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Effect of field storage on the quality of residual biomass from the harvesting of Pinus taeda L

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  • Ribeiro, Lucas de Lima
  • Brand, Martha Andreia
  • Sampietro, Jean Alberto
  • Ferrari, Luís Henrique
  • Souza, Giovanna de Oliveira
  • Cunha, Alexsandro Bayestorff da
  • Rios, Polliana D'Angelo
  • Terezo, Rodrigo Figueiredo
  • Rodrigues, Taíse Mariano

Abstract

This study analysed the impact of natural seasoning on the quality of Pinus taeda L. harvest residues. Assessments were conducted immediately after harvesting (0 days) and at intervals of 40, 80, 109, 138, and 200 days. Fuel quality was defined by temporal fluctuations in moisture content, particle size distribution, physical composition, bulk density, proximate analysis, and calorific values (GCV and NCV). Results indicated that energy quality improved up to 80 days of storage, achieving a high proportion of particles >16 mm (64.40%) and a favourable physical composition (88.03% wood, 7.29% bark, and 3.88% needles) relative to contaminants (0.80%). This composition contributed to a low ash content (5.61% DB), which, combined with reduced moisture (34.00% WB), yielded a peak net calorific value of 10.20 MJ kg−1. Beyond 109 days, quality declined significantly due to moisture reabsorption, increased soil contamination, and higher ash content. Identifying this 80-day “quality window” provides a strategic benchmark for optimizing the forest-to-energy supply chain.

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  • Ribeiro, Lucas de Lima & Brand, Martha Andreia & Sampietro, Jean Alberto & Ferrari, Luís Henrique & Souza, Giovanna de Oliveira & Cunha, Alexsandro Bayestorff da & Rios, Polliana D'Angelo & Terezo, Ro, 2026. "Effect of field storage on the quality of residual biomass from the harvesting of Pinus taeda L," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 264(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:renene:v:264:y:2026:i:c:s0960148126004143
    DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2026.125589
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