Slobodan Zlatanovic
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Slobodan Zlatanovic has a total of 5 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Andrés Dieste
Wood Biology and Wood Products, Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany
1 shared publication - Gerd Braun
Institute of Chemical Process Engineering and Plant Design, TH Köln, 50679 Cologne, Germany
1 shared publication - Leonardo Clavijo
Forest Processes Engineering Group, Faculty of Engineering , Chemical Engineering Institute, Universidad de la República , Julio Herrera y Reissig 565, 11300 , Montevideo , Uruguay
1 shared publication - Michael Bongards
Technische Hochschule Köln
1 shared publication - Stéphan Barbe
Faculty of Applied Natural Sciences, Technische Hochschule Köln, Campus Leverkusen, Campusplatz 1, 51379 Leverkusen, Germany
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
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Eucalyptus Kraft Lignin as an Additive Strongly Enhances the Mechanical Resistance of Tree-Leaf Pellets
Pelleted biomass has a low, uniform moisture content and can be handled and stored cheaply and safely. Pellets can be made of industrial waste, food waste, agricultural residues, energy crops, and virgin lumber. Despite their many desirable attributes, they cannot compete with fossil fuel sources because the process of densifying the biomass and the price of the raw materials make pellet production costly. Leaves collected from street sweeping are generally discarded in landfills, but they can potentially be valorized as a biofuel if they are pelleted. However, the lignin content in leaves is not high enough to ensure the physical stability of the pellets, so they break easily during storage and transportation. In this study, the use of eucalyptus kraft lignin as an additive in tree-leaf pellet production was studied. Results showed that when 2% lignin is added the abrasion resistance can be increased to an acceptable value. Pellets with added lignin fulfilled all requirements of European standards for certification except for ash content. However, as the raw material has no cost, this method can add value or contribute to financing continued sweeping and is an example of a circular economy scenario.
Open AccessEucalyptus Kraft Lignin as an Additive Strongly Enhances the Mechanical Resistance of Tree-Leaf Pellets
Pelleted biomass has a low, uniform moisture content and can be handled and stored cheaply and safely. Pellets can be made of industrial waste, food waste, agricultural residues, energy crops, and virgin lumber. Despite their many desirable attributes, they cannot compete with fossil fuel sources because the process of densifying the biomass and the price of the raw materials make pellet production costly. Leaves collected from street sweeping are generally discarded in landfills, but they can potentially be valorized as a biofuel if they are pelleted. However, the lignin content in leaves is not high enough to ensure the physical stability of the pellets, so they break easily during storage and transportation. In this study, the use of eucalyptus kraft lignin as an additive in tree-leaf pellet production was studied. Results showed that when 2% lignin is added the abrasion resistance can be increased to an acceptable value. Pellets with added lignin fulfilled all requirements of European standards for certification except for ash content. However, as the raw material has no cost, this method can add value or contribute to financing continued sweeping and is an example of a circular economy scenario.