Evaluation of Pinus spp. wood waste from 12 communities of the Purépecha plateau in Michoacán, Mexico, for its technical and economic viability for the generation of densified biofuels
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https://doi.org/10.26359/ngm7je52Keywords:
Forestry, Michoacán, Sustainability, Bioenergy, BiofuelsAbstract
Climate change and the use of fossil fuels have driven the shift towards renewable energy sources. In this context, forest biomass has become a key
alternative in the energy transition process, particularly in rural areas. This research analyzed the technical and economic feasibility of utilizing wood
waste from residential Pinus. trees, collected in 12 communities of the Purépecha Plateau, Michoacán, Mexico, for the production of densified biofuels.
The results showed a significant volume of waste with high energy potential; communities such as Angahuan (49,500 kg/month) and La Mojonera
(25,666 kg/month) have the largest volumes of waste, representing a clear advantage for bioenergy projects. The physicochemical and energetic
characterization demonstrated that the collected material is optimal for this purpose, given its average moisture content of 12.76% and a high average
calorific value of 17.89 MJ/kg. Additionally, the high lignin content (26.07% on average) promotes compaction and the overall energy efficiency of
the solid biofuels. Similarly, the economic analysis, using an estimated expected cost of USD 0.025/kg, suggests a total cost of USD 41,700 for utilizing
the waste from the 12 communities. The results indicate that the wood waste in the Purépecha Plateau offers favorable conditions for the production
of densified biofuels, which contributes to energy self-sufficiency, local economic development, and the practice of resource renewal in the region.
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