First evaluation of vitrification capability of palm tree biomass wastes and sewage sludge

For the first time, it has been investigated if the vitrification of palm biomass wastes that result from conservation works in a protected forest area would be possible. In order to reduce these types of wastes and to exploit their capability for obtaining materials with useful applications, previous chemical analysis and thermal behaviour at high temperatures have been investigated by XRF (X-ray fluorescence) and HSM (hot stage microscopy). Location of these biomass residues in phase diagrams and possible formation of crystalline phases are previoulsy outlined from the XRF chemical analysis and the HSM.