Thermo-chemical characterization of coffee husk from a new variety (Coffea arabica L. var. Cenicafé 1) for biofuel production.

Result code in IS VaVaI

<a href="https://www.isvavai.cz/riv?ss=detail&h=RIV%2F60460709%3A41340%2F25%3A105957" target="_blank" >RIV/60460709:41340/25:105957 - isvavai.cz</a>

Result on the web

<a href="https://sab.czu.cz/en/r-8044-archive/r-20852-2025-issues/r-20857-01-2025/thermo-chemical-characterization-of-coffee-husk-from-a-new-v.html" target="_blank" >https://sab.czu.cz/en/r-8044-archive/r-20852-2025-issues/r-20857-01-2025/thermo-chemical-characterization-of-coffee-husk-from-a-new-v.html</a>

DOI - Digital Object Identifier

<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.7160/sab.2025.560101" target="_blank" >10.7160/sab.2025.560101</a>

Result language

angličtina

Original language name

Thermo-chemical characterization of coffee husk from a new variety (Coffea arabica L. var. Cenicafé 1) for biofuel production.

Original language description

Coffea arabica L. var. Cenicafé 1, developed by the National Coffee Research Center of Colombia (Cenicafé), offers improved productivity, quality, and disease resistance, but its processing generates coffee husk, a by-product often considered waste. This study explores the thermo-chemical properties of the husk from this new variety to assess its potential for biofuel production. By utilizing this husk, waste management challenges were addressed while providing a sustainable energy source. Key properties measured include calorific value, ash content, elemental composition, and ash behavior. The calorific value was found to be 18.55 MJ kg-1, higher than many other coffee husks, suggesting strong energy potential. The ash content was notably low at 0.83%, and the minimal presence of nitrogen, sulfur, and chlorine reduces the risk of harmful emissions during combustion. The ash composition also indicates that it can be safely used as fertilizer, promoting a circular economy. Overall, the husk from Cenicafé 1 displays characteristics comparable to wood but with even lower ash content, making it an ideal candidate for biofuel. This study underscores the dual benefits of improving waste management and generating renewable energy from coffee husks, contributing to sustainable agricultural practices.

Czech name

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Czech description

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Type

J_SC - Article in a specialist periodical, which is included in the SCOPUS database

CEP classification

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OECD FORD branch

40101 - Agriculture

Project

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Continuities

S - Specificky vyzkum na vysokych skolach

Publication year

2025

Confidentiality

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

Name of the periodical

Scientia Agriculturae Bohemica

ISSN

1211-3174

e-ISSN

1211-3174

Volume of the periodical

56

Issue of the periodical within the volume

1

Country of publishing house

CZ - CZECH REPUBLIC

Number of pages

22

Pages from-to

1-22

UT code for WoS article

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EID of the result in the Scopus database

2-s2.0-105003827933