Santiago Cuéllar Borrego

Dr. Santiago Cuéllar Borrego

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Academic Career Length

4Years (2023-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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7 April 2025 in Materials
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RGRaquel García-Mateos
Raquel García-Mateos
MMMaría Teresa Miranda
María Teresa Miranda
JBJosé Ignacio Arranz Barriga
José Ignacio Arranz Barriga
PMPILAR ROMERO MUÑOZ
PILAR ROMERO MUÑOZ
FJFrancisco José Sepúlveda Justo
Francisco José Sepúlveda Justo
SBSantiago Cuéllar Borrego
Santiago Cuéllar Borrego
The valorization of agricultural residues assumes a pivotal position in the circular economy by transforming waste into a useful and environmentally friendly product, with the cultivation of corn, as one of the world’s predominant crops, being crucial. This article aimed to investigate the feasibility of using residues from corn crop as biofuels, going more in-depth into determining the effect that crop variety may have on its thermal qualities. Specifically, 12 samples of corn crop residues were studied in three main groups: conventional, forage, and transgenic varieties. To achieve this, proximate and ultimate analyses, thermogravimetric analyses, and differential scanning calorimetry were conducted, along with a study of gas emissions and a statistical comparison of different varieties. From the results obtained, it is worth highlighting the low ash content in all the samples (between 5.55% and 8.42%) and high calorific values (higher than 17 MJ/kg in all cases), as well as optimal thermal results for all the samples studied in both pyrolysis and combustion processes. Significant differences were found between the different varieties; in particular, it was observed that the forage variety presented more optimal conditions for its application in both processes. This may represent a potential competitive advantage for the forage varieties.


27 February 2023
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RGRaquel García-Mateos
Raquel García-Mateos
MMM. T. Miranda
M. T. Miranda
JAJ. I. Arranz
J. I. Arranz
PMPILAR ROMERO MUÑOZ
PILAR ROMERO MUÑOZ
FJFrancisco José Sepúlveda Justo
Francisco José Sepúlveda Justo
SBSantiago Cuéllar Borrego
Santiago Cuéllar Borrego