Thermal Degradation Kinetics of Sugarcane Bagasse and Soft Wood Cellulose

Mohomane, Samson Masulubanye; Motaung, T.E.; Revaprasadu, Neerish

doi:10.3390/ma10111246

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“…heating rates, atmosphere, sample source and size), which varied between studies. Literature values of activation energy for sugarcane and softwood in nitrogen are 168 and 161 kJ/mol, respectively [22], and 151 and 150 kJ/mol, respectively [23]. The sugarcane and softwood samples in the studies were composed of similar wt.…”

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confidence: 98%

Status Report - Fiberboard Properties and Degradation Rates for Storage of the 9975 Shipping Package in KAC

Daugherty

Truong

2018

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Status Report - Fiberboard Properties and Degradation Rates for Storage of the 9975 Shipping Package in KAC

Daugherty

Truong

2018

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“…The heat flow (mWmg −1 ) is often measured to elucidate the thermal transformation occurring during the reaction using Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) [16]. The DSC curves obtained during the thermal transformation of carrot grass and mott grass biomass are shown in Figure 2.…”

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“…Therefore, in order to utilize any biomass for pyrolysis, it is necessary to understand the detailed pyrolysis conditions and kinetics of the reaction chemistry [11]. To this end, several studies have been conducted to elucidate the pyrolytic behavior and product formation using the biomass of several plants or their waste, including red pepper waste [11], sawdust [12], elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum) [13], tobacco waste [14], camel grass (Cymbopogon schoenanthus) [15], para grass (Urochloa mutica) [4], sugarcane bagasse [16], sweet potato starch [17], tomato waste [18], and wastes from agro-industrial activities [19]. These studies have used thermogravimetric (TGA) and differential scanning calorimetric (DSC) analyses.…”

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Pyrolysis and Thermogravimetric Study to Elucidate the Bioenergy Potential of Novel Feedstock Produced on Poor Soils While Keeping the Environmental Sustainability Intact

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This work focused on exploring the bioenergy potential of biomass produced on salt-affected soils by growing two types of grasses, namely Parthenium hysterophorus (carrot grass) and Pennesetum benthiumo (mott grass), without using fertilizers or pesticides. The whole plant biomass of both grasses was pyrolyzed at three heating rates (10, 30, and 50 °C min−1) in a joined Thermogravimetry–Differential Scanning Calorimetry (TGA–DSC) analyzer under an inert (nitrogen) environment. The pyrolysis of both grasses was shown to occur in a three-stage process, while most of the thermal transformation occurred at the temperature range of 240–400 °C. The pyrolytic behavior was assessed by estimating the kinetic parameters, using the isoconversional models of Kissenger–Akahira–Sunose and Ozawa–Flynn–Wall. The average values of the activation energy of carrot and mott grasses were shown to be 267 kJ mol−1 (R2 ≥ 0.98) and 188 kJ mol−1 (R2 ≥ 0.98), indicating the suitability of both grasses for co-pyrolysis. Whereas, the difference in the values of enthalpy change and the activation energy was shown to be <~5 kJ mol−1 at each fractional point, which indicated that the product formation was being favored. Moreover, the high heating values of carrot grass (18.25 MJ kg−1) and mott grass (18.63 MJ kg−1) have shown a remarkable bioenergy potential and suitability of co-pyrolysis for both grasses. This study will lead to establishing an energy-efficient and cost-effective process for the thermal transformation of biomass to bioenergy.

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“…Recently, consumer demand for healthier, safer and natural products has increased [1][2][3]. Consequently, in recent years, there has been growing interest in the development of materials from natural polymers, particularly those obtained from renewable resources [4,5].…”

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Preparation and Characterization of Hemicellulose Films from Sugarcane Bagasse

Braga

Poletto

2020

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Hemicellulose is one of the most common polysaccharides found in nature. Its use as a green and sustainable raw material for industries is desirable. In this work, an alkaline-alcoholic method was used to extract hemicelluloses from sugarcane bagasse. After extraction, films with 2%, 3% and 4% (w/v) hemicellulose were produced. The films’ morphology, thickness, water solubility, tensile properties and thermal stability were evaluated. The Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) results reveal that the method used removes the hemicellulose from bagasse with a low concentration of lignin. The films presented a compact and dense structure with uniformity in thickness associated with higher solubility in water. The increase in hemicellulose content increased tensile strength, but reduced the tensile strain of the films. Thermogravimetric analysis indicated that the increase in hemicellulose content reduced the films’ thermal stability. Thus, these films may act as useful, biodegradable and environmentally friendly materials for engineering applications.

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Thermal Degradation Kinetics of Sugarcane Bagasse and Soft Wood Cellulose

Cited by 45 publications

References 36 publications

Status Report - Fiberboard Properties and Degradation Rates for Storage of the 9975 Shipping Package in KAC

Status Report - Fiberboard Properties and Degradation Rates for Storage of the 9975 Shipping Package in KAC

Pyrolysis and Thermogravimetric Study to Elucidate the Bioenergy Potential of Novel Feedstock Produced on Poor Soils While Keeping the Environmental Sustainability Intact

Preparation and Characterization of Hemicellulose Films from Sugarcane Bagasse

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