Abstract
Pyrolysis is a viable method of extracting combustible fuels as gases or liquids from various, high carbon and hydrogen containing biomaterials. This Meta-study attempts to find the ideal combinations of processes for maximising biofuel output by comparing a range of biomaterials (cotton stalks, algae and peach scraps), put through the two primary methods of pyrolysis, through analysis of reactor type, Temperature, particle size and lower heating value achieved from biofuel output. It is proposed that the fast pyrolysis of Algae in a Fluidized bed reactor at a temperature of 550°C is the optimum combination of parameters for maximising biofuel output in terms of bio-oil yield and lower heating value (LHV) in kJ/kg.
Highlights
Pyrolysis is a viable method of converting bio-waste or otherwise unusable organic matter into solid, liquid and gaseous, high carbon, biofuels [1, 5, 6]
There is an obvious need for cleaner, more cost effective energy sources in the world and while environmental benefits and socio-economics are not the focus of this Meta study they are still worth mentioning
While biofuels would have a similar impact upon the environment as the products are similar to those of petrol and diesel, the process of obtaining biofuel from organic matter is one that favours the environment whist having a potential fraction of the cost of mining and using fossil fuels
Summary
Pyrolysis is a viable method of converting bio-waste or otherwise unusable organic matter into solid, liquid and gaseous, high carbon, biofuels [1, 5, 6]. The process of converting biomaterial into solid phase, high carbon content biochar and a mixture of non-condensable gases and organic vapours is pyrolysis. The chemical decomposition of carbon-carbon bonds occur that form carbon-oxygen bonds, to form a range of different molecules such as aldehydes, carboxylic acids, phenols, etc. These can be further combined into esters and large polymers with a final liquid result of bio-oils and acids. Through the comparison of these two processes with variables including the materials used, analysis of reactor type, catalyst and final enthalpy achieved from biofuel output, the meta study may determine the most efficient combination of these variables to give the optimal parameters for bio-oil and syngas production as a combination of yield and LHV
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