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Preliminary Study on the Characterization of Congolese Rice Straw and Determination of Its Syngas and Hydrogen Production Potential

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study investigates the potential of Congolese rice straw as a renewable feedstock for hydrogen - rich syngas production through gasification. Proximate and ultimate analyses revealed a high volatile content and favorable elemental composition for energy generation. Gasification was conducted under both air and steam conditions using a fixed - bed downdraft reactor. Results showed hydrogen yields of 24.92% and 45.00% by volume under air and steam gasification, respectively. Steam gasification at 800?C demonstrated superior performance, producing 17.97 mmoles of hydrogen per gram of biomass. These findings underscore the viability of utilizing agricultural residues like rice straw for decentralized energy solutions in regions such as the DRC.

Source: International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)

DOI: 10.21275/sr25610043940

Authors: John Idoti Bakyabotane, Varney Kromah, Jr x

Institutions: Tianjin University, Université de l'Uélé, University of Liberia

Language: English

Topic: Thermochemical Biomass Conversion Processes

Subfield: Biomedical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Affordable and clean energy, Responsible consumption and production, Climate action, Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Zero hunger

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4411711162