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2026-02-13

Study of the variability of physicochemical parameters in different fractions of corn and espartillo intended for the production of solid biofuels

Estudio de variabilidad de parámetros fisicoquímicos en diversas fracciones de maíz y espartillo destinadas a la generación de biocombustibles sólidos

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https://doi.org/10.15446/dyna.v93n240.123717

Palabras clave:

corn stover, espartillo, physicochemical characterization, solid biofuels, combustibility (en)
rastrojo de maíz, espartillo, caracterización fisicoquímica, biocombustibles sólidos, combustibilidad (es)

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The current context of the energy transition is driving the development of alternative fuels, such as lignocellulosic materials of agricultural origin. This study analyzed the variation in physicochemical parameters in fractions of espartillo (E) and corn stover (RM) according to particle size. It was observed that reducing the particle size in RM increased the ash and extractive content, while E only showed an increase in ash. Pure materials and hybrid mixtures of E/RM 1:1 and 1:3 were evaluated in combustion. The 1:1 mixture reached a higher combustion temperature, exhibited a longer flame duration, and had an optimized heating value, although it had a higher ash content that could be reduced by removing particles smaller than 149 μm. The results obtained demonstrate that E and RM are viable alternatives as solid biofuels through synergistic mixtures and granulometric control, favoring the revaluation of agricultural waste and naturally growing species in the region for energy purposes.

El contexto actual de transición energética impulsa el desarrollo de combustibles alternativos, como los basados en materiales lignocelulósicos de origen agrícola. Este estudio analizó la variación de parámetros fisicoquímicos en fracciones de espartillo (E) y rastrojo de maíz (RM) según granulometría. Se observó que al reducir el tamaño de partícula en RM aumenta el contenido de cenizas y extraíbles, mientras que E solo presentó incremento de cenizas. En la combustión se evaluaron materiales puros y mezclas híbridas E/RM 1:1 y 1:3. La mezcla 1:1 alcanzó una temperatura de combustión superior, mayor duración de llama y poder calorífico optimizado, aunque presentó mayor contenido de cenizas que podría reducirse eliminando las partículas menores a 149 μm. Los resultados obtenidos demuestran que E y RM son alternativas viables como biocombustibles sólidos mediante mezclas sinérgicas y control granulométrico, favoreciendo la revalorización de residuos agrícolas y especies de crecimiento natural de la
región para aprovechamiento energético.

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L. Belmonte, A. Quicchi, A. Farías, y M. Bernard, «Study of the variability of physicochemical parameters in different fractions of corn and espartillo intended for the production of solid biofuels», DYNA, vol. 93, n.º 240, pp. 89–96, ene. 2026.

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Belmonte, L., Quicchi, A., Farías, A. y Bernard, M. 2026. Study of the variability of physicochemical parameters in different fractions of corn and espartillo intended for the production of solid biofuels. DYNA. 93, 240 (ene. 2026), 89–96. DOI:https://doi.org/10.15446/dyna.v93n240.123717.

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Belmonte, L.; Quicchi, A.; Farías, A.; Bernard, M. Study of the variability of physicochemical parameters in different fractions of corn and espartillo intended for the production of solid biofuels. DYNA 2026, 93, 89-96.

APA

Belmonte, L., Quicchi, A., Farías, A. & Bernard, M. (2026). Study of the variability of physicochemical parameters in different fractions of corn and espartillo intended for the production of solid biofuels. DYNA, 93(240), 89–96. https://doi.org/10.15446/dyna.v93n240.123717

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BELMONTE, L.; QUICCHI, A.; FARÍAS, A.; BERNARD, M. Study of the variability of physicochemical parameters in different fractions of corn and espartillo intended for the production of solid biofuels. DYNA, [S. l.], v. 93, n. 240, p. 89–96, 2026. DOI: 10.15446/dyna.v93n240.123717. Disponível em: https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/dyna/article/view/123717. Acesso em: 27 feb. 2026.

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Belmonte, Luciana, Agostina Quicchi, Adela Farías, y Mariana Bernard. 2026. «Study of the variability of physicochemical parameters in different fractions of corn and espartillo intended for the production of solid biofuels». DYNA 93 (240):89-96. https://doi.org/10.15446/dyna.v93n240.123717.

Harvard

Belmonte, L., Quicchi, A., Farías, A. y Bernard, M. (2026) «Study of the variability of physicochemical parameters in different fractions of corn and espartillo intended for the production of solid biofuels», DYNA, 93(240), pp. 89–96. doi: 10.15446/dyna.v93n240.123717.

MLA

Belmonte, L., A. Quicchi, A. Farías, y M. Bernard. «Study of the variability of physicochemical parameters in different fractions of corn and espartillo intended for the production of solid biofuels». DYNA, vol. 93, n.º 240, enero de 2026, pp. 89-96, doi:10.15446/dyna.v93n240.123717.

Turabian

Belmonte, Luciana, Agostina Quicchi, Adela Farías, y Mariana Bernard. «Study of the variability of physicochemical parameters in different fractions of corn and espartillo intended for the production of solid biofuels». DYNA 93, no. 240 (enero 19, 2026): 89–96. Accedido febrero 27, 2026. https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/dyna/article/view/123717.

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Belmonte L, Quicchi A, Farías A, Bernard M. Study of the variability of physicochemical parameters in different fractions of corn and espartillo intended for the production of solid biofuels. DYNA [Internet]. 19 de enero de 2026 [citado 27 de febrero de 2026];93(240):89-96. Disponible en: https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/dyna/article/view/123717

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