4. Wet torrefaction of biomass waste into value-added liquid product (5-HMF) and high quality solid fuel (hydrochar) in a nitrogen atmosphere

This file reports on non-catalytic wet torrefaction in a nitrogen atmosphere with a focus on producing 5-HMF. Data include 5-HMF selectivity and yield (%) at temperatures of 180-260°C over reaction times from 15 to 60 min. The maximum 5-HMF selectivity achieved was 73.3%. Solid fuel yield and its HHV (higher heating value) are also reported, along with a carbon mass balance and GC-MS data for product identification.