Utilization of almond residues

Authors

  • Paul Chen Dept of Bioproducts & Biosystems Engineering,University of Minnesota
  • Cheng Yanling Center for Biorefining and Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering, University of Minnesota
  • Deng Shaobo
  • Lin Xiangyang
  • Huang Guangwei
  • Roger Ruan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25165/ijabe.v3i4.348

Keywords:

activated carbons, almond, anti-oxidants, bioenergy, biomass, biorefinery, gasification, heat, power, pyrolysis

Abstract

Abstract: Almond production generates millions of tons of residues in addition to almond nuts.  Almond residues, including shells, hulls, pruning, leaves, skin and inedible kernel disposition, are good feedstocks for production of bioenergy and other valuable compounds.  In this article, research on the utilization of almond residues as energy and non-energy feedstocks is reviewed.  Technical options for converting almond residues to energy and other valuable products are discussed.  Several commercial conversion technologies are examined.  Needs for further research and development are recommended.

 

Keywords: activated carbons, almond, anti-oxidants, bioenergy, biomass, biorefinery, gasification, heat, power, pyrolysis

 

DOI: 10.3965/j.issn.1934-6344.2010.04.001-008

  Citation: Paul Chen, Yanling Cheng, Shaobo Deng, Xiangyang Lin, Guangwei Huang, Roger Ruan.  Utilization of almond residues.  Int J Agric & Biol Eng, 2010; 3(4): 1

Author Biography

Paul Chen, Dept of Bioproducts & Biosystems Engineering,University of Minnesota

PhD, Senior Research Associate, Program Director, Food Science and food engineering, renewable energy, biorefining.

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Published

2010-12-24

How to Cite

Chen, P., Yanling, C., Shaobo, D., Xiangyang, L., Guangwei, H., & Ruan, R. (2010). Utilization of almond residues. International Journal of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, 3(4), 1–18. https://doi.org/10.25165/ijabe.v3i4.348

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 4 (2010): IJABE

Section

Invited Review/Research Article

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