Abstract
The dependence of oil and its consequent commercial fluctuation make researchers to seek viable alternatives for their gradual replacement. The present work aims to evaluate the production of biofuels from the slow pyrolysis of the Syzygium malaccense biomass (Malay Apple) through thermogravimetric analysis (TGA-DTG), Fraser-Suzuki deconvolution and chemometric tools of multivariate analysis. Three chemical treatments (sodium hydroxide, sulfuric acid and phosphoric acid) were evaluated, as well as the variation in the heating rate and the consequent effects on the pyrolysis of biomass for the production of biofuels, totaling 16 pyrolysis routes (including the use of biomass no treatment). In the obtained data, multivariate analysis tools were used, looking for groups that presented favorable characteristics for the production of quality biofuels. Heatmap, k-means and SOM analysis indicated the routes that use phosphoric acid treatment and heating rates of 10 or 15 °C/min (Jap10 and Jap15, respectively) as relevant, because they have low lignin contents and high gaseous cellulose and hemicellulose contents.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
