Nopal Cactus Cultivation

Hydrothermal Liquefaction (HTL) is an advanced thermochemical process that converts wet biomass—like Nopal cactus—into renewable bio-crude without drying or high-energy input.

How HTL Works

  • Biomass is heated under pressure in water

  • Cell structures break down into bio-crude oil

  • Byproducts include biochar, nutrient-rich water, and syngas

Benefits

  • High conversion efficiency

  • Produces drop-in renewable fuels suitable for engines & generators

  • Lower emissions compared to fossil diesel

  • Compatible with circular systems (biogas, hydrogen, electricity)

Why It Matters

  • HTL enables African countries to manufacture advanced, locally produced biofuels, strengthening energy security and reducing fossil fuel dependency.

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