Pyrolysis behavior and kinetics of biomass derived materials

Fisher, Timothy S.; Hajaligol, Mohammad R.; Waymack, Bruce E.; Kellogg, Diane S.

doi:10.1016/s0165-2370(01)00129-2

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“…16). The three steps of thermal degradation involved: i) evaporation of absorbed moisture on the surface of the composites at 100 °C (Pang et al 2015), ii) decomposition of hemicelluloses, cellulose, and lignin at 200 to 400 °C (Fisher et al 2002;Chun et al 2013), and iii) decomposition of the LLDPE/PVA matrix at 450 to 550 °C. Table 2 shows the TGA parameters of control and TMS-treated LLDPE/PVA/KNF composites.…”

Section: Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopymentioning

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Tensile Properties, Water Resistance, and Thermal Properties of Linear Low-Density Polyethylene/Polyvinyl Alcohol/Kenaf Composites: Effect of 3-(trimethoxysilyl) propyl Methacrylate (TMS) as a Silane Coupling Agent

2016

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aComposites containing linear low-density polyethylene/polyvinyl alcohol and various loadings of kenaf fiber were prepared using a Haake internal mixer. The loading of kenaf fiber varied from 10 to 40 parts per hundred resin (phr). The coupling agent 3-(trimethoxysilyl)propyl methacrylate (TMS) was evaluated for its effect on the processing torque, tensile properties, morphology, water resistance, and thermal properties of the composites. Composites without TMS were used as the control. The composites made from TMS-treated kenaf yielded higher stabilization torque, tensile strength, tensile modulus, water resistance, and thermal properties than the control composites. The improvements were attributed to the coupling effect of TMS.

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Section: Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopymentioning

confidence: 99%

Tensile Properties, Water Resistance, and Thermal Properties of Linear Low-Density Polyethylene/Polyvinyl Alcohol/Kenaf Composites: Effect of 3-(trimethoxysilyl) propyl Methacrylate (TMS) as a Silane Coupling Agent

2016

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“…The effect on the DTA signal is weak since the thermocouples of the instrument are located at the bottom of the sample and reference crucibles, relatively distant from where the evolved gases may react. Fisher et al [47] maintain that secondary reactions can be thermally neutral, depending on the conditions under which the char is generated. In the case of cellulose, a small exothermic effect is observed next to the 338°C endotherm, at around 400 °C, which is associated to the charring process.…”

Section: Tg-dtg/dta Analysis Of the Biomass Componentsmentioning

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Comparison of thermal behavior of natural and hot-washed sisal fibers based on their main components: Cellulose, xylan and lignin. TG-FTIR analysis of volatile products

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Abstract:This paper presents in a comprehensive way the thermal behavior of natural and hot-.washed sisal fibers, based on the fundamental components of lignocellulosic materials: cellulose, xylan and lignin. The research highlights the influence exerted on the thermal stability of sisal fibers by other constituents such as non-cellulosic polysaccharides (NCP) and mineral matter. Thermal changes were investigated by thermal X-ray diffraction (TXRD), analyzing the crystallinity index (%Ic) of cellulosic samples, and by simultaneous thermogravimetric and differential thermal analysis coupled with Fourier-transformed infrared spectrometry (TG/DTA-FTIR), which allowed to examine the evolution of the main volatile compounds evolved during the degradation under inert and oxidizing atmospheres. The work demonstrates the potential of this technique to elucidate different steps during the thermal decomposition of sisal, providing extensible results to other lignocellulosic fibers, through the analysis of the evolution of CO 2 , CO, H 2 O, CH 4 , acetic acid, formic acid, methanol, formaldehyde and 2-butanone, and comparing it with the volatile products from pyrolysis of the biomass components. The hydroxyacetaldehyde detected during pyrolysis of sisal is indicative of an alternative route to that of levoglucosan, generated during cellulose pyrolysis.Hot-washing at 75 ºC mostly extracts non-cellulosic components of low decomposition temperature, and reduces the range of temperature in which sisal decomposition occurs, causing a retard in the pyrolysis stage and increasing Tb NCP and Tb CEL , temperatures at the maximum mass loss rate of non-cellulosic polysaccharides and cellulose decompositions, respectively. However, enriching sisal fibers in cellulose produces a decrease of Tb CEL under an oxidizing atmosphere, and furthermore, a delay of the combustion process, displacing Tb COM to higher temperatures.The results and findings of the paper would help further understanding of thermal processes where agave fibers are involved, as the decomposition of their composites.

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“…The kinetic parameters for the pyrolysis of the fuels were estimated from the TGA mass loss curves obtained and are listed in Table 6. For this, it was assumed a global first-order reaction rate [36][37][38][39][40][41] and the pre-exponential factors A (s -1 ) and activation energies Ea (kJ/mol) were calculated according to the reaction rate constant method [41][42][43]. The correlation coefficients (R 2 ) are also reported in Table 6.…”

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Characterization of Selected Nigerian Biomass for Combustion and Pyrolysis Applications

Akinrinola¹,

Darvell²,

Jones³

et al. 2014

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Biomass is the most utilised form of renewable energy, especially in developing nations, and is a possible replacement for fossil fuel in power generation. The most commonly used method for recovering energy from biomass is combustion. Many countries are exploring the utilisation of energy crops and indigenous residues to deliver sustainable sources of biomass. For these bioresources, detailed characterisation of the fuel properties is essential in order to optimise the combustion processes. In this study, some potential energy crops and woods from Nigeria, namely Terminalia superba, Gmelina arborea, Lophira alata, Nauclea diderrichii, and also one 2 abundant agricultural residue, palm kernel expellers (PKE) were characterised for their combustion properties. Standard characterisation methods such as proximate and ultimate analyses, metals analysis, and ash fusion test were used for this purpose and the results were compared to some UK biomass. In addition, their thermal conversion was assessed by thermogravimetric analysis and pyrolysis-gas chromatographyÐmass spectrometry. Finally, combustion studies were conducted by suspending single biomass particles in a methane flame to obtain information on reactivities and combustion characteristics. Results indicate that the ash fractions in the Nigerian woods were low in K, Si, and Ca, resulting in low calculated alkali indices, hence these fuels are not predicted to cause severe fouling problems. Furthermore, the analysis of the evolved product during devolatilisation from Py-GC-MS suggests that the content of oil is high in Gmelina. Finally, the results from the single particle combustion experiments revealed longer char burn out rate for Lophira and Nauclea when compared with those of Terminalia and Gmelina.Keywords: biomass, torrefaction, energy, combustion, pyrolysis. Nigeria has large reserves of gas and solid minerals, and the largest oil reserves in Africa.Consequently the country has a very high dependence on crude oil, which contributes seedling nurseries, and plantation management [7]. Woods in the plantations include Gmelina, Terminalia, teak, eucalyptus, and pine. Tropical rain forest is the major source of timber supply and energy crops in Nigeria with high plant diversity of over 4,600 plant species. The forest covers 10% of the countryÕs land area with over 560 tree species at a range of about 30 to 70 species per hectare for trees ≥ 5 cm diameter at breast height (dbh) [8].Terminalia superba is a tree found in the tropical lowland forest in Nigeria. The tree is planted around April at the beginning of the rainy season, and thrives on rich, well-drained alluvial soils, although it can also be cultivated on other soil types namely lateritic sands, gravel and clays, lava, black basaltic clays and crystalline soils. The wood air dries rapidly, degrades slightly and is lightweight to medium-weight, with a density ranging from 370Ð730 kg/m³ at a moisture content of about 12% [9]. Once the wood is dried, it becomes stable. The chemical composition

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Pyrolysis behavior and kinetics of biomass derived materials

Cited by 456 publications

References 27 publications

Tensile Properties, Water Resistance, and Thermal Properties of Linear Low-Density Polyethylene/Polyvinyl Alcohol/Kenaf Composites: Effect of 3-(trimethoxysilyl) propyl Methacrylate (TMS) as a Silane Coupling Agent

Tensile Properties, Water Resistance, and Thermal Properties of Linear Low-Density Polyethylene/Polyvinyl Alcohol/Kenaf Composites: Effect of 3-(trimethoxysilyl) propyl Methacrylate (TMS) as a Silane Coupling Agent

Comparison of thermal behavior of natural and hot-washed sisal fibers based on their main components: Cellulose, xylan and lignin. TG-FTIR analysis of volatile products

Characterization of Selected Nigerian Biomass for Combustion and Pyrolysis Applications

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