Kinetic and thermodynamic investigation of citrus–food waste blends via thermogravimetric analysis for optimized thermochemical energy recovery

This dataset contains the experimental and processed data supporting the manuscript entitled "Kinetic and Thermodynamic Investigation of Citrus–Food Waste Blends via Thermogravimetric Analysis for Optimized Thermochemical Energy Recovery." The study evaluates the thermochemical conversion potential of a representative citrus–food waste blend through physicochemical characterization, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), kinetic modelling, and thermodynamic assessment. The dataset includes proximate analysis (moisture content, volatile matter, ash content, and fixed carbon), raw and processed thermogravimetric (TG/DTG) data obtained at different heating rates, kinetic parameters determined using the Friedman isoconversional and Coats–Redfern methods, and thermodynamic parameters, including enthalpy (ΔH), Gibbs free energy (ΔG), and entropy (ΔS). Source data used to generate the figures and tables reported in the manuscript are also provided. The data support the evaluation of the thermal degradation behaviour, reaction kinetics, and thermodynamic feasibility of the citrus–food waste blend for pyrolysis, biochar production, and thermochemical energy recovery. These datasets are intended to facilitate the reproducibility of the study and may serve as a reference for future research on biomass pyrolysis, waste valorization, and waste-to-energy technologies.