Biomass Carbonization

Abstract

Carbonization is the art of reinventing the waste biomass into a carbonÀ/energy-rich charcoal. It redefines the principles of renewable energy and power generation. Char is produced by a pyrolysis process in which the biomass is heated in an inert atmosphere to high temperatures until absorbed volatiles are expelled thus enriching its heating value and energy content. Carbonization itself is an old process that is being used till now, but the renewed interest in it especially with biomass is because it opens new doors for commercial and scientific applications. The carbon can be extracted from the produced char to form the precious graphite and graphene. This chapter provides a general overview about slow pyrolysis processes including carbonization and the torrefaction process which is a mild carbonization process. The characterization of different biomass species and their effect on the carbonization process and the final product will be also discussed. Different carbonization processes and methodologies which vary in the process parameters will be addressed, and the most promising ones will be highlighted. An important addition to this chapter is the general design parameters, methodologies, and factors that must be taken into consideration when designing carbonization reactors for lab and industrial designs.

Carbonaceous Adsorbents in the Removal of Aquaculture Pollutants: A Technical Review of Methods and Mechanisms

“…Pyrolysis is most commonly used for the carbonisation of AC precursors, which is conducted in an inert atmosphere (usually N 2 or Ar), typically at temperatures below 800 • C (Amer and Elwardany, 2020;Strezov et al, 2007;Ighalo et al, 2022). The process breaks down organic matter such as biomass into carbon-rich biochar and waste products, namely: carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, hydrogen, short chain hydrocarbons and liquid products (bio-oil and tar).…”

Biorefineries: Achievements and challenges for a bio-based economy

“…For example, the pulp and paper industry has traditionally used the residual lignin byproduct from the pulping process as a waste to produce energy by combustion ( Bajwa et al, 2019 ). 2) Carbonization ( Amer and Elwardany, 2020 ), ( Ronsse et al, 2015 ): It is one of the oldest biomass conversion processes known. It is a thermochemical process to increase the carbon content by the volume of biomass through thermochemical decomposition.…”

“…2) Carbonization ( Amer and Elwardany, 2020 ), ( Ronsse et al, 2015 ): It is one of the oldest biomass conversion processes known. It is a thermochemical process to increase the carbon content by the volume of biomass through thermochemical decomposition.…”

Study of the distribution of lead (Pb) on mangrove roots (Rhizophora mucronata) and the utilization of mangrove roots as solid fuel

“…The duration of the cooking process is determined by the volume of organic matter, the partial size of the material, the density of the material, the degree of dryness of the material, the amount of oxygen entering and the smoke coming out of the combustion chamber. In summary, carbonization process can be shown in Figure 1 [11]. In Indonesia, wood charcoal briquettes for wood raw materials, hard skin and coconut shells already have SNI standards with SNI number 01-1682-1989 with the quality requirements shown in the Table 1.…”