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Garcia I, Lopez G, Santamaria L, Fernandez E, Bilbao J, Olazar M, Artetxe M, Amutio M. Biomass Source Influence on Hydrogen Production through Pyrolysis and in Line Oxidative Steam Reforming. CHEMSUSCHEM 2024:e202400325. [PMID: 38742482 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202400325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2024] [Revised: 05/02/2024] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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This study evaluates the potential of several biomasses differing in nature and composition for their valorization by pyrolysis and in line oxidative steam reforming. The first task involved the fast pyrolysis of the biomasses in a conical spouted bed reactor (CSBR) at 500 °C, in which product yields were analyzed in detail. Then, the oxidative steam reforming (OSR) of pyrolysis volatiles (gases and bio-oil) was approached in a fluidized bed reactor (FBR). The reforming experiments were performed at 600 °C, with a steam/biomass (S/B) ratio of 3 and catalyst (Ni/Al2O3) space times of 7.5 and 20 gcat min gvol -1. Concerning equivalence ratio (ER), a value of 0.12 was selected to ensure autothermal operation. Remarkable differences were observed in H2 production depending on the type of biomass. Thus, pine wood led to a H2 production of 9.3 wt %. The lower productions obtained with rice husk (7.7 wt %) and orange peel (5.5 wt %) are associated with their higher ash and fixed carbon content, respectively, which limit the efficiency of biomass conversion to bio-oil. However, in the case of the microalgae, the poor performance observed is because of the lower conversion in the reforming step toward gases due to the composition of its pyrolysis volatile stream.
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- Irati Garcia
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, P.O. Box 644, E48080, Bilbao, Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, P.O. Box 644, E48080, Bilbao, Spain
- IKERBASQUE, Basque Foundation for Science, Bilbao, Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, P.O. Box 644, E48080, Bilbao, Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, P.O. Box 644, E48080, Bilbao, Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, P.O. Box 644, E48080, Bilbao, Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, P.O. Box 644, E48080, Bilbao, Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, P.O. Box 644, E48080, Bilbao, Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, P.O. Box 644, E48080, Bilbao, Spain
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Ayub HMU, Nizami M, Qyyum MA, Iqbal N, Al-Muhtaseb AH, Hasan M. Sustainable hydrogen production via microalgae: Technological advancements, economic indicators, environmental aspects, challenges, and policy implications. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 244:117815. [PMID: 38048865 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.117815] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2023] [Revised: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/06/2023]
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Hydrogen has emerged as an alternative energy source to meet the increasing global energy demand, depleting fossil fuels and environmental issues resulting from fossil fuel consumption. Microalgae-based biomass is gaining attention as a potential source of hydrogen production due to its green energy carrier properties, high energy content, and carbon-free combustion. This review examines the hydrogen production process from microalgae, including the microalgae cultivation technological process for biomass production, and the three main routes of biomass-to-hydrogen production: thermochemical conversion, photo biological conversion, and electrochemical conversion. The current progress of technological options in the three main routes is presented, with the various strains of microalgae and operating conditions of the processes. Furthermore, the economic and environmental perspectives of biomass-to-hydrogen from microalgae are evaluated, and critical operational parameters are used to assess the feasibility of scaling up biohydrogen production for commercial industrial-scale applications. The key finding is the thermochemical conversion process is the most feasible process for biohydrogen production, compared to the pyrolysis process. In the photobiological and electrochemical process, pure hydrogen can be achieved, but further process development is required to enhance the production yield. In addition, the high production cost is the main challenge in biohydrogen production. The cost of biohydrogen production for direct bio photolysis it cost around $7.24 kg-1; for indirect bio photolysis it costs around $7.54 kg-1 and for fermentation, it costs around $7.61 kg-1. Therefore, comprehensive studies and efforts are required to make biohydrogen production from microalgae applications more economical in the future.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Indonesia, Depok, 16424, Indonesia
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- Department of Petroleum and Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman.
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- Department of Mechanical, Robotics, and Energy Engineering, Dongguk University, Seoul, 04620, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Petroleum and Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, King Khalid University, Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Marques JDAO, Alves JLF, de Oliveira GP, Melo DMDA, de Melo Viana GAC, Braga RM. Catalytic flash pyrolysis of Scenedesmus sp. post-extraction residue using low-cost HZSM-5 catalyst with the perspective to produce renewable aromatic hydrocarbons. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:18785-18796. [PMID: 38349495 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-32336-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
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Recovering renewable chemicals from de-fatted microalgal residue derived from lipid extraction within the algal-derived biofuel sector is crucial, given the rising significance of microalgal-derived biodiesel as a potential substitute for petroleum-based liquid fuels. As a circular economy strategy, effective valorization of de-fatted biomass significantly improves the energetic and economic facets of establishing a sustainable algal-derived biofuel industry. In this scenario, this study investigates flash catalytic pyrolysis as a sustainable pathway for valorizing Scenedesmus sp. post-extraction residue (SPR), potentially yielding a bio-oil enriched with upgraded characteristics, especially renewable aromatic hydrocarbons. In the scope of this study, volatile products from catalytic and non-catalytic flash pyrolysis were characterized using a micro-furnace type temperature programmable pyrolyzer coupled with gas chromatographic separation and mass spectrometry detection (Py-GC/MS). Flash pyrolysis of SPR resulted in volatile products with elevated oxygen and nitrogen compounds with concentrations of 46.4% and 26.4%, respectively. In contrast, flash pyrolysis of lyophilized microalgal biomass resulted in lower concentrations of these compounds, with 40.9% oxygen and 17.3% nitrogen. Upgrading volatile pyrolysis products from SPR led to volatile products comprised of only hydrocarbons, while completely removing oxygen and nitrogen-containing compounds. This was achieved by utilizing a low-cost HZSM-5 catalyst within a catalytic bed at 500 °C. Catalytic experiments also indicate the potential conversion of SPR into a bio-oil rich in monocyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, primarily BETX, with toluene comprising over one-third of its composition, thus presenting a sustainable pathway for producing an aromatic hydrocarbon-rich bio-oil derived from SPR. Another significant finding was that 97.8% of the hydrocarbon fraction fell within the gasoline range (C5-C12), and 35.5% fell within the jet fuel range (C8-C16). Thus, flash catalytic pyrolysis of SPR exhibits significant promise for application in drop-in biofuel production, including green gasoline and bio-jet fuel, aligning with the principles of the circular economy, green chemistry, and bio-refinery.
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- Department of Renewable Energy Engineering, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, Paraíba, 58051-900, Brazil.
- Environmental Technology Laboratory (LabTam), Primary Processing and Reuse of Produced Water and Residues Center (NUPPRAR), Federal University of Rio Grande Do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande Do Norte, 59075-000, Brazil.
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- Environmental Technology Laboratory (LabTam), Primary Processing and Reuse of Produced Water and Residues Center (NUPPRAR), Federal University of Rio Grande Do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande Do Norte, 59075-000, Brazil
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- Environmental Technology Laboratory (LabTam), Primary Processing and Reuse of Produced Water and Residues Center (NUPPRAR), Federal University of Rio Grande Do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande Do Norte, 59075-000, Brazil
- Institute of Chemistry (IQ), Federal University of Rio Grande Do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande Do Norte, 59078-970, Brazil
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- Agricultural School of Jundiaí (EAJ), Federal University of Rio Grande Do Norte, Macaíba, Rio Grande Do Norte, 59280-000, Brazil
- Environmental Technology Laboratory (LabTam), Primary Processing and Reuse of Produced Water and Residues Center (NUPPRAR), Federal University of Rio Grande Do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande Do Norte, 59075-000, Brazil
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Wu G, Tham PE, Chew KW, Munawaroh HSH, Tan IS, Wan-Mohtar WAAQI, Sriariyanun M, Show PL. Net zero emission in circular bioeconomy from microalgae biochar production: A renewed possibility. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2023; 388:129748. [PMID: 37714493 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2023.129748] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2023] [Revised: 08/09/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 09/17/2023]
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The rapid expansion of industrialization and continuous population growth have caused a steady increase in energy consumption. Despite using renewable energy, such as bioethanol, to replace fossil fuels had been strongly promoted, however the outcomes were underwhelming, resulting in excessive greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions. Microalgal biochar, as a carbon-rich material produced from the pyrolysis of biomass, provides a promising solution for achieving net zero emission. By utilizing microalgal biochar, these GHG emissions can be captured and stored efficiently. It also enhances soil fertility, improves water retention, and conduct bioremediation in agriculture and environmental remediation field. Moreover, incorporating microalgal biochar into a zero-waste biorefinery could boost the employ of biomass feedstocks effectively to produce valuable bioproducts while minimizing waste. This contributes to sustainability and aligns with the concepts of a circular bioeconomy. In addition, some challenges like commercialization and standardization will be addressed in the future.
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- Guowei Wu
- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Nottingham Malaysia, Jalan Broga, Semenyih 43500, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Nottingham Malaysia, Jalan Broga, Semenyih 43500, Malaysia
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- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University, 62 Nanyang Drive, Singapore 637459, Singapore
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- Study Program of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Science Education, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Jalan Dr. Setiabudi 229, Bandung 40154, Indonesia
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- Department of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Science, Curtin University Malaysia, CDT 250, Miri, Sarawak 98009, Malaysia
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- Functional Omics and Bioprocess Development Laboratory, Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia
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- Biorefinery and Process Automation Engineering Center, Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, The Sirindhorn International Thai-German Graduate School of Engineering, King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Bangkok 10800, Thailand
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Nottingham Malaysia, Jalan Broga, Semenyih 43500, Malaysia; Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University, Shakhbout Bin Sultan St - Zone 1, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
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Xiong J, Zhang S, Ke L, Wu Q, Zhang Q, Cui X, Dai A, Xu C, Cobb K, Liu Y, Ruan R, Wang Y. Research progress on pyrolysis of nitrogen-containing biomass for fuels, materials, and chemicals production. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 872:162214. [PMID: 36796688 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.162214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2022] [Revised: 01/12/2023] [Accepted: 02/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Pyrolysis of nitrogen-containing biomass holds tremendous potential for producing varieties of high value-added products, alleviating energy depletion. Based on the research status about nitrogen-containing biomass pyrolysis, the effect of biomass feedstock composition on pyrolysis products is first introduced from the aspects of elemental analysis, proximate analysis, and biochemical composition. The properties of biomass with high and low nitrogen used in pyrolysis are briefly summarized. Then, with the pyrolysis of nitrogen-containing biomass as the core, biofuel characteristics, nitrogen migration during pyrolysis, the application prospects, unique advantages of nitrogen-doped carbon materials for catalysis, adsorption and energy storage are introduced, as well as their feasibility in producing nitrogen-containing chemicals (acetonitrile and nitrogen heterocyclic) are reviewed. The future outlook for the application of the pyrolysis of nitrogen-containing biomass, specifically, how to realize the denitrification and upgrading of bio-oil, performance improvement of nitrogen-doped carbon materials, as well as separation and purification of nitrogen-containing chemicals, are addressed.
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- Jianyun Xiong
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Engineering Research Center for Biomass Conversion, Ministry of Education, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Engineering Research Center for Biomass Conversion, Ministry of Education, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Engineering Research Center for Biomass Conversion, Ministry of Education, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Engineering Research Center for Biomass Conversion, Ministry of Education, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Engineering Research Center for Biomass Conversion, Ministry of Education, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Engineering Research Center for Biomass Conversion, Ministry of Education, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Engineering Research Center for Biomass Conversion, Ministry of Education, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Engineering Research Center for Biomass Conversion, Ministry of Education, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China
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- Center for Biorefining, Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering, University of Minnesota, 1390 Eckles Ave., St. Paul, MN, United States of America
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Engineering Research Center for Biomass Conversion, Ministry of Education, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China
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- Center for Biorefining, Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering, University of Minnesota, 1390 Eckles Ave., St. Paul, MN, United States of America
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Engineering Research Center for Biomass Conversion, Ministry of Education, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China.
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Ağbulut Ü, Sirohi R, Lichtfouse E, Chen WH, Len C, Show PL, Le AT, Nguyen XP, Hoang AT. Microalgae bio-oil production by pyrolysis and hydrothermal liquefaction: Mechanism and characteristics. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2023; 376:128860. [PMID: 36907228 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2023.128860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2023] [Revised: 03/04/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Microalgae have great potential in producing energy-dense and valuable products via thermochemical processes. Therefore, producing alternative bio-oil to fossil fuel from microalgae has rapidly gained popularity due to its environmentally friendly process and elevated productivity. This current work aims to review comprehensively the microalgae bio-oil production using pyrolysis and hydrothermal liquefaction. In addition, core mechanisms of pyrolysis and hydrothermal liquefaction process for microalgae were scrutinized, showing that the presence of lipids and proteins could contribute to forming a large amount of compounds containing O and N elements in bio-oil. However, applying proper catalysts and advanced technologies for the two aforementioned approaches could improve the quality, heating value, and yield of microalgae bio-oil. In general, microalgae bio-oil produced under optimal conditions could have 46 MJ/kg heating value and 60% yield, indicating that microalgae bio-oil could become a promising alternative fuel for transportation and power generation.
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- Ümit Ağbulut
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Duzce University, 81620 Düzce, Türkiye
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- School of Health Sciences and Technology, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun 248 007, Uttarakhand, India
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- State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Flow in Power Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049 PR China
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- Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 701, Taiwan; Research Center for Smart Sustainable Circular Economy, Tunghai University, Taichung 407, Taiwan; Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Chin-Yi University of Technology, Taichung 411, Taiwan
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- Institute of Chemistry for Life and Health Sciences, PSL University, France
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University, P.O. Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory for Subtropical Water Environment and Marine Biological Resources Protection, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, China; Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Nottingham Malaysia, Jalan Broga, 43500 Semenyih, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia; Department of Sustainable Engineering, Saveetha School of Engineering, SIMATS, Chennai 602105, India
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Viet Nam
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- PATET Research Group, Ho Chi Minh City University of Transport, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
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- Institute of Engineering, HUTECH University, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam.
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Poopisut P, Boonyanan P, Boontawan P, Sukjit E, Promsampao N, Chollacoop N, Ketudat-Cairns M, Pattiya A, Boontawan A. Oleaginous yeast, Rhodotorula paludigena CM33, platform for bio-oil and biochar productions via fast pyrolysis. BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR BIOFUELS AND BIOPRODUCTS 2023; 16:17. [PMID: 36740699 PMCID: PMC9899373 DOI: 10.1186/s13068-023-02270-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2022] [Accepted: 01/27/2023] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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An oleaginous yeast Rhodotorula paludigena CM33 was pyrolyzed for the first time to produce bio-oil and biochar applying a bench-scale reactor. The strain possessed a high lipid content with the main fatty acids similar to vegetable oils. Prior to pyrolysis, the yeast was dehydrated using a spray dryer. Pyrolysis temperatures in the range of 400-600 °C were explored in order to obtain the optimal condition for bio-oil and biochar production. The result showed that a maximum bio-oil yield of 60% was achieved at 550 °C. Simulated distillation gas chromatography showed that the bio-oil contained 2.6% heavy naphtha, 20.7% kerosene, 24.3% biodiesel, and 52.4% fuel oil. Moreover, a short path distillation technique was attempted in order to further purify the bio-oil. The biochar was also characterized for its properties. The consequence of this work could pave a way for the sustainable production of solid and liquid biofuel products from the oleaginous yeast.
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- Pongsatorn Poopisut
- grid.6357.70000 0001 0739 3220School of Biotechnology, Institute of Agricultural Technology, Suranaree University of Technology, 111 University Avenue, Muang District, Nakhon Ratchasima, 30000 Thailand
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- grid.6357.70000 0001 0739 3220School of Biotechnology, Institute of Agricultural Technology, Suranaree University of Technology, 111 University Avenue, Muang District, Nakhon Ratchasima, 30000 Thailand
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- grid.6357.70000 0001 0739 3220School of Biotechnology, Institute of Agricultural Technology, Suranaree University of Technology, 111 University Avenue, Muang District, Nakhon Ratchasima, 30000 Thailand
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- grid.6357.70000 0001 0739 3220School of Mechanical Engineering, Institute of Engineering, Suranaree University of Technology, 111 University Avenue, Muang District, Nakhon Ratchasima, 30000 Thailand
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- grid.411538.a0000 0001 1887 7220Biomass Pyrolysis Frontier Research Group, Faculty of Engineering, Mahasarakham University, Kamriang, Kantharawichai, Maha Sarakham 44150 Thailand ,National Energy Technology Center, 114 Thailand Science Park, Phahonyothin Rd., Khlong Nueng, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani 12120 Thailand
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- National Energy Technology Center, 114 Thailand Science Park, Phahonyothin Rd., Khlong Nueng, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani 12120 Thailand
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- grid.6357.70000 0001 0739 3220School of Biotechnology, Institute of Agricultural Technology, Suranaree University of Technology, 111 University Avenue, Muang District, Nakhon Ratchasima, 30000 Thailand
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- grid.411538.a0000 0001 1887 7220Biomass Pyrolysis Frontier Research Group, Faculty of Engineering, Mahasarakham University, Kamriang, Kantharawichai, Maha Sarakham 44150 Thailand
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- grid.6357.70000 0001 0739 3220School of Biotechnology, Institute of Agricultural Technology, Suranaree University of Technology, 111 University Avenue, Muang District, Nakhon Ratchasima, 30000 Thailand ,grid.6357.70000 0001 0739 3220Center of Excellent in Agricultural Product Innovation, Suranaree University of Technology, 111 University Avenue, Muang District, Nakhon Ratchasima, 30000 Thailand
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Amelioration of Biogas Production from Waste-Activated Sludge through Surfactant-Coupled Mechanical Disintegration. FERMENTATION 2023. [DOI: 10.3390/fermentation9010057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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The current study intended to improve the disintegration potential of paper mill sludge through alkyl polyglycoside-coupled disperser disintegration. The sludge biomass was fed to the disperser disintegration and a maximum solubilization of 6% was attained at the specific energy input of 4729.24 kJ/kg TS. Solubilization was further enhanced by coupling the optimum disperser condition with varying dosage of alkyl polyglycoside. The maximum solubilization of 11% and suspended solid (SS) reduction of 8.42% were achieved at the disperser rpm, time, and surfactant dosage of 12,000, 30 min, and 12 μL. The alkyl polyglycoside-coupled disperser disintegration showed a higher biogas production of 125.1 mL/gCOD, compared to the disperser-alone disintegration (70.1 mL/gCOD) and control (36.1 mL/gCOD).
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Vuppaladadiyam AK, Vuppaladadiyam SSV, Awasthi A, Sahoo A, Rehman S, Pant KK, Murugavelh S, Huang Q, Anthony E, Fennel P, Bhattacharya S, Leu SY. Biomass pyrolysis: A review on recent advancements and green hydrogen production. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2022; 364:128087. [PMID: 36216287 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2022.128087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2022] [Revised: 10/02/2022] [Accepted: 10/04/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Biomass pyrolysis has recently gained increasing attention as a thermochemical conversion process for obtaining value-added products, thanks to the development of cutting-edge, innovative and cost-effective pyrolysis processes. Over time, new and novel pyrolysis techniques have emerged, and these processes can be tuned to maximize the production of high-quality hydrogen. This review examines recent advancements in biomass pyrolysis by classifying them into conventional, advanced and emerging approaches. A comprehensive overview on the recent advancements in biomass pyrolysis, highlighting the current status for industrial applications is presented. Further, the impact of each technique under different approaches on conversion of biomass for hydrogen production is evaluated. Techniques, such as inline catalytic pyrolysis, microwave pyrolysis, etc., can be employed for the sustainable production of hydrogen. Finally, the techno-economic analysis is presented to understand the viability of pyrolysis at large scale. The outlook highlights discernments into future directions, aimed to overcome the current shortcomings.
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- School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110016, India
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110016, India
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- CO(2) Research and Green Technologies Centre, VIT, Vellore, Tamil Nadu 632014, India
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- College of Ecology & Environment, Hainan University, Haikou, Hainan 570228, China
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- Cranfield University, Cranfield, Bedfordshire MK43 0AL, UK
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College London, UK
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria 3800, Australia
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong.
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Fluid dynamics, velocity profile and average cycle time in different configurations of the modified mechanically stirred spouted bed. KOREAN J CHEM ENG 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11814-022-1225-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Paula SFA, Chagas BME, Pereira MIB, Rangel AHN, Sassi CFC, Borba LHF, Santos ES, Asevedo EA, Câmara FRA, Araújo RM. Pyrolysis-GCMS of Spirulina platensis: Evaluation of biomasses cultivated under autotrophic and mixotrophic conditions. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0276317. [PMID: 36264862 PMCID: PMC9584514 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0276317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2022] [Accepted: 10/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Microalgae are autotrophs and CO2 fixers with great potential to produce biofuels in a sustainable way, however the high cost of biomass production is a challenge. Mixotrophic growth of microalgae has been presented as a great alternative to achieve economic sustainability. Thus, the present work reports the energetic characterization of S. platensis biomasses cultivated under autotrophic (A) and mixotrophic conditions using cheese whey waste at different concentrations, 2.5 (M2.5), 5.0 (M5) and 10.0% (M10), in order to analyze the potential production of valuable chemicals and bio-oil by TGA/DTG and Py-GC/MS. The biochemical compositions of the studied biomasses were different due to the influence of different culture mediums. As the whey concentration increased, there was an increase in the carbohydrate content and a decrease in the protein content, which influenced the elemental composition, calorific value, TGA and volatile compounds evaluated by Py-GC/MS at 450°C, 550°C and 650°C. Sample M10 had lower protein content and formed a smaller amount of nitrogenates compounds by pyrolysis at all temperatures evaluated. There was a reduction of 43.8% (450º), 45.6% (550ºC) and 23.8% (650ºC) in the formation of nitrogenates compounds in relation to sample A. Moreover, the temperature also showed a considerable effect in the formation of volatile compounds. The highest yields of nitrogenates compounds, phenols and aromatic and non-aromatic hydrocarbons were observed at 650ºC. The oxygenated, and N and O containing compounds decreased as the temperature increased. Hydrocarbons such as toluene, heptadecane and heneicosane were produced by S.platensis pyrolysis, which makes this biomass attractive for production of high quality bio-oil and valuable chemicals. Therefore, the results showed that it is possible to decrease the formation of nitrogen compounds via manipulation of growth conditions and temperature.
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- Sueilha F. A. Paula
- Institute of Chemistry, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, State of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
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- Infrastructure Superintendence, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, State of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
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- Specialized Academic Unit in Agrarian Science, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, State of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
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- Specialized Academic Unit in Agrarian Science, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, State of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
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- Department of Systematic and Ecology, Federal University of Paraiba, João Pessoa, State of Paraíba, Brazil
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- Specialized Academic Unit in Agrarian Science, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, State of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, State of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, State of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
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- Specialized Academic Unit in Agrarian Science, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, State of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
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- Institute of Chemistry, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, State of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
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Zhu X, Labianca C, He M, Luo Z, Wu C, You S, Tsang DCW. Life-cycle assessment of pyrolysis processes for sustainable production of biochar from agro-residues. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2022; 360:127601. [PMID: 35835419 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2022.127601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2022] [Revised: 07/05/2022] [Accepted: 07/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Net carbon management of agro-residues has been an important pathway for reducing the environmental burdens of agricultural production. Converting agro-residues into biochar through pyrolysis is a prominent management strategy for achieving carbon neutrality in a circular economy, meeting both environmental and social concerns. Based on the latest studies, this study critically analyzes the life cycle assessment (LCA) of biochar production from different agro-residues and compares typical technologies for biochar production. Although a direct comparison of results is not always feasible due to different functional units and system boundaries, the net carbon sequestration potential of biochar technology is remarkably promising. By pyrolyzing agro-residues, biochar can be effectively produced and customized as: (i) alternative energy source, (ii) soil amendment, and (iii) activated carbon substitution. The combination of life cycle assessment and circular economy modelling is encouraged to achieve greener and sustainable biochar production.
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- Xiefei Zhu
- Department of Thermal Science and Energy Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, 96 Jinzhai Road, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China; Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Thermal Science and Energy Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, 96 Jinzhai Road, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Queen's University Belfast, David Keir Building, Stranmillis Road, Belfast BT9 5AG, UK
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- James Watt School of Engineering, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ, UK
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China; Research Institute for Future Food, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China.
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Liu S, Li H, Daigger GT, Huang J, Song G. Material biosynthesis, mechanism regulation and resource recycling of biomass and high-value substances from wastewater treatment by photosynthetic bacteria: A review. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 820:153200. [PMID: 35063511 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.153200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2021] [Revised: 01/12/2022] [Accepted: 01/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The environmental-friendly and economic benefits generated from photosynthetic bacteria (PSB) wastewater treatment have attracted significant attention. This process of resource recovery can produce PSB biomass and high-value substances including single cell protein, Coenzyme Q10, polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), 5-aminolevulinic acid, carotenoids, bacteriocin, and polyhydroxy chain alkyl esters, etc. for application in various fields, such as agriculture, medical treatment, chemical, animal husbandry and food industry while treating wastewaters. The main contents of this review are summarized as follows: physiological characteristics, mechanism and application of PSB and potential of single cell protein (SCP) production are described; PSB wastewater treatment technology, including procedures and characteristics, typical cases, influencing factors and bioresource recovery by membrane bioreactor are detailed systematically. The future development of PSB-based resource recovery and wastewater treatment are also provided, particularly concerning PSB-membrane reactor (MBR) process, regulation of biosynthesis mechanism of high-value substances and downstream separation and purification technology. This will provide a promising and new alternative for wastewater treatment recycling.
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- Shuli Liu
- School of Environmental and Municipal Engineering, North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power, Zhengzhou 450000, China; Zhongzhou Water Holding Co., Ltd., Zhengzhou 450046, China; Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Michigan, 2350 Hayward St, G.G. Brown Building, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA.
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- School of Environmental and Municipal Engineering, North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power, Zhengzhou 450000, China
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- Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Michigan, 2350 Hayward St, G.G. Brown Building, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
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- School of Environmental and Municipal Engineering, North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power, Zhengzhou 450000, China.
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- School of Environmental and Municipal Engineering, North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power, Zhengzhou 450000, China; Zhongzhou Water Holding Co., Ltd., Zhengzhou 450046, China
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Huang Z, Zhang J, Pan M, Hao Y, Hu R, Xiao W, Li G, Lyu T. Valorisation of microalgae residues after lipid extraction: Pyrolysis characteristics for biofuel production. Biochem Eng J 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bej.2021.108330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Ayub HMU, Ahmed A, Lam SS, Lee J, Show PL, Park YK. Sustainable valorization of algae biomass via thermochemical processing route: An overview. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2022; 344:126399. [PMID: 34822981 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2021.126399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2021] [Revised: 11/13/2021] [Accepted: 11/17/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Biofuels have become an attractive energy source because of the growing energy demand and environmental issues faced by fossil fuel consumption. Algal biomass, particularly microalgae, has excellent potential as feedstock to be converted to bio-oil, biochar, and combustible syngas via thermochemical conversion processes. Third-generation biofuels from microalgal feedstock are the promising option, followed by the first-generation and second-generation biofuels. This paper provides a review of the applications of thermochemical conversion techniques for biofuel production from algal biomass, comprising pyrolysis, gasification, liquefaction, and combustion processes. The progress in the thermochemical conversion of algal biomass is summarized, emphasizing the application of pyrolysis for its benefits over other processes. The review also encompasses the challenges and perspectives associated with the valorization of microalgae to biofuels ascertaining the potential opportunities and possibilities of extending the research into this area.
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- School of Environmental Engineering, University of Seoul, 02504, Republic of Korea; Institute for Sustainable Industries and Liveable Cities, Victoria University, Melbourne 8001, Australia
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- Higher Institution Centre of Excellence (HICoE), Institute of Tropical Aquaculture and Fisheries (AKUATROP), Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
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- Department of Environmental and Safety Engineering & Department of Energy Systems Research, Ajou University, 206 World Cup-ro, Suwon 16499, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Nottingham Malaysia, Jalan Broga, 43500 Semenyih, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
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- School of Environmental Engineering, University of Seoul, 02504, Republic of Korea.
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Chen C, Qi Q, Zhao J, Zeng T, Fan D, Qin Y. Study on microwave pyrolysis and production characteristics of Chlorella vulgaris using different compound additives. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2021; 341:125857. [PMID: 34523553 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2021.125857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2021] [Revised: 08/24/2021] [Accepted: 08/25/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Pyrolysis characteristics and bio-oil of Chlorella vulgaris were investigated under SiC and ZnO (SZ) mixture (compound additive) with various mixing ratios (S/Z = 10:0, 7:3, 5:5, 3:7, 0:10) and addition amounts (5%, 10%, 15%) by thermogravimetric analysis and GC-MS. At three experimental groups of 10% compound additive, as ZnO in compound additive increased, maximum weight loss rate (Rp) increased, the time (tp) corresponding to Rp and the weight stabilization time (tf) first decreased and then increased, while average rate of weight loss (Ra) and total weight loss (M) first increased and then decreased; maximum temperature rising rate (Hx) and average rate of temperature rising (Hg) increased, while the time (tx) corresponding to Hx decreased. Compound additives reduced the bio-oil yield, increased the gas yield, and reduced the acid compounds in bio-oil. Besides, it might promote the production of alicyclic hydrocarbons and oxygen/nitrogen-containing long-chain compounds.
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- Chunxiang Chen
- College of Mechanical Engineering, Guangxi University, University Road 100, Xixiangtang District, Nanning City 530004, PR China; Guangxi Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Resource Processing and Process Intensification Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning City 530004, PR China; Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Efficient and Clean Energy Utilization, Guangzhou City 510640, China.
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- College of Mechanical Engineering, Guangxi University, University Road 100, Xixiangtang District, Nanning City 530004, PR China
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- College of Mechanical Engineering, Guangxi University, University Road 100, Xixiangtang District, Nanning City 530004, PR China
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- College of Mechanical Engineering, Guangxi University, University Road 100, Xixiangtang District, Nanning City 530004, PR China
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- College of Mechanical Engineering, Guangxi University, University Road 100, Xixiangtang District, Nanning City 530004, PR China
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- College of Mechanical Engineering, Guangxi University, University Road 100, Xixiangtang District, Nanning City 530004, PR China
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de Brito RC, Tellabide M, Atxutegi A, Estiati I, Freire JT, Olazar M. Draft tube design based on a borescopic technique in conical spouted beds. ADV POWDER TECHNOL 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.apt.2021.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Lugovoy YV, Chalov KV, Tarabanko VE, Stepacheva AA, Kosivtsov YY. Fast Pyrolysis of Flax Shive in a Screw‐Type Reactor. Chem Eng Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/ceat.202100251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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- Yury V. Lugovoy
- Tver State Technical University Dept. of Biotechnology and Chemistry A. Nikitin str., 22 170026 Tver Russia
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- Tver State Technical University Dept. of Biotechnology and Chemistry A. Nikitin str., 22 170026 Tver Russia
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- FRC “Krasnoyarsk Science Center SB RAS” Institute of Chemistry and Chemical Technology SB RAS 50/24, Akademgorodok 660036 Krasnoyarsk Russia
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- Tver State Technical University Dept. of Biotechnology and Chemistry A. Nikitin str., 22 170026 Tver Russia
- Tver State University Regional Technological Center Zhelyabova str., 33 170100 Tver Russia
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- Tver State Technical University Dept. of Biotechnology and Chemistry A. Nikitin str., 22 170026 Tver Russia
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Fluid dynamic analysis and residence time distribution determination for rectangular based spouted beds. POWDER TECHNOL 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.powtec.2020.10.064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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de Azevedo Barros JPA, de Brito RC, Freire FB, Freire JT. Fluid Dynamic Analysis of a Modified Mechanical Stirring Spouted Bed: Effect of Particle Properties and Stirring Rotation. Ind Eng Chem Res 2020. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.0c03139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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- João Pedro Alves de Azevedo Barros
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Federal University of São Carlos, Rod. Washington Luiz - Km 235,
P.O. Box 676, São Carlos, SP 13565-905 Brazil
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Federal University of São Carlos, Rod. Washington Luiz - Km 235,
P.O. Box 676, São Carlos, SP 13565-905 Brazil
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Federal University of São Carlos, Rod. Washington Luiz - Km 235,
P.O. Box 676, São Carlos, SP 13565-905 Brazil
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Federal University of São Carlos, Rod. Washington Luiz - Km 235,
P.O. Box 676, São Carlos, SP 13565-905 Brazil
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