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industrial hemp biomass
Also known as: Industrial hemp biomass, hemp biomass, hemp hurd biomass
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A critical review of industrial fiber hemp anatomy, agronomic ... bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu 12 facts
claimAccording to Wu et al. (2021), hemp biomass grown in contaminated soil can be utilized for building materials, insulation, composites, and other non-food and non-textile applications because the heavy metals do not affect the fiber quality.
referenceJ. Zhao et al. reviewed the bioconversion of industrial hemp biomass for bioethanol production in a 2020 study published in Fuel.
claimHemp biomass intended for pulp and paper processing or high-strength particle boards must be plastic-free and round baled.
claimTo achieve a negative carbon footprint, hemp biomass must be processed or stored in ways that prevent CO2 from re-entering the atmosphere, such as converting the biomass into biochar, which enriches soil while sequestering carbon, as noted by Adesina et al. (2020).
claimBaling hemp immediately after harvest in a non-parallel orientation results in a significantly lower yield of long bast fibers compared to processing parallel-aligned hemp.
claimProper handling and disposal of hemp biomass used for phytoremediation is necessary to prevent heavy metals like copper, cadmium, and nickel from re-entering the environment.
claimSquare bales of hemp biomass are geometrically more efficient for transportation, but they require elastic string because natural fiber string cannot withstand the pressure of square baling.
referenceLawson et al. (2022) analyzed the opportunities and challenges associated with producing cellulose textiles from hemp biomass.
referenceKhattab and Dahman (2019) researched the production and recovery of poly-3-hydroxybutyrate (PHB) bioplastics using hemp hurd biomass as an agro-industrial residue.
claimIndustrial hemp biomass can be valorized into sustainable products including fibers, papers, packaging, textiles, biocomposites, biofuels, biochar, and bioplastics.
referenceJ. Zhao et al. investigated the conversion of liquid hot water, acid, and alkali pretreated industrial hemp biomasses to bioethanol in a 2020 study published in Bioresource Technology.
claimHemp biomass containing 10% lipid is a cheaper option for biodiesel production if the hemp can be produced at $50 per Metric Ton.