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View article: Thermodynamic Analysis of Biomass Pyrolysis in an Auger Reactor Coupled with a Fluidized-Bed Reactor for Catalytic Deoxygenation
Thermodynamic Analysis of Biomass Pyrolysis in an Auger Reactor Coupled with a Fluidized-Bed Reactor for Catalytic Deoxygenation Open
This research contributes to advance the sustainable production of biofuels and provides insights into the energy and exergy assessment of bio-oil, which is essential for developing environmentally friendly energy production solutions. Ene…
View article: The Development of a Kinetic Model for Biochar Gasification with CO2: Comparison Between a Thermogravimetric Analyzer and a Fluidized Bed Reactor
The Development of a Kinetic Model for Biochar Gasification with CO2: Comparison Between a Thermogravimetric Analyzer and a Fluidized Bed Reactor Open
This study presents the development of a kinetic model for the gasification of biochar with carbon dioxide and compares the results obtained using a thermogravimetric analyzer (TGA) and a fluidized bed reactor (FBR). The kinetic experiment…
View article: Time-Dependent Analysis of Catalytic Biomass Pyrolysis in a Continuous Drop Tube Reactor: Evaluating HZSM-5 Stability and Product Evolution
Time-Dependent Analysis of Catalytic Biomass Pyrolysis in a Continuous Drop Tube Reactor: Evaluating HZSM-5 Stability and Product Evolution Open
This study investigates a continuous deoxygenation of bio-oil vapor in a catalytic fixed-bed reactor coupled to a continuous drop tube reactor (DTR) for biomass pyrolysis. Beech wood pyrolysis was initially examined without catalysts at va…
View article: Improvement of Properties of Bio-Oil from Biomass Pyrolysis in Auger Reactor Coupled to Fluidized Catalytic Bed Reactor
Improvement of Properties of Bio-Oil from Biomass Pyrolysis in Auger Reactor Coupled to Fluidized Catalytic Bed Reactor Open
The goal of this research work was to investigate the improvement of bio-oil issued from beechwood biomass through catalytic de-oxygenation. Pyrolysis was conducted in an auger reactor and the catalytic treatment was performed in a fluidiz…
View article: Upgrading of Pyrolysis Bio-Oil by Catalytic Hydrodeoxygenation, a Review Focused on Catalysts, Model Molecules, Deactivation, and Reaction Routes
Upgrading of Pyrolysis Bio-Oil by Catalytic Hydrodeoxygenation, a Review Focused on Catalysts, Model Molecules, Deactivation, and Reaction Routes Open
Biomass can be converted into energy/fuel by different techniques, such as pyrolysis, gasification, and others. In the case of pyrolysis, biomass can be converted into a crude bio-oil around 50–75% yield. However, the direct use of this cr…
View article: Comparative and Descriptive Study of Biomass Gasification Simulations Using Aspen Plus
Comparative and Descriptive Study of Biomass Gasification Simulations Using Aspen Plus Open
Biomass gasification has emerged as a promising method for producing renewable energy, addressing both energy and environmental challenges. This review examines recent research on gasification simulations, covering a range of topics from p…
View article: Upgrading of Pyrolysis Bio-Oil by Catalytic Hydrodeoygenation, a Review Focused on Catalysts, Model Molecules, Deactivation and Reaction Routes
Upgrading of Pyrolysis Bio-Oil by Catalytic Hydrodeoygenation, a Review Focused on Catalysts, Model Molecules, Deactivation and Reaction Routes Open
Biomass can be converted into energy/fuel by different techniques, such as pyrolysis, gasification, and others. In the case of pyrolysis, biomass can be converted into a crude bio-oil around 50-75% yield. However, the direct use of this cr…
View article: Biochar Production and Its Potential Application for Biocomposite Materials: A Comprehensive Review
Biochar Production and Its Potential Application for Biocomposite Materials: A Comprehensive Review Open
Biochar, an organic, porous, and carbon-rich material originating from biomass via pyrolysis, showcases compelling attributes and intrinsic performances. Its appeal as a reinforcement material for biocomposites, as well as its auspicious e…
View article: Upgrading Pyrolytic Oil via Catalytic Co-Pyrolysis of Beechwood and Polystyrene
Upgrading Pyrolytic Oil via Catalytic Co-Pyrolysis of Beechwood and Polystyrene Open
This study aims to investigate the catalytic co-pyrolysis of beech wood with polystyrene as a synergic and catalytic effect on liquid oil production. For this purpose, a tubular semi-continuous reactor under an inert nitrogen atmosphere wa…
View article: Synthesis and Characterization of Epoxidized Beechwood Pyrolysis Bio-Oil as a Curing Agent of Bio-Based Novolac Resin
Synthesis and Characterization of Epoxidized Beechwood Pyrolysis Bio-Oil as a Curing Agent of Bio-Based Novolac Resin Open
A bio-oil-based epoxy (BOE) resin was synthesized using phenolic compounds from beechwood pyrolysis oil. These compounds were separated from crude pyrolysis oil by coupling two methods: fractional condensation and water extraction. The che…
View article: Modelling of an Anaerobic Digester: Identification of the Main Parameters Influencing the Production of Methane Using the Sobol Method
Modelling of an Anaerobic Digester: Identification of the Main Parameters Influencing the Production of Methane Using the Sobol Method Open
Anaerobic digestion is a promising method of organic waste valorisation, particularly for fish farm waste, which has experienced a high growth rate in recent years. The literature contains predictive mathematical models that have been deve…
View article: Investigations on Mediterranean biomass pyrolysis ability by thermogravimetric analyses: thermal behaviour and sensitivity of kinetic parameters
Investigations on Mediterranean biomass pyrolysis ability by thermogravimetric analyses: thermal behaviour and sensitivity of kinetic parameters Open
A comparison of the thermal behaviours of different Mediterranean biomasses, based on the evaluation of their pyrolysis characteristic temperatures, their reactivity and kinetic parameters is presented. Parameters such as the activation en…
View article: Pyrolysis of Beech Wood in A Continuous Drop Tube Reactor in Comparison to A Batch Reactor
Pyrolysis of Beech Wood in A Continuous Drop Tube Reactor in Comparison to A Batch Reactor Open
The goal of this research work is first to investigate the comparison between a batch and a continuous pyrolysis reactor (at 500, 550 and 600 °C) and the eventual differences and similarities that are obtained by analysing the obtained liq…
View article: MICROWAVE PYROLYSIS OF BIOMASS IN A ROTATORY KILN REACTOR: DEEP CHARACTERIZATION AND COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF PYROLYTIC LIQUIDS PRODUCTS
MICROWAVE PYROLYSIS OF BIOMASS IN A ROTATORY KILN REACTOR: DEEP CHARACTERIZATION AND COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF PYROLYTIC LIQUIDS PRODUCTS Open
The pursuit of sustainable relationship between the production and consumption of energy has accelerated the research into new fuels alternatives, and mainly focused on new technologies for biomass based fuels. Microwave pyrolysis of bioma…
View article: Combustion of Flax Shives, Beech Wood, Pure Woody Pseudo-Components and Their Chars: A Thermal and Kinetic Study
Combustion of Flax Shives, Beech Wood, Pure Woody Pseudo-Components and Their Chars: A Thermal and Kinetic Study Open
Thermogravimetric analysis was employed to investigate the combustion characteristics of flax shives, beech wood, hemicellulose, cellulose, lignin, and their chars. The chars were prepared from raw materials in a fixed-bed reactor at 850 °…
View article: Carbonation of Vegetable Oils: Influence of Mass Transfer on Reaction Kinetics
Carbonation of Vegetable Oils: Influence of Mass Transfer on Reaction Kinetics Open
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