Co-products Papers
Adding alkaline metal oxides to boost the gasification reactions of sugarcane bagasse
Last Updated: junio 11, 2025This study explores a sustainable approach to mitigate the ongoing energy crisis and reducing fossil fuel dependency by focusing on biomass gasification and pyrolysis of sugarcane bagasse. The thermal degradation behavior of sugarcane bagasse was analyzed using thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), incorporating pure commercial compounds (Na₂O, MgO, CaO, KH₂PO₄) and dried vinasse (CzVz), a byproduct of ethanol distillation.
Bagasse-derived silver nanoparticles: antimicrobial and antibiofilm properties
Last Updated: junio 11, 2025Nanoparticles are less than 100 nm in size, and those made from metals such as silver have sparked considerable interest as ideal materials due to their unique features, such as biocompatibility, inert nature, stability, and low toxicity.
Effect of molasses color on fermentation yield
Last Updated: junio 9, 2025Colorants and especially melanoidins, which are the products of Maillard reaction between reducing sugars and amino acids, are reported to affect sugarcane molasses fermentation and reduce ethanol yield. To quantify these effects, a batch micro-fermentation technique was adapted from the literature and used in a series of laboratory tests
Energy optimization in a sugar alcohol mill to maximize bagasse availability and electricity cogeneration: a case study at Incauca
Last Updated: junio 9, 2025Incauca, a leading company in the Colombian sugar-alcohol sector, has implemented an energy optimization project in its production plant with the objective of increasing the availability of bagasse for sale to the paper industry. The project was based on a review of the current state of the factory to identify opportunities for improvement
Gasification of harvest residues as a sustainable energy alternative in the sugarcane agroindustry of Tucumán, Argentina
Last Updated: junio 11, 2025In Tucumán, bioethanol is produced mainly from distilleries annexed to sugarcane plants that consume thermal and electrical energy supplied largely from the bagasse generated, which contributes to the sustainability of their process. However, additional fossil fuels are also used in the process to supply their energy requirements.
Green hydrogen – product diversification opportunities in sugar and allied industries – a techno-economic study
Last Updated: junio 9, 2025India uses about 6 Mt of hydrogen every year in industrial sectors, and this will rise to 28 Mt by 2050. To reduce its carbon emissions by 2050, India aims for 80% green hydrogen production to meet its total demand. Green hydrogen will have a significant share as a cleaner fuel in the energy requirement of India in addition to ethanol and bio-CNG in future.
Influence of twin-screw extrusion pretreatment on the properties of sugarcane bagasse-based materials obtained by thermocompression
Last Updated: junio 11, 2025The development of green processes to transform lignocellulosic biomass into energy or high-value added products is widely studied due to current environmental issues. Binderless materials were produced by thermocompression in order to valorize sugarcane bagasse into food containers.
Performance of ethanol blending in diesel engines and its impact on emissions
Last Updated: junio 11, 2025The Indian sugar industry has gradually transformed Indian economy from oil, gas, and fossil fuels to self-dependent bioenergy. By 2025, India plans to achieve a 20% ethanol blending in fuel to decrease vehicle pollution and lessen its reliance on fossil fuel imports.
Reduction in carbon emissions through the use of bioethanol in turbodiesel engines
Last Updated: junio 9, 2025Since 2016, the Colombian Sugarcane Research Center (Cenicaña) has collaborated with six sugar mills to measure the carbon footprint for fuel ethanol production, following ISO 14064-1 standards. In 2022, the cradle-to-gate carbon footprint of Colombian bioethanol averaged 469 kgCO₂eq/m
Scaling-up the conversion of sugarcane bagasse to 5-chloromethylfurfural as a platform chemical
Last Updated: junio 11, 2025Advances in the conversion of sugarcane bagasse into 5-chloromethylfurfural (CMF) as a platform chemical for biofuels and bioplastics are presented. Two-stage sequential processing strategies were examined to determine the impact on yields of CMF and furfural and ease to facilitate downstream conversion to more valuable chemical applications.