Abstract
Phasing out peat in growing substrates is a long term goal for modern agriculture. To achieve this goal substitutes need to be researched. In the current project various lignocellulosic raw materials from agriculture and forestry have been processed to fibre in a twin-screw extruder with regard to specific energy demand (SED). This fibre was then investigated for water holding capacity (WHC) to determine its ability to hold water in comparison to commonly used white peat. As a result sage, poplar and cattail fibre are suitable to at least partly replace peat with regard to WHC while the specific energy consumption for the fibre production is moderate. Ongoing research on pellet production from this fibre indicates possible application in animal husbandry like cattle and poultry farming.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | AgEng LAND.TECHNIK 2022 |
Subtitle of host publication | International Conference on Agricultural Engineering |
Pages | 115-120 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Volume | 2406 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 978-3-18-102406-5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2022 |
Event | International Conference on Agricultural Engineering - Berlin, Germany Duration: 22 Nov 2022 → 23 Nov 2022 Conference number: 2406 https://res4live.eu/event/ageng-landtechnik2022/ |
Publication series
Name | VDI reports |
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Publisher | VDI Verlag |
Volume | 2406 |
Conference
Conference | International Conference on Agricultural Engineering |
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Abbreviated title | AgEng-LandTechnik2022 |
Country/Territory | Germany |
City | Berlin |
Period | 22/11/22 → 23/11/22 |
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Bibliographical note
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ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Engineering