Bio-Oil Production from <i>Prosopis juliflora</i> via Microwave Pyrolysis

Suriapparao, Dadi V.; Pradeep, N.; Vinu, R.

doi:10.1021/acs.energyfuels.5b00357

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“…• The biomass particle sizes of 2-4 mm are better for microwave-assisted pyrolysis, and these particle sizes are larger than the optimal particle sizes (0.85-2 mm) for the conventional electrical heating pyrolysis [79,110].…”

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confidence: 98%

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Worldwide efforts are being made to increase the use of renewable energy in order to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases. Africa is blessed with abundant resources of fossil fuels as well as renewable energy resources. Yet the continent, especially sub-Saharan Africa, is afflicted with power crisis. For example, in Nigeria, erratic electricity supplies will persist unless the government diversifies her energy sources and adopt new technologies available in the electricity generation sector. International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has called for promotion of increased utilization of the continent's vast renewable energy resources to accelerate development. This review examines the perspective of renewable energy from biomass as an important strategy for a sustainable development in Nigeria. The paper also addresses the use of pyrolysis technology--an efficient thermo-chemical process for energy applications. However, the study presents on applications either to replace fossil fuel in an existing diesel engine-based power generation system or to generate electricity using a gas engine. The work also presented herein addresses the use of industrial-and non-industrial-derived biomass residues for energy purposes with specific example on solid palm oil residues in Nigeria. The current status of pyrolysis technology and its potential for commercial application for bio-fuel production using microwave-assisted pyrolysis in Nigeria are presented. This study will extensively review the recent work on microwave-assisted technology applied to the pyrolysis process. It is estimated that electrical power generation potential at about 500 MW can be obtained by using only the available residues from oil palm industry in Nigeria. This potential can be increased 10-fold with more emphasis on expansion and modernization of oil palm industry in Nigeria. This will benefit in terms of higher revenue from the palm oil export as well as higher renewable energy generation from its biomass residue using the microwave-assisted pyrolysis technology.

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“…Particle size • Smaller feedstock particle size generally improves the microwave-assisted pyrolysis process by increasing the heating rate as well as the maximal temperature [110].…”

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Microwave pyrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass––a contribution to power Africa

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“…The ash content of a biomass feedstock also affects the microwave absorbance of the biomass feedstock, because ash components (Al 2 O 3 , CaO, Fe 2 O 3 , K 2 O, MgO, MnO, MnO 2 , Na 2 O, TiO 2 , etc.) are generally good microwave absorbents, and thus high ash content in biomass feedstock leads to increase in heating rates and maximum reaction temperatures accompanied by high bio-oil yield [67,68]. However, as the ash components themselves cannot be changed to bio-oil components, the high ash content may reduce the overall bio-oil yields [69,70].…”

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Microwave-Assisted Pyrolysis of Biomass for Bio-Oil Production: A Review of the Operation Parameters

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Journal of Energy Resources Technology

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As compared with the conventional electrical heating pyrolysis, microwave-assisted pyrolysis (MAP) is more rapid and efficient due to its unique heating mechanisms. However, bio-oil production from MAP of biomass is strongly dependent on the operation parameters. Based on the recent researches, this study reviews the effects of the main operation parameters including microwave power, pyrolysis temperature, and pyrolysis time on the bio-oil yield obtained from MAP of biomass. The results show that microwave power, pyrolysis temperature, and pyrolysis time usually increase the bio-oil yield initially and decrease the bio-oil yield finally. The reported optimal microwave powers, pyrolysis temperatures, and pyrolysis times were mainly in the ranges of 300–1500 W, 400–800 °C, and 6–25 min, respectively. The mechanisms for bio-oil produced from MAP of biomass as affected by the main operation parameters were also analyzed.

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“…[17][18][19] Great advance has been made for removal of MB using biochar as adsorbent over the past decade. 6,16,17 Especially, the ZnCl 2 , 20 H 2 O 2 21,22 and NaOH-engineered 23 biochars were prepared for removal of MB from aqueous solution due to their relatively high adsorption capabilities. Yet, largely excessive modier and high pyrolysis temperature are required for the preparation of these biochars.…”

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Enhancing the adsorption capability of areca leaf biochar for methylene blue by K₂FeO₄-catalyzed oxidative pyrolysis at low temperature

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Bio-Oil Production from Prosopis juliflora via Microwave Pyrolysis

Abstract: Figure S1. Snapshots of P. juliflora biomass of different particle sizes.

Cited by 105 publications

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Microwave pyrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass––a contribution to power Africa

Microwave pyrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass––a contribution to power Africa

Microwave-Assisted Pyrolysis of Biomass for Bio-Oil Production: A Review of the Operation Parameters

Enhancing the adsorption capability of areca leaf biochar for methylene blue by K₂FeO₄-catalyzed oxidative pyrolysis at low temperature

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Bio-Oil Production from Prosopis juliflora via Microwave Pyrolysis

Abstract: Figure S1. Snapshots of P. juliflora biomass of different particle sizes.

Cited by 105 publications

References 44 publications

Microwave pyrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass––a contribution to power Africa

Microwave pyrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass––a contribution to power Africa

Microwave-Assisted Pyrolysis of Biomass for Bio-Oil Production: A Review of the Operation Parameters

Enhancing the adsorption capability of areca leaf biochar for methylene blue by K2FeO4-catalyzed oxidative pyrolysis at low temperature

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Enhancing the adsorption capability of areca leaf biochar for methylene blue by K₂FeO₄-catalyzed oxidative pyrolysis at low temperature