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Published on: November 8, 2019
Near-infrared spectroscopy as a green analytical tool for sustainable biomass characterization for biofuels and
Md Wadud Ahmed1, Vijay Singh2, Mohammed Kamruzzaman1
1The Grainger College of Engineering, College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801, United States.
Abstract:
Biomass, a widely used renewable energy source, requires characterization to optimize biofuel and bioproduct processes, customize feedstocks, and ensure economic and environmental sustainability. Conventional wet-chemistry methods for biomass analysis are slow, expensive, and require significant reagents and skilled personnel. In contrast, near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy, a faster, cost-effective, and reagent-free green technology, enables non-destructive biomass analysis with minimal sample preparation. This study provides an overview of the fundamentals of NIR spectroscopy and explores its recent applications for analyzing various biomass properties important to the biofuel and bioproduct industry. The study also critically evaluates the challenges and opportunities of using NIR spectroscopy for biomass analysis. This review aims to guide future research for rapid and high throughput characterization of biomass in the biomass industry, supporting the United Nations' sustainable development goal (SDG) 7: producing affordable and sustainable energy.
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