According to engineers at the University of Leeds, UK, it is possible to use torrefaction, a process usually associated with coffee production, to increase the energy content of some of some crops by ...

With an increasing focus on environmental sustainability, researchers are seeking ways to improve the biodegradability and mechanical properties of bioplastics, particularly polylactic acid (PLA). A ...

In this study, the corn cob was torrefied at five different temperatures (200, 225, 250, 275 and 300°C) for four different residence times (15, 30, 45 and 60 min). The physical and chemical properties ...