{"id":12,"date":"2023-01-18T14:11:17","date_gmt":"2023-01-18T14:11:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sustayn.solardigital.com.ua\/?page_id=12"},"modified":"2023-03-02T12:56:20","modified_gmt":"2023-03-02T12:56:20","slug":"about-miscanthus","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sustayn.eu\/de\/about-miscanthus","title":{"rendered":"About Miscanthus"},"content":{"rendered":"

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What is Miscanthus?<\/h1>\r\n
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Since Miscanthus x Giganteus (MG) was initially discovered as a biomass crop in Europe 35 (40 years ago), interest in MG crops has increased, and science research has resulted in the creation of workable systems for cultivating, harvesting, and using the crops for energy production.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\r\n

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High biomass yield, low ash, mineral, and water content, a high energy output-to-input ratio compared to similar biomass feedstocks, and the ability to resist  cold weather conditions and poor soils make MG  the major potential biomass fuel crop.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n

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General Information<\/h2>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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The energy ratio of MG has been calculated to be, at 1:32+, more significant than that of any other existing\u00a0 agricultural crop, including SRC willow (1:30), wheat (1:9), and oilseed rape (1:4). <\/span><\/p> <\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Miscanthus Giganteus<\/div>\r\n
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SRC willow<\/div>\r\n
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Wheat<\/div>\r\n
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A ton of MG biomass outperforms wheat straw, hemp, switchgrass, and other substitutes by replacing 0.6 tons of hard coal and 400 liters of oil.<\/div>\r\n
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MG is one of the most promising crops in the European climate, with an average yield of 20+ tons of dry matter starting from the fourth year after planting<\/span> and high cellulose content of 45% to 52%.<\/p><\/h3>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Weed control and fertilizing are only required during the planting year and the first year after planting; for the following 20+ years, self-fertilization process due to falling leaves will suffice. <\/span><\/p><\/div>\r\n

MG is a C4 crop, so there is barely any need for fertilization. In autumn as the nutrient sink back to the rhizomes, the crop dries, and the leaves have fallen and been composted by the rhizomes.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\r\n

  • In contrast to some other perennial crops, MG presents no removal issues; hybridized MG is sterile, and invasiveness from seed is not a worry.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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    Miscanthus x giganteus is a key candidate energy crop that may be used in biorefineries to provide a variety of liquid fuels and chemicals. It has recently received a lot of attention. For the research and manufacturing of biofuels in the future, it is crucial to examine the yield, elemental composition, carbohydrate, and lignin content, and composition of the material.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\r\n

    Miscanthus also represents an important candidate crop for use in biomass-to-liquid conversion processes to produce a variety of liquid fuels and chemicals by thermochemical conversion due to its much lower concentrations of moisture and ash. The MG composition of lignin and cellulose-hemicellulose is critical for maximizing biofuels-related strategies.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

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    Additionally, when necessary, MG's biomass can be burned like oil, gas, or coal.<\/h4>\r\n
    MG can be used as a feedstock for the manufacturing of cellulosic biofuels, chipped for combustion, or pressed into fuel pellets or briquettes. Giant Miscanthus, known as \"energy grass\" is used for:<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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    • \r\n 01<\/span>\r\n Combustion for the generation of electricity and heat in either biomass-specific plants or when co-fired in more conventional coal plants<\/span>\r\n <\/li>\r\n
    • \r\n 02<\/span>\r\n MG is a reliable and affordable feedstock for cellulosic fuel operations.<\/span>\r\n <\/li>\r\n
    • \r\n 03<\/span>\r\n Paper, cellulosic fiber production, and fiber-based materials (sustainable pulp and packaging)<\/span>\r\n <\/li>\r\n
    • \r\n 04<\/span>\r\n Construction \u2013 incorporation in the manufacture of medium-density fiberboard (MDF).<\/span>\r\n <\/li>\r\n
    • \r\n 05<\/span>\r\n Chemical applications such as renewable plastics and additives in place of materials derived from petroleum<\/span>\r\n <\/li>\r\n
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      Carbon sequestration & Mitigation <\/h3>\r\n

      Miscanthus Carbon Capture and Storage
      <\/b>Growing Miscanthus x Giganteus is motivated in part by the plant's potential to lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Growing Miscanthus crops as a renewable energy source can reduce carbon emissions in two different ways.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

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      efficiency<\/div>\r\n
      The biomass of Miscanthus contains about 19 MJ kg-1 of energy. The energy produced by one hectare is equivalent to 3,300 to 5,700 liters of light heating oil, while an average medium-sized home burns about 3000 liters of oil per year, releasing 8 tonnes of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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      carbon neutral fuel<\/div>\r\n
      The carbon emitted during the combustion of miscanthus has been absorbed by the plants throughout growth, making it a carbon-neutral fuel.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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      less greenhouse gas emissions<\/div>\r\n
      Miscanthus production will provide fewer greenhouse gas emissions than other agricultural practices. This is mostly because less fertilizer is used and there are no emissions from animals.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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      carbon accumulation<\/div>\r\n
      Miscanthus can store (sequester) carbon preventing its release into the atmosphere. Sequestration occurs when the inputs of carbon dioxide are more significant than removals from harvesting and decomposition.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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      Carbon is stored in the rhizomes and roots of Miscanthus and un-harvested stubble. In addition, an increase in soil carbon will occur if Miscanthus is planted into former tillage land.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n
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      Life Circle & Yields<\/h3>\r\n \r\n
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