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Diversifying revenue in rural Africa through circular, sustainable and replicable bio-based solutions and business models

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Deliverables

Catalogue of small-scale bio-based technologies suitable for rural Africa (opens in new window)

A catalogue of technology sheets with an interactive database presenting and classifying smallscale biobased technologies suitable for rural Africa based on the results of bibliographic review and interviews with external stakeholders conducted under Task 13

Inclusive and sustainable bio-based business models for rural Africa (opens in new window)

A report presenting the initial business models co-designed for the bio-based technologies to be transferred and adapted to each BIO4AFRICA pilot case.

Results of dissemination and communication activities - initial version (opens in new window)

A report summarising the results of the dissemination and communication activities of the project until M24. The report will also present the project’s progress against the targets set for these activities in the Dissemination and Communication Plan.

Local awareness raising campaigns: Specifications and action plans (opens in new window)

A report outlining the specifications objectives messages channels target audiences and timeframe of the local awareness raising campaigns to be run in each BIO4AFRICA pilot case along with a detailed action plan for each one

Report on novel bio-based value chains and markets analysis (opens in new window)

A report outlining the results of market structure analysis market conduct analysis and market performance analysis that will be conducted under Task 51 to feed business model design

Validated inclusive and sustainable bio-based business models for rural Africa - initial version (opens in new window)

A report on the validation of the initial set of inclusive and sustainable business models, presenting the business models updated based on evidence from their practical testing in actual productive conditions by farmers and local communities in BIO4AFRICA pilot cases.

Report on cross-case comparisons of findings and evaluation of diversification potential - initial version (opens in new window)

The initial version of the analysis of cross-case comparison of results across the different countries and testing sites, feedstocks, markets and demonstration conditions of the BIO4AFRICA pilot cases.

BIO4AFRICA Accelerator: Services and selection criteria (opens in new window)

A report presenting the design of the BIO4AFRICA Accelerator describing in detail the support services to be offered and the selection criteria and procedures for recruiting participants

Data Management Plan - first interim version (opens in new window)

The first interim version of the Data Management Plan This version will build upon and update D83 to reflect any newly identified data to be collected generated during the project as well as any changes in data previously identified andor the methodology and plans of BIO4AFRICA for sound and FAIR data management

Report on BIO4AFRICA pilot cases - initial version (opens in new window)

The initial version of the report presenting all information collected with respect to the operation and achievements of each BIO4AFRICA pilot case.

Results of life cycle assessments per pilot case - initial version (opens in new window)

A dedicated report on the results of the LCA, LCCA and S-LCA conducted for each BIO4AFRICA pilot case.

Context and needs of African rural communities (opens in new window)

A report on the context and needs of target farmers and rural communities taking into account a gendersensitive approach based on the desk research and interview based survey conducted under Task 11

Suitable modes of finance and funding for bio-based technologies in Africa (opens in new window)

A report to present the results of detecting and evaluating existing available sources of funding and finance for the deployment of biobased solutions in Africa that will be conducted under Task 14 based on desk research and consultation with African partners

Data Management Plan - second interim version (opens in new window)

The second interim version of the Data Management Plan. This version will build upon and update D8.4 to reflect any newly identified data to be collected / generated during the project as well as any changes in data previously identified and/or the methodology and plans of BIO4AFRICA for sound and FAIR data management.

Results of local awareness raising campaigns- initial version (opens in new window)

A report presenting the activities and results of the local awareness raising campaigns in each BIO4AFRICA pilot case (Uganda, Ghana, Ivory Coast and Senegal).

Mapping of local forage agri-food systems (opens in new window)

A report presenting the results of the mapping process conducted under Task 12 of local agrifood systems available feedstocks actors processes resource flows and value chains of the projects pilot cases

Achievements and impact of the BIO4AFRICA Accelerator - initial version (opens in new window)

The initial version of the report presenting an overview of the activities, outcomes and impact of the offered BIO4AFRICA Accelerator services and the accelerated businesses.

Advisory Board terms of reference and composition (opens in new window)

A report outlining the specific terms of reference to provide the basis for the BIO4AFRICA Advisory Board activities along with the Advisory Board composition

Report on BIO4AFRICA trials and validation results- initial version (opens in new window)

The initial version of the report presenting the trials and the results of the validation activities of products, solutions and value chains in the BIO4AFRICA pilot cases.

Report on BIO4AFRICA trials and validation results- interim version (opens in new window)

The interim version of the report presenting the trials and the results of the validation activities of products, solutions and value chains in the BIO4AFRICA pilot cases.

Replication potential of inclusive and sustainable bio-based business models - initial version (opens in new window)

A report presenting the methodology used for assessing the replication potential of the BIO4AFRICA business models as well as the results from their assessment.

Data Management Plan - initial version (opens in new window)

A report produced outlining the data to be collected generated during the project as well as the data management methodology and plan to be followed across their life cycle in order to ensure their sound and FAIR management in line with applicable legislation at national and EU level

Publications

Pelletisation of biomasses from Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal

Author(s): B. RABDEAU, M. CAMPARGUE, L. G. NDIAYE, B. K. YAO, C. BROU, O. BEDZO, P. ROUSSET, K. TYBIRK, G. JANNOT, J.M. COMMANDRE, C. DUPONT
Published in: EUBCE conference 2023, 2023
Publisher: EUBCE

Influence of Process Parameters on Hydrothermal Carbonization.

Author(s): Abdeldayem, O., Md Abdullah Al-Noman, Capucine Dupont, David Ferràs, Maria Kennedy, Lat Grand NDIAYE
Published in: 7e Edition CasamanSun/1e Forum sur les innovations Technologique en Énergies renouvelables, 2022
Publisher: Forum sur les innovations Technologique en Énergies renouvelables

Tropical agro-wastes for environmentally friendly non-load bearing bio-composites and comparative analysis with wood panels

Author(s): MANSOUR S., VIRETTO A., THEVENON M.-F., Brancheriau L
Published in: Paper presented at 12èmes journées du GDR 3544 « Sciences du bois », Issue 22-24 novembre 2023, 2023, Page(s) 214-16
Publisher: GDR 3544

Biomass to energy an opportunity in Casamance region (Senegal): Two case Studies

Author(s): NDIAYE, L.G., HIMBANE, P. B, ABDELDAYEM, O., Dupont, C.
Published in: 11th international Conference of the African Materials Research Socity, Issue December 12-15, 2022
Publisher: AMRS 2022

Hydrothermal carbonization of Typha australis: Influence of stirring rate (opens in new window)

Author(s): Abdeldayem, O. M., Al Noman, M. A., Dupont, C., Ferras, D., Ndiaye, L. G., & Kennedy, M.
Published in: Environmental Research, 236, 116777., 2023, ISSN 1096-0953
Publisher: Elsevier
DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.116777

Characterization of cassava peelings as a precursor for biochar preparation

Author(s): Maman Hamissou IBRAHIM GREMA , Affoué Tindo Sylvie KONAN, Esaie Kouadio Appiah KOUASSI, Mahamane Nassirou AMADOU KIARI, Casimir BROU Yao, Kouassi Benjamin YAO
Published in: J. Mater. Environ. Sci.,, Issue 14(12), 1582-1594, 2024, ISSN 2028-2508
Publisher: University of Mohammed Premier Oujda

Comprehensive assessment of cow manure hydrothermal treatment products for land application and energy recovery (opens in new window)

Author(s): Mostafa Ahmed, Natthalie Fonseca Acosta, Hector Garcia Hernandez, Capucine Dupont
Published in: Journal of Environmental Management, Issue 368, 2024, Page(s) 122168, ISSN 0301-4797
Publisher: Academic Press
DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.122168

Activation kinetics of biochars from peanut shells, cashew nut shells, and millet stalks under isothermal conditions in CO2 atmosphere (opens in new window)

Author(s): Philippe Bernard Himbane, Lat Grand Ndiaye
Published in: South African Journal of Chemical Engineering, Issue Volume 49, 2024, Page(s) 249-257, ISSN 2589-0344
Publisher: South African Institution of Chemical Engineers
DOI: 10.1016/j.sajce.2024.06.004

Reconsidering lab procedures for hydrothermal carbonization of biomass: The impact of pre-drying and stirring (opens in new window)

Author(s): Omar M. Abdeldayem, Capucine Dupont, David Ferras, Lat Grand Ndiaye, Maria Kennedy
Published in: Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis, Issue Volume 179 , May 2024, 106459, 2024, ISSN 0165-2370
Publisher: Elsevier BV
DOI: 10.1016/j.jaap.2024.106459

Co-designing sustainable biochar business models with sub-Saharan African communities for inclusive socio-economic transformation (opens in new window)

Author(s): Ssemwanga Mohammed, Nakiguli Fatumah, Kigozi Abasi, Max Olupot, Morris Egesa, Theresa Rubhara, Aleksandra Augustyniak, Tracey O’Connor, Naoum Tsolakis, James Gaffey, Helena McMahon, Foivos Anastasiadis
Published in: Scientific Reports, Issue 14, 2024, ISSN 2045-2322
Publisher: Nature Publishing Group
DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-66120-y

BIOCHARS FROM SLOW PYROLYSIS OF PEANUT SHELLS, CASHEW NUT SHELLS, AND MILLET STALKS AS VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTS FOR BRIQUETTE PRODUCTION (opens in new window)

Author(s): Philippe Bernard Himbane and Lat Grand Ndiaye
Published in: International Journal of Advanced Research (IJAR), Issue 12(1), 2024, Page(s) 1210-1220, ISSN 2320-5407
Publisher: Crossref
DOI: 10.21474/ijar01/18238

Studies of Gas Emissions and Performance of Stoves Using Biomass Char-Briquettes (opens in new window)

Author(s): Tessembou Biaye, Philippe Bernard Himbane and Lat Grand Ndiaye
Published in: Journal of Materials Science and Engineering A, Issue 14 (4-6), 2024, Page(s) 35-48, ISSN 2169-0022
Publisher: Hilaris
DOI: 10.17265/2161-6213/2024.4-6.001

Valorization of cassava peelings into biochar: Physical and chemical characterizations of biochar prepared for agricultural purposes (opens in new window)

Author(s): Ibrahim Grema Maman Hamissou, Kouassi Esaie Kouadio Appiah, Konan Affoué Tindo Sylvie, Sanda Mamane Ousmaila,Brou Yao Casimir, Yao kouassi Benjamin
Published in: Scientific African, Issue Volume 20 , July 2023, 2024, ISSN 2468-2276
Publisher: Elsevier B.V.
DOI: 10.1016/j.sciaf.2023.e01737

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