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Design and demonstration of a prototype 1.5 kWth hybrid solar/autothermal steam gasifier

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Biomass resources can play an important role in the energy transition, being a dynamic feedstock that can be transformed either into solid, liquid or gaseous fuels. The biomass gasification is a versatile way to convert wastes into energy. In this work, th ...

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