University of Queensland researchers ID two weed species as good solid biomass fuel

In Australia, several species of invasive weeds could become a source of renewable bioenergy, according to University of Queensland research. Researchers assessed the potential to convert 15 weed species found west of Brisbane into biomass pellets to be used as a solid biomass fuel with two vines, Brazilian Nightshade and Climbing Asparagus, found to be suitable.

The research was completed in collaboration with Ipswich startup – WorkEco, thanks to a seed grant from the Australian Government’s Strategic University Reform Fund (SURF).