Všichni členové fakulty, studenti i široká veřejnost jsou srdečně zváni na veřejnou obhajobu dizertační práce Ing. Musa Bappah na téma “Assessment of agri residual biomass for energy utilization (A case study of Nigeria)“ (Katedra udržitelných technologií, obor Sustainable Rural Development). Přijďte se podívat, jak lze běžné zemědělské zbytky v Nigérii – například kukuřičné klasy, arašídové slupky či rýžové plevy – proměnit v udržitelné biopalivo a přispět tak k řešení energetických i environmentálních výzev. Obhajoba práce proběhne dne: 25.9.2025 od 10:30 hod v zasedací místnosti č. 313 (budova FTZ).
Industrialization and global population growth are driving a steadily increasing demand for energy. In many developing countries, fossil fuels and firewood remain the dominant energy sources, yet their use contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions, deforestation, and other forms of environmental degradation. In Nigeria, for instance, a large proportion of households rely on firewood as their primary cooking fuel, creating both ecological and health challenges. This study explores the potential of converting common Nigerian agricultural residues such as corn cobs, peanut shells, and rice husks into sustainable solid biofuels. These residues, which are often discarded or openly burned on farms, represent an underutilized source of energy. The research focuses on assessing household energy consumption patterns, evaluating the physicochemical properties of the biomass in comparison with ISO standards, and testing the mechanical and combustion performance of the resulting biofuels.
