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Machine learning models for predicting biochar properties from lignocellulosic biomass torrefaction.

Guangcan Su¹, Peng Jiang²

¹Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia; Centre for Energy Sciences, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia.

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Machine learning models accurately predict biochar properties from lignocellulosic biomass torrefaction. Optimized models identified temperature and torrefaction conditions as key factors influencing biochar yield and quality.

Keywords:

Feature importance Gradient boosting machines Predictive software Temperature Torrefaction

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Machine Learning Applications

Background:

Dry torrefaction of lignocellulosic biomass is a key thermochemical conversion process.
Understanding biochar properties is crucial for its application in soil amendment and energy production.
Predictive models can optimize torrefaction for desired biochar characteristics.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and optimize machine learning models for predicting biochar properties.
To identify key input variables influencing biochar characteristics during dry torrefaction.
To provide a software tool for accurate biochar property prediction.

Main Methods:

Development of six machine learning models using biomass characteristics and torrefaction conditions.
Optimization of models, identifying gradient boosting machines as optimal.
Utilizing feature importance and SHapley Additive exPlanations (SHAP) for factor analysis.

Main Results:

Gradient boosting models achieved high accuracy (R² 0.89–0.94) in predicting biochar properties.
Torrefaction conditions, particularly temperature, were more influential than biomass characteristics.
Identified specific contributions of temperature to elemental composition, yield, and higher heating value (HHV).

Conclusions:

Machine learning provides an effective approach for predicting biochar properties from lignocellulosic biomass torrefaction.
Temperature is the dominant factor controlling biochar elemental composition, yield, and HHV.
The developed software offers a valuable tool for understanding torrefaction and optimizing biochar production.