Professional paper
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.4540121
Ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia L.) biomass as a source for energy production
Neven Voća
orcid.org/0000-0003-1016-3260
; Faculty of Agriculture University of Zagreb, Svetošimunska cesta 25,10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Nikola Bilandžija
; Faculty of Agriculture University of Zagreb, Svetošimunska cesta 25,10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Anamarija Peter
orcid.org/0000-0002-2817-1130
; Faculty of Agriculture University of Zagreb, Svetošimunska cesta 25,10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Tajana Krička
; Faculty of Agriculture University of Zagreb, Svetošimunska cesta 25,10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Abstract
Due to their rapid spread and reproduction, invasive plant species adversely affect agricultural production, the biodiversity of other species, as well as human health. They can be used as a potential raw material for energy production after mechanical removal to reduce their population without using herbicides. Ragweed belongs to the group of foreign invasive species, mainly as a weed, it can be found in crops, and its pollen causes allergies in humans. This paper aimed to investigate the energy properties of ragweed and the possibility of its use in thermal energy production. The results show that ragweed is a solid energy source for direct combustion, with a slightly higher proportion of ash, which negatively affects the energy properties.
Keywords
invasive species; ragweed; biomass; energy potential
Hrčak ID:
252358
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Publication date:
31.12.2020.
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