Novel mechanical compression method by Okayama University researchers dehydrates plant biomass for power generation without thermal drying (IMAGE)

Okayama University

Novel mechanical compression method by Okayama University researchers dehydrates plant biomass for power generation without thermal drying

Caption

This process of compressing woody and herbaceous biomass generates pellets with good combustion performance and squeezed liquid extracts with water-soluble lignin that shows superior antiviral properties

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Toshiaki Ohara from Okayama University

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