Several species of invasive weeds could become a source of renewable bioenergy, according to University of Queensland research.
Several species of invasive weeds could become a source of renewable bioenergy, according to University of Queensland research.
Researchers assessed the potential to convert 15 weed species found west of Brisbane into biomass pellets to be used as a solid biomass fuel.
Lead author Dr Bruno de Almeida Moreira from UQ’s Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation said two vines, Brazilian Nightshade and Climbing Asparagus, were found to be suitable.
“Historically, the international pellet market has focused on forest biomass,” Dr Moreira said.
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Image: All 15 species of weeds in pellet form. (Credit: Dr Bruno Rafael de Almeida Moreira)
