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eISSN: 2083-5906
ISSN: 1230-1485
ISSN: 1230-1485
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
Spatial Distribution and Assessment of Biomass
Energy Potential and Emission Reduction
from Agricultural Waste in Zhengzhou
1
College of Engineering, Zhengzhou Technology and Business University, Henan, Zhengzhou, 451400, China
2
Miami College, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475002, China
3
College of Geographical Sciences, Faculty of Geographical Science and Engineering, Henan University,
Zhengzhou, 450046, China
These authors had equal contribution to this work
Submission date: 2025-12-26
Final revision date: 2026-02-23
Acceptance date: 2026-05-04
Online publication date: 2026-09-29
Corresponding author
Yixin Liang
College of Engineering, Zhengzhou Technology and Business University, Henan, Zhengzhou, 451400, China
College of Engineering, Zhengzhou Technology and Business University, Henan, Zhengzhou, 451400, China
Lin Wang
College of Geographical Sciences, Faculty of Geographical Science and Engineering, Henan University, Zhengzhou, 450046, China
College of Geographical Sciences, Faculty of Geographical Science and Engineering, Henan University, Zhengzhou, 450046, China
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ABSTRACT
This study, based on data from the 2024 Zhengzhou Statistical Yearbook, used the ARCGIS spatial
analysis methods to evaluate the biomass energy utilization potential and emission reduction benefits
of major crop straws and livestock manure in Zhengzhou. The results showed that the total biomass
energy utilization potential of agricultural waste in Zhengzhou in 2024 was approximately 3.58×10⁵ t of
standard coal, with crop straw accounting for about 3.07×10⁵ t and livestock manure for about 0.51×10⁵ t.
Using crop straw and livestock manure as fuel, compared to standard coal, could reduce SO₂ and NOₓ
emissions by 4.52×10² t and CO₂ emissions by approximately 1.99×10⁷ t. Specifically, the utilization
of crop straw can reduce SO₂ and NOₓ emissions by 2.69×10² t and CO₂ emissions by approximately
8.17×10⁵ t, while the utilization of livestock manure can reduce SO₂ and NOₓ emissions by 1.83×10² tons
and CO₂ emissions by approximately 1.91×10⁷ t. Through spatial analysis, the study revealed the spatial
distribution characteristics of the biomass energy utilization potential and emission reduction benefits
of agricultural waste, showing that agricultural waste resources in Zhengzhou were concentrated in
major crop production areas and large-scale livestock farming zones, with high-value areas mainly
concentrated in the eastern and southwestern regions. This study provided a quantitative analytical
foundation for optimizing Zhengzhou’s agricultural waste resource utilization and biomass energy
development strategies, and offered scientific support for promoting local green energy development
and achieving the “dual carbon” goals.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper.
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