Marlon Andrés Piarpuezán

Mr. Marlon Andrés Piarpuezán

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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

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

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12 June 2025 in Processes
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MPMarlon Andrés Piarpuezán
Marlon Andrés Piarpuezán
DHDaniel Roberto Zapata Hidalgo
Daniel Roberto Zapata Hidalgo
FPFernando Pantoja-Suárez
Fernando Pantoja-Suárez
The development of biofuels aligned with the circular economy has gained increasing attention as a sustainable alternative to non-renewable energy sources. This study aims to evaluate the physical and thermal properties of biomass briquettes derived from potato stalk residues to assess their potential as biofuels. For this, dried potato stalk residues were subjected to pyrolysis for carbonization, followed by grinding and mixing with potato and achira binders in proportions of 10% and 20%, respectively. The briquetting process was performed at a pressure of 10 MPa with compaction times of 30 and 60 s. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) revealed a porous structure with uniform binder distribution, while Raman spectroscopy confirmed the presence of D and G bands, indicative of amorphous carbon structures with graphite-like imperfections. Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) determined a moisture content of 10%, which ensures stability. Non-carbonized briquettes exhibited higher compressive strength, withstanding forces in excess of 400 N at 20% deformation. The average calorific value of both briquette types was 15 MJ/kg, comparable to biofuels derived from sugarcane bagasse and rice hulls, with samples exceeding the 12 MJ/kg threshold for biomass fuel classification. These results indicate that potato stalk briquettes could be a viable biofuel alternative to support renewable energy diversification.