Abstract
ABSTRACTUtilization of Cissus quadrangularis Linn (CQ) for producing hydrocarbonaceous bio-oil and biochar in a fixed bed pyrolysis at 550°C was studied. Rapid and progressive thermal decompositions took place between 220 and 550°C. Elemental composition of the biomass shows 12.32% moisture and 67.97% volatiles. Spectroscopic and chromatographic analysis of bio-oil having a calorific value of 26.58 MJ/kg elucidates 15 different chemicals of different functional groups. Two major chemicals (ethanol, pentamethyl, and benzedrex) dominate at around 60% of the chemicals identified in the bio-oil. Biochar could be a possible source of activated carbon for suntan lotion producing industries.
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