Recent progress in gasification/pyrolysis technologies for biomass conversion to energy

Abstract

In this review, we will be discussing existing techniques and recent progress in gasification and pyrolysis techniques for the conversion of cellulosic biomass into a viable source of energy. Topics of discussion will include biomass gasification to produce syngas and process concerns, as well as various ways to address these issues, biomass pyrolysis for production of bio-oil and examples of novel techniques published in recent articles, co-firing of biomass and coal and the use of co-gasification and co-pyrolysis, the combination of pyrolysis and gasification to process pyrolysis products to syngas through gasification and liquifaction of syngas and its conversion to fuels such as ethanol, methanol, and Fisher-Tropsh oil through modified catalysis.

Third-generation feed stocks for the clean and sustainable biotechnological production of bulk chemicals: synthesis of 2-hydroxyisobutyric acid

“…Above all, those factors emphasize even more the necessity of a turn in thinking regarding the handling of our resources while supporting new ideas and developments to move in the direction suggested in this investigation. Moreover, gases derived from biomass, i.e., synthesis gas comprised of hydrogen and carbon monoxide as a result of pyrolysis [4,75,76], are yet another source for product syntheses as the one described here. Adequate pathways are found in diverse microorganisms, such as in anaerobic clostridia.…”

Performance Investigation of an Advanced Robust Biomass Gasifier Operation for Drying Process at Hilly Region in India

“…Given the current monetary, socio-economic and alarming environmental issues associated with fossil fuels depletion, promotion on the biomass-based thermochemical processes had embarked on to receive attention. This is evidenced by reviews in the literature [1][2][3][4][5].…”

Valorization of agroindustrial solid residues and residues from biofuel production chains by thermochemical conversion: a review, citing Brazil as a case study

“…It is not intended as a comprehensive review; for this, the reader is referred to recent publications in the field (e.g., Babu, 2008;Bahng et al, 2009;Bridgwater, 2003Bridgwater, , 2012Digman et al, 2009;Mohan et al, 2006;Qi et al, 2007;Vamvuka, 2011;Venderbosch and Prins, 2010). As presented by these authors, in recent years most of the research has centered on the development of important features of successful reactors dedicated to biomass conversion; these include very high heating rates, carefully controlled temperature, and rapid quenching of pyrolysis products.…”