Beneficiation of corncob and sugarcane bagasse for energy generation and materials development in Nigeria and South Africa: A short overview

• Published in: Alexandria engineering journal Vol. 55; no. 3; pp. 3025 - 3036
• Main Authors: Mohlala, Lesego M., Bodunrin, Michael O., Awosusi, Ayotunde A., Daramola, Michael O., Cele, Nonhlanhla P., Olubambi, Peter A.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.09.2016; Elsevier
• Subjects: Advanced materials; Biomass; Corncob; Energy; Sugar bagasse; Waste management; Waste management; Biomass; Corncob; Energy; Sugar bagasse; Advanced materials

The challenges of increasing energy demand and advanced materials for infrastructural development in developing countries have necessitated the search for sustainable sources of raw materials. The high amount of agricultural residues generated in Africa owing to vast availability of arable land has...