Improving the Properties of Cashew Nutshell Press Cake Briquettes through Geo-sourced Materials as Binders: a Comparative Optimization Approach

Key Points

• Briquettes' properties significantly enhance using geo-sourced binders, leading to better bioenergy outputs.
• Analysis shows improved durability and combustion efficiency, optimizing energy yield in alternative fuels like briquettes.
• Comparative optimization methods were employed to evaluate various geo-sourced materials as effective binders.
• These findings support the use of renewable resources in bioenergy, suggesting potential for more sustainable energy solutions.