Cork powder waste: an overview

TitleCork powder waste: an overview
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication1997
AuthorsGil, L.
JournalBiomass and Bioenergy
Volume13
Issue1/2
Pagination59 - 61
Date Published1997///
KeywordsCork, industry wastes, waste characterization, waste utilization
Abstract

k powder, the major waste from cork processing industries, is generated throughout the industrial cork process and originates from grinding, cutting and finishing operations. Since there are various types of cork and different industrial operations, different types of cork powders are obtained. These have a high heating value, which make it suitable for energy production as well as other characteristics suitable for other uses as described here

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