A comprehensive investigation of suitable biomass raw materials and biomass conversion technology in Sarawak, Malaysia

Kashem, Saad Bin Abul; Chowdhury, ME; Khandakar, Amith; Tabassum, Mujahid; Ashraf, Azad; Ahmed, Jubaer

Abstract

Nowadays, reducing pollution, saving mother Earth had become everyone’s responsibility. However, the great improvement in technologies leads to large energy demands. Many countries have tried to find renewable energy as their alternative energy source. Biomass has become one of the options of alternative energy sources. It has become a potential alternative source for Sarawak. An investigation has been conducted to ensure the suitableness of building a biomass power plant in Sarawak. A comparison of different biomass conversion technologies and biomass raw materials were made to select the most applicable biomass power plants in Sarawak in this article.

Citation

Kashem, S. B. A., Chowdhury, M., Khandakar, A., Tabassum, M., Ashraf, A., & Ahmed, J. (2020). A comprehensive investigation of suitable biomass raw materials and biomass conversion technology in Sarawak, Malaysia. International Journal of Technology, 1(2), 75-105

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: 2020
• Deposit Date: Jan 28, 2022
• Journal: International Journal of Technology
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 1
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 75-105
• Keywords: Biomass, power plants, Biomass conversion technologies, advantage and disadvantage of biomass
• Public URL: http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2823428
• Publisher URL: https://arivjournal.com/technology/a-comprehensive-investigation-of-suitable-biomass-raw-materials-and-biomass-conversion-technology-in-sarawak-malaysia/