Characterisation of Italian and Dutch forestry and agricultural residues for the applicability in the bio-based sector

• Comprehensive dataset of a wide range feedstock and species. Chemical thermal properties analysis forestry agricultural biomass. High inter- intra-species variability imply different processing. Knowing the accurate composition biomass is crucial importance in order to assess decide on use processes be applied specific types. In this study, lignocellulosic constituents present forestry, underutilised waste residues was assessed. Considering increased interest hemicellulose fractions for application biomaterials biomolecules, large emphasis has been given detailing monomeric polymer. Lignin cellulose, two other major components biomass, were analysed correlated with trends constituents. samples analysed, total structural sugars content ranged from 26.0 67.5% dry weight, indicating high variation between fractions. Hemicellulose concentration also varied significantly (from 38.8% birch ( Betula Pendula Roth ) foliage 22.0 % rice Oryza sativa L.) straw) types within same type species The extractives greatly 2.66 30.47 weight) contents certain suggesting more detailed compositional these extracts warranted.