loop mycelium-based biorefineries: from mechanistic synthesis to comprehensive byproduct valorization","authors":"Longlong Chen,&nbsp;Dongdong Guo,&nbsp;Wenlida Mu,&nbsp;Chang Liu,&nbsp;Hongkang Zhu,&nbsp;Yuliang Cheng,&nbsp;Yahui Guo,&nbsp;He Qian","doi":"10.1007/s13399-026-07229-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13399-026-07229-0","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Mycelium-based composites represent a transformative pathway for the high-value conversion of agricultural biomass. Unlike previous reviews that focus primarily on macroscopic material properties or basic fabrication, this review provides a novel, integrated “cradle-to-cradle” biorefinery framework. We systematically analyze the solid-state fermentation mechanisms driving synthesis, while explicitly identifying key literature inconsistencies related to strain standardization and substrate pre-characterization. A unique contribution of this work is the explicit mapping of mycelium-based production within a comprehensive biorefinery system, where fungal mycelium serves as both a structural biopolymer and a biochemical engine for lignocellulosic deconstruction. Furthermore, the review assesses advancements in high-value applications, such as vegan leather and biomedical dressings, and advances the circular bioeconomy by detailing the cascading valorization of spent matrices into biofertilizers, animal feed, and renewable energy. By bridging upstream material synthesis with maximized downstream resource recovery, this review clarifies current technological readiness levels and outlines specific engineering bottlenecks that must be resolved to scale industrial fungal biomanufacturing.</p><h3>Graphical abstract</h3><p>Schematic overview of the integrated mycelium-based biorefinery approach, illustrating the cascading transition from lignocellulosic biomass input, through mycelial solid-state fermentation (synthesis), to the systematic recovery of high-value byproducts (valorization), embodying a comprehensive closed-loop biorefinery framework.</p><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":488,"journal":{"name":"Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery","volume":"16 15","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2026-08-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148750538","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Energy potential study of pyrolysis and gasification processes applied to rice processing byproducts based on technical, logistic and experimental criteria","authors":"Myriam Quintero-Naucil,&nbsp;Dionisio Malagón-Romero,&nbsp;Juan P. Arrubla-Vélez,&nbsp;Norma P. Durán Osorio,&nbsp;Valentina Aristizábal-Marulanda","doi":"10.1007/s13399-026-07192-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13399-026-07192-w","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Thermochemical technologies such as gasification and pyrolysis have emerged as promising alternatives for transforming biomass. This study employed optimization techniques for the two processes under consideration: parametric analysis and response surfaces. Subsequently, the effect on economic performance was analyzed for the gasification and pyrolysis processes of rice husks in the Colombian Caribbean region. Subsequently, the study analyzed the impact on economic performance of rice husk gasification and pyrolysis processes in Colombia’s Caribbean region. The study examined the procurement of raw materials through a logistics analysis based on supply routes. A hierarchical analytical process was used to identify suitable areas for the installation of bioenergy plants, and ArcGIS Pro was employed for this analysis. The results of the response surfaces showed that for pyrolysis products, the maximum bio-oil yield was observed at a temperature of 450 °C and a residence time greater than 3 s. For the optimization of biochar yield, the trend indicated that process conditions corresponding to higher temperatures and longer residence times should be explored. Regarding gasification, the results showed that optimization tends toward higher moisture content (&gt; 6.24%) and an ER &lt; 0.1, conditions that would not be consistent with actual process conditions. The logistics-based economic analysis indicated that gasification technology is not economically viable for the evaluated scenarios. On the other hand, pyrolysis technology revealed a scenario for Scenario 2 (plant Cordoba) in which the selected site demonstrated economic pre-feasibility with an economic margin of 2.81% and a positive NPV in the first year of project implementation. The physicochemical characteristics of the pyrolysis products (biochar and bio-oil) and gasification products (syngas) showed promising characteristics as precursors for value-added molecules. Finally, the novelty of this work lies in the application of georeferencing systems as a solid and viable alternative for conducting techno-economic analysis of the conversion of biomass into energy and high-value products.</p><h3>Graphical abstract</h3><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":488,"journal":{"name":"Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery","volume":"16 15","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2026-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148615042","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}