Recent developments and challenges in biomass cookstove

The growing demand for more efficient cooking methods has been fueled by the rapid advancements in biomass utilization. Considerable progress has been made in the development of a biomass cookstove that is both highly thermally efficient and produces less pollution. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the current status and advancements in biomass cookstove technologies. It explores various types of biomass cookstoves, with a particular focus on advanced models available in the market. The paper explores the recent advancements, highlighting the effectiveness of ceramic materials in combustion chambers for reducing emissions, and the impact of introducing swirl vanes and hybrid air injection systems on fuel consumption and overall performance. The review also discusses the important design strategies and limitations that affect the efficiency of these cookstoves. In addition, it acknowledges the considerable challenges in the field, such as design limitations, maintenance, and performance testing variations. Given recent advancements in biomass cookstove technologies, this review identifies important areas for future research. Although there have been significant research in the field of biomass cookstove, there are still gaps in the literature, particularly when it comes to complex heat transfer mechanism. These gaps in knowledge emphasize the need for further investigation to develop more practical and efficient cooking technologies.