The extent of weight loss in the second and third stages of decomposition depends on cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin contents in biomass .
The total weight loss of the EFB sample between 180 and 680 °C was more than 88%. The high content of volatile matter makes it easy to burn or gasify EFB compared to other types of biomasses, such as oil palm shell, apricot stone, and coal