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Energy & Fuels
Sabah Mariyam, Mohammad Alherbawi, Naim Rashid, Tareq Al-Ansari, Gordon McKay
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Agricultural Engineering
Ranjeet Kumar Mishra
Summary: The present study investigates the physicochemical characterization, kinetic, thermal degradation behaviors, and online characterization of vapour products. The results demonstrate the potential of the pyrolysis feedstock and provide insights into the reaction mechanisms and composition changes during pyrolysis process.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Energy & Fuels
Tewodros Kassa Dada, Md Anwarul Islam, Alex Xiaofei Duan, Elsa Antunes
Summary: This study investigated the catalytic co-pyrolysis of ironbark and waste cooking oil using bimetallic strontium oxide-loaded hierarchical Y-zeolite. The results showed that Cu-SrO/Y-zeolite catalyst had the highest aromatic yield at a temperature of 750℃ and a catalyst to feedstock ratio of 1:1.
JOURNAL OF THE ENERGY INSTITUTE
(2022)
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Agricultural Engineering
Douglas Hungwe, Saleem Ullah, Petri Kilpelainen, Sarut Theppitak, Lu Ding, Fumitake Takahashi
Summary: The study found that consecutive hydrothermal treatment and water washing of coconut fibers can effectively remove water-soluble and exchangeable potassium. This pretreatment approach can produce bio-oils that are inorganic-free, thermally stable, and chemically stable.
BIOMASS & BIOENERGY
(2021)
Article
Thermodynamics
Jana Ruzickova, Helena Raclavska, Dagmar Juchelkova, Marek Kucbel, Konstantin Raclavsky, Barbora Svedova, Michal Safar, Christoph Pfeifer, Jitka Hrbek
Summary: This paper aims to find a simple way to identify the addition of unauthorized waste (plastics) in residential boilers burning wood as the main fuel. The study found that the burning of plastics leaves a trace in char deposits, and the presence of combusted plastics can be identified by analyzing unique organic compounds formed during the pyrolysis phase of combustion using pyrolysis gas chromatography. By sampling char in boilers and analyzing samples for markers of plastics incineration, this method can be used by authorities to identify unauthorized waste combustion.
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Chemistry, Analytical
Lingjun Zhu, Jian Xu, Yujie Dai, Jian Jiang, Shan Liao, Guojun Zhou, Shurong Wang
Summary: This study investigated the thermal degradation process of tobacco leaves and the release behavior of small molecular gas products. The results showed that the composition of nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds and hydrocarbons in the tobacco leaves was highly influenced by temperature.
JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL AND APPLIED PYROLYSIS
(2022)
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Engineering, Environmental
Wei-Hsin Chen, Shih-Che Sun, Jherwin B. Ocreto, Thanh-Binh Nguyen, Su Shiung Lam, Young-Kwon Park, Cheng-Di Dong
Summary: The detailed combustion behavior and pyrolysis kinetics of microplastics are still absent in the current research. Adding silica to HDPE microplastics can effectively avoid their agglomeration during pyrolysis. The results suggest that less than 20% of PE in the mixture can retain microplastic pyrolysis characteristics.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Zhiwei Wang, Mengge Wu, Gaofeng Chen, Mengju Zhang, Tanglei Sun, Kiran G. Burra, Shuaihua Guo, Yan Chen, Shuhua Yang, Zaifeng Li, Tingzhou Lei, Ashwani K. Gupta
Summary: Co-pyrolysis technology is an important method for the efficient utilization of waste tires and biomass resources, with synergistic effects observed in the pyrolysis of waste tire and maize stalk. The co-pyrolysis process showed increased weight loss, and the FTIR and GC/MS analysis revealed similar functional groups and improved product yields.
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Thermodynamics
Ryan D. Merckel, Mike D. Heydenrych, Bruce B. Sithole
Summary: The study presents an advancement in Py-GC/MS with EGA-MS, allowing prediction of elemental composition and calorific content of pyrolysis products. It reduces the need for other analytical methods and demonstrates the impact of various catalysts on pyrolysis oil. Different dominant mechanisms, changes in elemental composition, and effects on calorific value were observed.
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Engineering, Chemical
Kamil Roman, Jan Barwicki, Marek Hryniewicz, Dominika Szadkowska, Jan Szadkowski
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the influence of biomass micronization on energy production using a converted aircraft turbine AI-20. Results showed significant variations in energy production from different biomass sources, and the thermal decomposition of wheat straw was studied to understand the process further.
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Chemistry, Analytical
Salman Raza Naqvi, Muhammad Naqvi, Abrar Inayat, Paula Blanco-Sanchez
Summary: This study investigates the impact of synthetic zeolites with different shapes and properties on the products of microalgae pyrolysis, showing that delaminated zeolites can more effectively promote deoxygenation reactions to produce aromatic compounds.
JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL AND APPLIED PYROLYSIS
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sabah Mariyam, Shifa Zuhara, Prakash Parthasarathy, Gordon McKay
Summary: Py-GC/MS is a quick and highly effective method to analyse volatiles from small amounts of feeds, combining pyrolysis with GC and MS. This review focuses on using zeolites and other catalysts in the fast co-pyrolysis of various feedstocks to improve specific volatile product yields. Zeolite catalysts, especially HZSM-5, result in a synergistic reduction of oxygen and an increase in hydrocarbon content. The review also discusses the use of metal catalysts, self-catalytic feedstocks, and the combination of catalysts to improve aromatic yield during co-pyrolysis.
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Chemistry, Analytical
A. Marcilla, D. Berenguer, I. Martinez
Summary: Five potential additives, including three zeolites and two silicates, have been studied for reducing harmful compounds generated when smoking Heet tobacco. The results show that USY and SBA-15 additives exhibit significant reductions, with SBA-15 showing the largest reduction in total particle matter.
JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL AND APPLIED PYROLYSIS
(2022)
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Chemistry, Applied
Jiaxing Song, Kai Sun, Qunxing Huang
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FUEL PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
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Mpho Thabang Rapoo, Saranpreet Singh, Katie Chong, Scott Banks, Paula H. Blanco Sanchez
Summary: Through thermal and catalytic fast pyrolysis experiments, it was found that Prosopis juliflora can be processed as a mixture to achieve high yields of aromatics, eliminating the need for pre-separation. The use of zeolite-based catalysts improved product distribution and reduced the proportion of oxygenates.
JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL AND APPLIED PYROLYSIS
(2023)
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Engineering, Chemical
Wender S. Carualho, Tiago J. Oliveira, Cassia R. Cardoso, Carlos H. Ataide
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH & DESIGN
(2015)
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Energy & Fuels
Irineu Petri Junior, Marina S. Pereira, Jessika M. dos Santos, Claudio R. Duarte, Carlos H. Ataide, Curt M. de A. Panisset
JOURNAL OF PETROLEUM SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2015)
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Engineering, Chemical
Arley S. Rossi, Marcella G. Faria, Marina S. Pereira, Carlos H. Ataide
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Thermodynamics
J. A. Santana, N. G. Sousa, C. R. Cardoso, W. S. Carvalho, C. H. Ataide
JOURNAL OF THERMAL ANALYSIS AND CALORIMETRY
(2016)
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Thermodynamics
Wender Santana Carvalho, Jose Alair Santana Junior, Tiago Jose Pires de Oliveira, Carlos Henrique Ataide
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Agricultural Engineering
Wender Santana Carvalho, Douglas Ferreira Martins, Fernando Rosa Gomes, Inacio Ramos Leite, Leandro Gustavo da Silva, Reinaldo Ruggiero, Eduardo Mathias Richter
BIOMASS & BIOENERGY
(2011)
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Engineering, Chemical
Marina Seixas Pereira, Curt Max de Avila Panisset, Andre Leibsohn Martins, Carlos Henrique Marques de Sa, Marcos Antonio de Souza Barrozo, Carlos Henrique Ataide
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2014)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Jessika M. Santos, Marina S. Pereira, Irineu P. Junior, Matheus M. R. Pena, Carlos H. Ataide
Article
Energy & Fuels
W. S. Carvalho, J. A. Santana Junior, C. H. Ataide
JOURNAL OF THE ENERGY INSTITUTE
(2020)
Proceedings Paper
Engineering, Chemical
M. S. Pereira, C. M. A. Panisset, T. B. Lima, C. H. Ataide
ADVANCED POWDER TECHNOLOGY VIII, PTS 1 AND 2
(2012)
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Agricultural Engineering
Jingmo Zhou, Shubin Wu, Ying Liu
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INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
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Agricultural Engineering
Yuping Li, Ziyan Xie, Yun Huang, Jiangyi Zeng, Chao Yang, Ling Yuan, Ying Wang, Yongqing Li
Summary: In this study, the characteristic flavonoids (CFs) of three licorice species were identified through integrated metabolic and transcriptomic analysis. The key regulators of CF biosynthesis were also identified. These findings provide valuable information for understanding the biosynthesis of CFs and future breeding of Glycyrrhiza varieties.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
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Agricultural Engineering
Xianjie Pan, Zhaoyi Luo, Fanqi Liu, Quanqian Yi, Yanning Zeng
Summary: This study presents a novel strategy for fabricating fully bio-based epoxy vitrimers using peach gum and itaconic acid, which exhibit superior mechanical properties and thermostability. The materials were characterized and the self-healing and recycling capabilities were evaluated. The results demonstrate the potential of using these materials for sustainable industrial applications.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Mohsen Sabzi-Nojadeh, Mohammad Pouresmaeil, Mina Amani, Mehdi Younessi-Hamzekhanlu, Filippo Maggi
Summary: This study shows that inoculating Summer savory plants with endophytic fungus Trichoderma harzianum can improve plant growth and increase salt tolerance. The fungus enhances growth, restores chlorophyll and antioxidant levels, reduces harmful substances, and increases proline and soluble sugar levels, thereby increasing crop productivity in saline conditions.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
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Agricultural Engineering
Yu Liu, Lei Li, Aichen Zhao, Xiuming Song, Lulu Wei, Mengdi Fang, Chuchu Zheng, Xiaodong Zhu
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INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
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Agricultural Engineering
Mesut Budak, Mirac Kilic, Hikmet Guenal, Ismail Velik, Mesut Sirri
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INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Rui Tian, Yue Liu, Chao Wang, Weikun Jiang, Srinivas Janaswamy, Guihua Yang, Xingxiang Ji, Gaojin Lyu
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INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Marcos Vinicius Silva de Andrade, Simone Ribeiro Lucho, Renato Delmondez de Castro, Paulo Roberto Ribeiro
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INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
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Agricultural Engineering
Eleonora Cintura, Paulina Faria, Luisa Molari, Luca Barbaresi, Dario D'Orazio, Lina Nunes
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INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
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Agricultural Engineering
Stiina Kotiranta, Juha-Matti Pihlava, Titta Kotilainen, Pauliina Palonen
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INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
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Xuze Liu, Fangmin Liang, Jinyuan Cheng, Xuelian Zhou, Jia Wang, Guigan Fang, Kuizhong Shen, Xianzhi Meng, Chen Huang, Arthur J. Ragauskas
Summary: A novel Na2S-facilitated DES pretreatment method was proposed to fractionate moso bamboo, which achieved high lignin removal and preserved most cellulose and hemicellulose with excellent enzymatic digestibility.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
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Agricultural Engineering
Zechun Ren, Xinyuan Zhou, Kejiao Ding, Tong Ji, Hao Sun, Xiang Chi, Yunzhao Wei, Min Xu
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INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
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Article
Agricultural Engineering
Yurany Camacho Ardila, Jaiver Efren Jaimes Figueroa, Maria Regina Wolf Maciel
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INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
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Agricultural Engineering
Xiaohan Chen, Xianke Wang, Lili Shang, Xinxin Ma, Changhua Fang, Benhua Fei, Huanrong Liu, Shuqin Zhang
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INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
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Agricultural Engineering
Tianfeng Liu, Yuxin Liu, Yunlin Fu, Mengji Qiao, Penglian Wei, Zhigao Liu, Yingjian Li
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INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)