journal article·2025-04

Optimization of mixed agro residue pellets for enhanced fuel quality and economic feasibility

Bhautik Gajera, Arghya Datta, Anil Kumar Sarma, Mithilesh Kumar Jha

Carbon Letters· Volume 35· Issue 2
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