Table 5.
LHV of the different binders used for the manufacture of ecological coal.
| Binders | Types of binders | LHV (MJ/kg) |
|---|---|---|
| Starch (cassava flour) | Organic | 19.082 ± 0.381 |
| Gum arabic | Organic | 16.015 ± 0.631 |
| Cow dung | Organic | 17.088 ± 0.274 |
| Bark of Grewia bicolor | Organic | 14.020 ± 0.272 |
| Black clay | Mineral | 0 |