Analysis of binder proportions on the calorific value in a briquette made from cocoa pod husk in the Peruvian Amazon
Introduction: The growing global demand for fuel has created challenges in the supply of raw materials, positioning biomass derived from cocoa pod husk waste as an economically viable and environmentally sustainable energy alternative. Methods: This study evaluated the effect of different binder typ...
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| author | Solórzano Acosta, Richard Andi Paquiyauri, Alexandra Neyra, Walter Siqueira Bahia, Rita de Cassia Vallejos Torres, Geomar |
| author_browse | Neyra, Walter Paquiyauri, Alexandra Siqueira Bahia, Rita de Cassia Solórzano Acosta, Richard Andi Vallejos Torres, Geomar |
| author_facet | Solórzano Acosta, Richard Andi Paquiyauri, Alexandra Neyra, Walter Siqueira Bahia, Rita de Cassia Vallejos Torres, Geomar |
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| description | Introduction: The growing global demand for fuel has created challenges in the supply of raw materials, positioning biomass derived from cocoa pod husk waste as an economically viable and environmentally sustainable energy alternative.
Methods: This study evaluated the effect of different binder types on the calorific value of briquettes produced from fermented cocoa pod husk waste in the Peruvian Amazon. For the calorific value assay, 1.05 kg of fermented cocoa pod husk waste was combined with 100 g of starch-based binders derived from corn, cassava, or potato, all sourced from the San Martín region. Statistical analyses were performed in R Studio using the dplyr package, and mean comparisons were conducted with Tukey's HSD test (p < 0.05).
Results: The lowest ash content was obtained with the potato-starch binder (7.03%), whereas the highest value was recorded in the control treatment without binder (8.71%). Fixed carbon content ranged from 3.70% to 5.97% across treatments. The lowest calorific value was observed with the corn-starch binder (3,486.0 kcal/kg), while the highest was achieved with cassava starch (3,586.66 kcal/kg).
Discussion: These findings demonstrate the technical feasibility of producing high-quality charcoal briquettes from cocoa pod husk waste using starch-based binders, providing a sustainable alternative to conventional fuels. |
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| spelling | INIA28602025-09-29T19:22:27Z Analysis of binder proportions on the calorific value in a briquette made from cocoa pod husk in the Peruvian Amazon Solórzano Acosta, Richard Andi Paquiyauri, Alexandra Neyra, Walter Siqueira Bahia, Rita de Cassia Vallejos Torres, Geomar Calorific value Circular economy Elemental composition Combustion Gravimetry Valor calorífico Economía circular Composición elemental Combustión Gravimetría https://purl.org/pe-repo/ocde/ford#4.04.00 Cocoa; Cacao; Biomass; Biomasa; Fuels; Combustible; Starch; Almidón; Bioenergy; Bioenergía; Calorific value; Valor energético Introduction: The growing global demand for fuel has created challenges in the supply of raw materials, positioning biomass derived from cocoa pod husk waste as an economically viable and environmentally sustainable energy alternative. Methods: This study evaluated the effect of different binder types on the calorific value of briquettes produced from fermented cocoa pod husk waste in the Peruvian Amazon. For the calorific value assay, 1.05 kg of fermented cocoa pod husk waste was combined with 100 g of starch-based binders derived from corn, cassava, or potato, all sourced from the San Martín region. Statistical analyses were performed in R Studio using the dplyr package, and mean comparisons were conducted with Tukey's HSD test (p < 0.05). Results: The lowest ash content was obtained with the potato-starch binder (7.03%), whereas the highest value was recorded in the control treatment without binder (8.71%). Fixed carbon content ranged from 3.70% to 5.97% across treatments. The lowest calorific value was observed with the corn-starch binder (3,486.0 kcal/kg), while the highest was achieved with cassava starch (3,586.66 kcal/kg). Discussion: These findings demonstrate the technical feasibility of producing high-quality charcoal briquettes from cocoa pod husk waste using starch-based binders, providing a sustainable alternative to conventional fuels. The research was funded by the Instituto Nacional de Innovación Agraria, within the framework of the project: Mejoramiento de los servicios de investigación y transferencia tecnológica en el manejo y recuperación de suelos agrícolas degradados y aguas para riego en la pequeña y mediana agricultura en los departamentos de Lima, Áncash, San Martín, Cajamarca, Lambayeque, Junín, Ayacucho, Arequipa, Puno y Ucayali" CUI 2487112. 2025-09-29T19:22:26Z 2025-09-29T19:22:26Z 2025-09-22 info:eu-repo/semantics/article Solórzano, R., Paquiyauri, A., Neyra, W., Siqueira-Bahia, R. de C., & Vallejos-Torres, G. (2025). Analysis of binder proportions on the calorific value in a briquette made from cocoa pod husk in the Peruvian Amazon. Frontiers in Energy Research, 13, 1661636. https://doi.org/10.3389/fenrg.2025.1661636 2296-598X http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12955/2860 https://doi.org/10.3389/fenrg.2025.1661636 eng urn:issn:2296-598X Frontiers in Energy Research info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ application/pdf application/pdf Frontiers Media S.A. CH Instituto Nacional de Innovación Agraria Repositorio Institucional - INIA |
| spellingShingle | Calorific value Circular economy Elemental composition Combustion Gravimetry Valor calorífico Economía circular Composición elemental Combustión Gravimetría https://purl.org/pe-repo/ocde/ford#4.04.00 Cocoa; Cacao; Biomass; Biomasa; Fuels; Combustible; Starch; Almidón; Bioenergy; Bioenergía; Calorific value; Valor energético Solórzano Acosta, Richard Andi Paquiyauri, Alexandra Neyra, Walter Siqueira Bahia, Rita de Cassia Vallejos Torres, Geomar Analysis of binder proportions on the calorific value in a briquette made from cocoa pod husk in the Peruvian Amazon |
| title | Analysis of binder proportions on the calorific value in a briquette made from cocoa pod husk in the Peruvian Amazon |
| title_full | Analysis of binder proportions on the calorific value in a briquette made from cocoa pod husk in the Peruvian Amazon |
| title_fullStr | Analysis of binder proportions on the calorific value in a briquette made from cocoa pod husk in the Peruvian Amazon |
| title_full_unstemmed | Analysis of binder proportions on the calorific value in a briquette made from cocoa pod husk in the Peruvian Amazon |
| title_short | Analysis of binder proportions on the calorific value in a briquette made from cocoa pod husk in the Peruvian Amazon |
| title_sort | analysis of binder proportions on the calorific value in a briquette made from cocoa pod husk in the peruvian amazon |
| topic | Calorific value Circular economy Elemental composition Combustion Gravimetry Valor calorífico Economía circular Composición elemental Combustión Gravimetría https://purl.org/pe-repo/ocde/ford#4.04.00 Cocoa; Cacao; Biomass; Biomasa; Fuels; Combustible; Starch; Almidón; Bioenergy; Bioenergía; Calorific value; Valor energético |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12955/2860 https://doi.org/10.3389/fenrg.2025.1661636 |
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