Method for screening of Malaysian biomass based on aggregated matrix for hydrogen production through gasification

Journal of Applied Sciences

Volumn 10, Issue 24, 2010, Pages 3301-3306

  Abdullah, Sharifah Shahidah ^a   Yusup, Suzana ^a  

^a DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING   (Malaysia)

Author keywords

Aggregated matrix; Biomass; Characterization; Fluidized bed; Gasifier; Screening method

Indexed keywords

CARBON; CHARACTERIZATION; FEEDSTOCKS; FLUIDIZED BEDS; GASIFICATION; HYDROGEN PRODUCTION;

COCONUT FIBER; COCONUT SHELLS; EMPTY FRUIT BUNCHES; GASIFIERS; INDUSTRIAL PRACTITIONERS; MULTIPLE FEEDSTOCKS; PALM KERNEL SHELLS; SCREENING METHODS;

BIOMASS;

EID: 78049368843     PISSN: 18125654     EISSN: 18125662     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3923/jas.2010.3301.3306     Document Type: Article

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