Waste Briquettes Offer Affordable, Eco-Friendly Heating for Underserved Communities
The researchers aimed to make woody cutting waste briquettes more efficient by adding paper waste pulp as a binder. They tested three different binder amounts (5%, 10%, and 15%) and analyzed the briquettes' physical characteristics and calorific value. The briquettes had a calorific value ranging from 4,876 to 4,993 kCal/kg, with a maximum moisture content of 5.32%. The longest burning time recorded was 105 minutes.