Article
Agricultural Engineering
Silawan Sangthong, Worasak Phetwarotai, Muhammad Saifullah Abu Bakar, Benjamas Cheirsilp, Neeranuch Phusunti
Summary: This study comparatively analyzed the potential of palm kernel shell and its isolated lignin for the production of phenol and phenolic compounds via the pyrolysis process. The experimental results showed that the isolated lignin had a higher bio-oil yield and total fraction of phenol and phenolic compounds.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Yiyang Li, Guanyan Li, Yafeng Yang, Xiangmeng Chen, Wanxi Peng, Hanyin Li
Summary: This study explores the potential of Staphylea holocarpa wood as a bio-oil and improves its production using nanocatalysts. The extract from S. holocarpa wood contains abundant chemical components that can be used in biomedicine, cosmetics, and biofuels, with broad industrial application prospects.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
A. S. A. Hamed, N. I. F. M. Yusof, M. S. Yahya, E. Cardozo, N. F. Munajat
Summary: This paper explores the feasibility of converting oil palm biomass (OPB) into valuable commodities through concentrated solar-driven pyrolysis in Malaysia. It provides an overview of OPB production, stakeholders, and challenges in the industry. The potential benefits and techniques of OPB pyrolysis are discussed, along with Malaysia's solar potential and suitable locations. The paper recommends Tawau in Sabah as an ideal location for OPB solar pyrolysis due to its solar availability, potential OPB resources, and supportive infrastructure.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Oguzhan Alagoz, Nazan Yilmaz, Meltem Dilek
Summary: This study aims to utilize pomegranate peel waste through pyrolysis to produce beneficial products. The liquid product derived from the waste can be used as a biofuel, while the solid product can serve as an effective adsorbent for dye removal. Various characterization techniques were employed to analyze the bio-oil and biochar produced under optimal pyrolysis conditions. The results revealed the presence of phenol, alcohol, ketone, and aldehyde groups in the bio-oil, and the activated carbon derived from biochar exhibited a high surface area. The adsorption analysis showed that the efficiency was influenced by pH, temperature, and initial concentration.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Rui Diao, Yaojun Yang, Yakai Ma, Xifeng Zhu
Summary: This study explored a method of recycling the distillation residue of bio-oil by co-pyrolysis with walnut shell under CO2-induced atmospheres, investigating co-pyrolytic mechanism, kinetic responses, and product distribution. The results showed that the co-pyrolytic interaction suppressed high-temperature pyrolysis, with activation energy influenced by induced atmospheres and DR fractions, and CO2 mainly altering kinetic mechanisms at early stages.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Yanisa Chantanumat, Worasak Phetwarotai, Silawan Sangthong, Arkom Palamanit, Muhammad Saifullah Abu Bakar, Benjamas Cheirsilp, Neeranuch Phusunti
Summary: Wastes from oil palm plantations and mill processing can be utilized as renewable resources for bio-energy and biochemicals development. This study found that different types of oil palm wastes produce different bio-oil and biochar products during slow pyrolysis, with variations in chemical compositions and properties. These findings are important for the selection and control of pyrolysis processes for oil palm wastes.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Jan Nisar, Ali Ahmad, Ghulam Ali, Nafees Ur Rehman, Afzal Shah, Iltaf Shah
Summary: This study investigated the thermal degradation of peanut shells and the influence of a termite hill as a catalyst. The findings showed that the termite hill reduced the degradation temperature and activation energy, and also modified the composition of the bio-oil.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Yassir Makkawi, Yehya El Sayed, Dionysia-Angeliki Lyra, Fatemeh Hassan Pour, Muhammad Khan, Mohamed Badrelzaman
Summary: The study evaluated the potential of Salicornia bigelovii seed and seedless-plant for biofuel and biochar production through pyrolysis, showing significant differences in chemical composition and properties. The seed produced high bio-oil yield with fatty acids commonly found in vegetable oils, while the seedless-plant produced a liquid with low bio-oil content resembling brackish water. Biochars from both feed-stocks were stable for long term carbon sequestration. Pyrolysis of the S. bigelovii seed was found to offer a good opportunity for biofuel production in arid/semi-arid saline regions.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Maria Eugenia Taverna, Carlos A. Busatto, Richard A. Pujro, Melisa Paola Bertero
Summary: This study introduces high school students to renewable energy and focuses on the pyrolysis process of converting lignocellulosic biomass into bio-oil. Through a series of straightforward experiments, students analyze outcome measurements such as yield calculations and temperature measurements. The generated bio-oils are evaluated by measuring their pH, density, and by separating water and ether components. Planar chromatography is used to analyze the composition of the bio-oils. This educational approach not only enhances students' understanding of pyrolysis and bio-oil characteristics but also cultivates their critical thinking and decision-making skills in the field of renewable energy.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Oraleou Sangue Djandja, Adekunle Akim Salami, Haojun Yuan, Hongwei Lin, Zizhi Huang, Shimin Kang
Summary: In this study, eXtreme Gradient Boosting was used to predict the bio-oil yield during solvothermal liquefaction of lignocellulosic biowaste. It was found that the prediction of the biomass conversion was crucial in establishing an accurate model. By combining the contents of biochemical components and operating factors, the best prediction for the biomass conversion was achieved. Introduction of the biomass conversion as an input improved the prediction accuracy of bio-oil yield. The best prediction models were explained using game theory-based feature importance and partial dependence plotting analysis, shedding light on biomass conversion pathways and bio-oil generation mechanism.
JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL AND APPLIED PYROLYSIS
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Simona Domazetovska, Vladimir Strezov, Risto V. Filkoski, Tao Kan
Summary: This paper investigates the potential of biomass pyrolysis as a sustainable and renewable energy solution. It analyzes the pyrolytic gas, oil, and char produced from different biomass types and evaluates their energy potential and suitability.
Article
Energy & Fuels
M. C. Ndukwu, C. Onyeoziri
Summary: This research investigates the effect of different pre-treatment methods on oil recovery from African oil bean seeds for biodiesel production. The results show that solar drying is the most effective drying method, and the biodiesel produced meets the ASTM standard.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
A. H. Zulkafli, H. Hassan, M. A. Ahmad, A. T. Mohd Din
Summary: This study investigates the co-pyrolysis of palm kernel shell and polypropylene and its effects on the quantity and quality of the products. The results demonstrate that co-pyrolysis can produce sustainable liquid fuel and chemicals, with an increase in the production of hydrocarbons and esters under certain conditions.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Radi A. Alsulami, Saad A. El-Sayed, Mohamed A. Eltaher, Akram Mohammad, Khalid H. Almitani, Mohamed E. Mostafa
Summary: This study used TGA to evaluate the thermal degradation characteristics of date palm leaves, seeds, leaf stems, and their blends at different heating rates. The kinetic parameters were determined using the KAS and OFW methods, and it was found that the heating rate significantly affected the thermal degradation. Higher heating rates resulted in better pyrolysis performance.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Anurita Selvarajoo, Yu Ling Wong, Kuan Shiong Khoo, Wei-Hsin Chen, Pau Loke Show
Summary: This study investigates the conversion of citrus peels biomass into biochar through slow pyrolysis and examines the effect of pyrolysis temperature on the quality of the resulting biochar. The potential usage of the derived biochar as a solid fuel is also discussed.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Mohammad Afkhami Karaei, Bizhan Honarvar, Amin Azdarpour, Erfan Mohammadian
Summary: This study predicts the solubility of carbon dioxide in aqueous systems using an innovative algorithm and analyzes the effects of input parameters on solubility.
ENERGY SOURCES PART A-RECOVERY UTILIZATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Zhaleh Ahsaei, Moein Nabipour, Amin Azdarpour, Rafael M. Santos, Erfan Mohammadian, Parham Babakhani, Hossein Hamidi, Mohammad Afkhami Karaei, Ali Esfandiarian
Summary: This study investigated the effects of different surfactants on interfacial tension (IFT) and wettability alteration. The results showed that the tested surfactants are capable of significantly reducing IFT and changing wettability, potentially facilitating oil recovery.
ENERGY SOURCES PART A-RECOVERY UTILIZATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Ali Bagheri, Nadia Esfandiari, Bizhan Honarvar, Amin Azdarpour
Summary: This study found that using an aluminum basin in a solar desalination plant can achieve maximum freshwater production, and that different colors and water depths can also affect freshwater production.ANN modeling was used to validate the experimental data, showing good agreement between the two.
AQUA-WATER INFRASTRUCTURE ECOSYSTEMS AND SOCIETY
(2021)
Review
Acoustics
Hossein Hamidi, Amin Sharifi Haddad, Ephraim Wisdom Otumudia, Roozbeh Rafati, Erfan Mohammadian, Amin Azdarpour, William Giles Pilcher, Paul Wilhelm Fuehrmann, Leonel Ricardo Sosa, Nikola Cota, Diego Cruz Garcia, Rahma M. Ibrahim, Mansur Damiev, Edo Tanujaya
Summary: Ultrasound technology is cost-effective and environmentally friendly, commonly used in the oil and gas industry to enhance oil recovery. Its high-power waves can effectively remove barriers for oil flow and improve production rates, lasting for several months. Recent laboratory, field, and mathematical studies provide a reference for future examination of ultrasound-assisted oil recovery, identifying research gaps and opportunities for improvements.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Mohammad Ghasem Akbarifard, Amin Azdarpour, Zahra Arab Aboosadi, Bizhan Honarvar, Moein Nabipour
Summary: Efficient gas production management is crucial for oil and gas companies, but water production in gas reservoirs can lead to well abandonment and reduced recovery factor. A study in a gas field in Iran revealed rapid water encroachment from highly fractured aquifers, impacting gas recovery and previously undetectable by traditional methods. This integrated approach may be beneficial for development in new fields in the region.
ENERGY SOURCES PART A-RECOVERY UTILIZATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Abuzar Taheri, Moein Nabipour, Bizhan Honarvar, Amin Azdarpour
Summary: This study introduces a mathematical model for evaluating petroleum deposition thickness, which is validated through experiments. The results demonstrate a significant reduction (over 60%) in petroleum deposits when using drag reducing agents as inhibitors within specific ranges of concentration and Reynold numbers.
PETROLEUM SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Milad Norouzpour, Moein Nabipour, Amin Azdarpour, Hamed Akhondzadeh, Rafael M. Santos, Alireza Keshavarz
Summary: This study introduces a novel surfactant extracted from quinoa plant for enhanced oil recovery. Compared to commercial surfactants, this natural surfactant shows better results in terms of interfacial tension and contact angle. Additionally, it exhibits promising performance in changing reservoir rock wettability and emulsification.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Alireza Sadeghi, Nadia Esfandiari, Bizhan Honarvar, Amin Azdarpour, Zahra Arab Aboosadi
Summary: This study successfully removed heavy metals from effluents using synthesized and modified nanoadsorbents. The results showed a high adsorption capacity under optimized conditions, and the kinetic and isothermal studies demonstrated a good fit.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Mahdi Fakoori, Amin Azdarpour, Bizhan Honarvar
Summary: The gas transport characteristics of amine-functionalized MIL-53 metal-organic frameworks integrated thin-film nanocomposite Pebax 2533 membranes were studied. The inclusion of NH2-MIL 53(Al) particles led to improved CO2/CH4 selectivity and gas permeability. The best results were obtained at 6 bar pressure, 30℃ temperature, and 20 wt% loading of NH2-MIL53(Al).
ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Amin Nematizadeh Haghighi, Moein Nabipour, Amin Azdarpour, Bizhan Honarvar
Summary: Many mature reservoirs are experiencing decline in production rates and there is a need to find suitable methods to increase oil recovery. This study focuses on the use of smart water or low saline water flooding for wettability alteration and increased oil production. The role of different ions and their synergism with crude oil's surface active agents are explored. Experimental tests and microfluidic tests were conducted to investigate fluid-fluid and rock-fluid interactions. The findings show that seawater is the optimal brine for reducing interfacial tension and changing wettability. Na+, Mg2+, and SO42- play significant roles in reducing IFT and altering wettability. The study provides valuable insights for improving oil recovery from low asphaltenic crude oil through fluid-fluid and rock-fluid interactions.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Sina Bazyar, Moein Nabipour, Amin Azdarpour, Bizhan Honarvar, Nadia Esfandiari
Summary: This paper aims to study the effect of different aqueous phases on oil recovery and asphaltene precipitation during waterflooding in core samples from the Azadegan oil field. The results of coreflood experiments show that seawater injection is a promising method for enhancing oil recovery in carbonate reservoirs like Azadegan.
ENERGY SOURCES PART A-RECOVERY UTILIZATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Lidong Zhao, Yuanling Guo, Amin Azdarpour, Erfan Mohammadian, Milad Norouzpour, Bo Liu
Summary: The green pea was used to produce a novel green surfactant, and its performance was evaluated through various tests. The characterization study revealed that the green surfactant was nonionic, with a CMC value of 1500 ppm. The green surfactant significantly lowered the IFT and contact angles, achieved Winsor type III emulsions, and resulted in a maximum oil recovery factor of 83.55% in core flooding experiments.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Aghil Ghaedi, Moein Nabipour, Amin Azdarpour, Asghar Gandomkar
Summary: Chemical enhanced oil recovery (CEOR) is one of the most effective methods for reducing residual oil saturation in oil reservoirs. By combining low saline water (LSW) with surfactant and alkaline-surfactant, maximum oil recovery can be achieved through different mechanisms. This study investigates the interactions between fluid-fluid and rock-fluid using various experimental techniques for two different crude oil samples. The results show that the addition of NaOH to LSW-AOS solution has a greater influence on reducing interfacial tension (IFT) and altering the rock wettability compared to Na2CO3. Furthermore, the combination of LSW-AOS-NaOH leads to a hybrid mechanism for changing wettability from oil-wet to water-wet, resulting in maximum oil recovery.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Mahshid Askarizadeh, Nadia Esfandiari, Bizhan Honarvar, Seyed Ali Sajadian, Amin Azdarpour
Summary: Proper medication dissolution is crucial in developing or manufacturing new solid dosage forms. Mathematical formulae can simplify quantitative analyses in dissolution or release tests by representing dissolution outcomes as a function of various dosage form properties. This review discusses methodologies for examining drug release kinetics from controlled-release formulations. Statistical, model-independent, and -dependent techniques are used for dissolution profile comparison and fitting. Various model equations are employed to match experimental data, and additional release parameters are used to illustrate drug release patterns. The best-fitting model is determined using correlation factors and the Akaike information criterion (AIC), along with studying the transport phenomena that affect the behavior of recognized formulations.
CHEMBIOENG REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mahdi Fakoori, Mousa Fakoori, Amin Azdarpour, Bizhan Honarvar
Summary: Global warming is an alarming issue that can be addressed by using thin film nanocomposite membranes to remove CO2 and increase separation yield. Experimental results show that adding MOFs can improve permeability and selectivity, thus enhancing membrane performance under different feed gas pressures.
CHEMISTRY AFRICA-A JOURNAL OF THE TUNISIAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
G. Grasa, I. Martinez, R. Murillo
Summary: Gasification kinetics of six chars from residual origin were studied under relatively low temperature, low CO2, and high H2O partial pressures. The Random Pore Model (RPM) showed the best fit to experimental results, but the selection of the reaction model depended on the ash composition, specifically the presence of alkali and alkaline earth metals. Chars with ash content higher than 30% wt. were modeled with the RPM model, while chars with the highest K/Si ratio required modified versions of the RPM to accurately predict reaction rates. Textural properties played a key role in determining reaction parameters, such as the pre-exponential factor and activation energy, for chars with similar ash content and composition.
BIOMASS & BIOENERGY
(2024)
Review
Agricultural Engineering
V. Godvin Sharmila, Surya Prakash Shanmugavel, J. Rajesh Banu
Summary: Proper treatment and disposal of biomass waste is crucial to prevent environmental deposition and its negative impacts. Biofuel has emerged as a potential alternative to fossil fuels, reducing carbon emissions and meeting global energy demands. This review examines different biomass waste conversion techniques and explores the production of biofuels with zero carbon emissions. Research on anaerobic treatment, metabolic engineering, and artificial intelligence has been conducted to enhance biofuel production efficiency.
BIOMASS & BIOENERGY
(2024)
Review
Agricultural Engineering
Selvakumar Periyasamy, Adane Asefa Adego, P. Senthil Kumar, G. G. Desta, T. Zelalem, V. Karthik, J. Beula Isabel, Mani Jayakumar, Venkatesa Prabhu Sundramurthy, Gayathri Rangasamy
Summary: Valorizing agricultural waste into valuable products is crucial for environmental protection and bioeconomy advancement. Preprocessing of agricultural waste is a critical step to convert free carbohydrate molecules for final conversion, and factors such as biomass nature, feed loading, pH, temperature, and time influence the process. This review provides comprehensive information on agricultural waste availability, preprocessing techniques, and factors influencing performance.
BIOMASS & BIOENERGY
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Aqueel Ahmad, Ashok Kumar Yadav, Achhaibar Singh, Dinesh Kumar Singh
Summary: The study focuses on predicting and optimizing the yield of biogas production in an anaerobic digester using co-digestion. Experimental data was used to develop a machine learning-based prognostic model, and the Response Surface Methodology (RSM) was employed to optimize the parameters. The results demonstrate that RSM coupled with machine learning is an effective technique for modeling, predicting, and optimizing biogas production yield.
BIOMASS & BIOENERGY
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Yijing Zhong, Wenxiang Zhai, Xinli Wei
Summary: This paper studies the thermal stability and decomposition of cork materials with and without silica aerogel filler. The results show that the decomposition is inhibited and the pyrolysis is significantly reduced with the addition of silica aerogel. This finding suggests that silica aerogel-infused cork may be a promising raw material for biofuel production with reduced environmental pollution.
BIOMASS & BIOENERGY
(2024)
