Intrinsic kinetics, thermodynamic parameters and reaction mechanism of non-isothermal degradation of torrefied Acacia nilotica using isoconversional methods

S Singh, JP Chakraborty, MK Mondal - Fuel, 2020 - Elsevier
The objective of this work is to examine the suitability of torrefied biomass for bio-energy
generation by investigating its physicochemical characteristics, kinetic and thermodynamic …

Pyrolysis characteristics, gas products, volatiles, and thermo–kinetics of industrial lignin via TG/DTG–FTIR/MS and in–situ Py–PI–TOF/MS

X Huang, H Yin, H Zhang, N Mei, L Mu - Energy, 2022 - Elsevier
The lignosulfonates and de–alkalized lignin pyrolysis characteristics were evaluated by
using TG/DTG–FTIR/MS and in–situ Py–PI–TOF/MS. TG/DTG experiments showed that …

Thermal degradation of rice husk: effect of pre-treatment on kinetic and thermodynamic parameters

M Kumar, PK Mishra, SN Upadhyay - Fuel, 2020 - Elsevier
Pyrolysis of untreated, acid treated and alkali treated rice husk (URH, ARH and ALRH,
respectively) was investigated. Pre-treatment resulted in change in values of proximate and …

Biochar and bio-oil fuel properties from nickel nanoparticles assisted pyrolysis of cassava peel

TC Egbosiuba - Heliyon, 2022 - cell.com
Direct biomass usage as a renewable fuel source and substitute for fossil fuels is
discouraging due to high moisture, low energy density and low bulk density. Herein …

TGA/MS/FT-IR study for kinetic evaluation and evolved gas analysis of a biomass/PVC co-pyrolysis process

G Özsin, AE Pütün - Energy conversion and management, 2019 - Elsevier
This study aims to investigate the thermal behaviours of a specific biomass and a polymer
sample through co-pyrolytic degradation. Therefore, a non-edible food processing waste …

Pyrolysis of acai seed biomass: kinetics and thermodynamic parameters using thermogravimetric analysis

VO Santos, LS Queiroz, RO Araujo, FCP Ribeiro… - Bioresource Technology …, 2020 - Elsevier
Abstract Acai (Euterpe oleracea Mart.) is a typical fruit of the Amazon region that annually
generates many tons of acai seeds. In this study, the thermogravimetric analysis of this …

Describing biomass pyrolysis kinetics using a generic hybrid intelligent model: a critical stage in sustainable waste-oriented biorefineries

M Aghbashlo, F Almasi, A Jafari, MH Nadian… - Renewable Energy, 2021 - Elsevier
The pyrolysis process is one of the most widely practised thermochemical pathways for
converting biomass into biofuel. The most challenging aspect of the pyrolysis conversion is …

Biochar development from thermal TGA studies of individual food waste vegetables and their blended systems

S Elkhalifa, P Parthasarathy, HR Mackey… - Biomass Conversion …, 2022 - Springer
The amount of food waste that is generated all over the world is enormous. As food wastes
are rich in nutrients and organics, they serve as a potential source for the generation of …

Thermal, kinetic and thermodynamic study for co-pyrolysis of pine needles and styrofoam using thermogravimetric analysis

AK Varma, N Lal, AK Rathore, R Katiyar, LS Thakur… - Energy, 2021 - Elsevier
This study investigate the thermal decomposition behavior of pine needles (PN), styrofoam
(SF) as well as their mixture at ratio of 1: 1 (w/w), determine the kinetic and thermodynamic …

Study on the pyrolysis kinetics of low-medium rank coals with distributed activation energy model

J Yan, M Liu, Z Feng, Z Bai, H Shui, Z Li, Z Lei, Z Wang… - Fuel, 2020 - Elsevier
A deep understanding of coal pyrolysis behaviors is essential for the clean and efficient coal
utilization. Detailed structural characterization and kinetic analysis could provide valuable …