Pyrolysis Of Rice Husk Research Articles

Biorefinery-oriented pyrolysis and anaerobic fermentation synergies: Leveraging biomass tar for enhanced chemical production from food waste

The carboxylic platform via mixed culture anaerobic fermentation holds significant potential for biorefinery applications. However, effective and economical methanogenesis inhibition remains crucial for maximizing production efficiency. This study investigates the use of biomass tar, derived from the pyrolysis of rice husk, as a methanogenesis inhibitor to enhance the anaerobic fermentation of food waste and boost the production of reduced fatty acids. The experimental results demonstrated that adding 5.0 g/L of tar achieved the highest hydrogen production, reaching 65.0 mL/g VS. Furthermore, increasing tar concentrations led to higher yields of reduced and longer-chain fatty acids, with butyrate production peaking at 726.8 mg COD (chemical oxygen demand)/g VS (volatile solid) with 30.0 g/L tar, and caproate at 128.6 mg COD/g VS with 10.0 g/L tar. GC-MS analysis identified phenolic compounds and furan derivatives as the primary inhibitory agents, which gradually degraded during fermentation. Microbial community analysis revealed that the tar-based inhibitors effectively suppressed dominant methanogenic archaea, including Methanothrix, Methanobacterium, and Methanosarcina, while promoting the enrichment of chain-elongating bacteria such as Clostridium_sensu_stricto and Clostridium_IV. This study suggests that integrating biomass tar from pyrolysis with anaerobic fermentation can serve as a highly efficient biorefinery approach, fully utilizing diverse organic wastes for sustainable energy production.

A new approach to evaluate the overall heat transfer coefficient of a fluidized bed biomass pyrolyzer

The heat transfer characteristics of non-pretreated rice husk pyrolysis in a fluidized bed with alumina beads (500 μm - 590 μm) as bed material are studied. Assuming instantaneous heating of biomass to the reaction temperature, the effective overall heat transfer coefficient of the system (UA) is initially calculated based on the compositions of the collected products and reaction temperature. UA ranges from 0.82 to 2.95 W/K. This heat transfer coefficient study allows ad hoc product distributions to be predicted from theoretical bases. The effects of the biomass feeding rate (F) and the bed height (H/D) on UA values are also analyzed. Highest UA and specific heat of the pyrolysis reaction of −3.35 MJ/kg are found at F = 5 g/min and H/D = 1.0, where H/D is the largest and F is the lowest in the range studied. Upon feeding of the low thermal conductivity biomass, UA typically decreases. However, if the bed materials are limited, the fed biomass and its produced char act as an auxiliary heating medium to improve the effective heat transfer coefficient. High UA improves the efficiency of the pyrolysis reaction, but it decreases the bio-oil fraction in the product due to secondary decomposition.

Unlocking the potential of rice husk pyrolysis oil: Dual production of high-energy solid fuel and Fe²⁺ detecting carbon nanodots for environmental application

The urgent need for sustainable energy solutions and environmental monitoring necessitates innovative approaches to biomass utilization. This study explores unlocking the potential of rice husk pyrolysis oil for dual applications: producing high-energy solid fuel and environmentally sensitive carbon nanodots (B-CDs). Slow pyrolysis of rice husk oil, followed by atmospheric distillation, transforms the oil into bio-coal with a high calorific value of 29.85 MJ/kg, significant aliphatic and aromatic carbon content, lowest ash content, and abundant oxygen functional groups, making it a viable fossil fuel alternative. Further, oxidative crystalline cutting and surface modification of this bio-coal yield B-CDs that exhibit blue fluorescence with a quantum yield of 41 %, an average size of 3.4 nm, and excellent photostability and hydrophilicity. Notably, these B-CDs are self-doped with nitrogen on their surface, enhancing their functionality. They demonstrate high sensitivity for Fe²⁺ detection, with a limit of detection (LOD) of 0.34 μM over a linear range of 0–100 μM, and a strong response to alkaline conditions. Validation experiments in tap and seawater samples confirmed the practical environmental applications of B-CDs. This study not only contributes to the advancement of pyrolysis oil as a source of fuel energy but also emphasizes the production of valuable carbon nanomaterials for environmental application.

Electrochemical treatment of textile wastewater using electrodes from pyrolyzed rice husk

Rice husk char (RHC) electrodes were used for the first time in electrochemical treatment of textile wastewater. SEM analysis revealed RHC's porous structure, while TGA showed it decomposes in four stages and is stable up to 189 °C. BET analysis indicated a high surface area of 734 m2/g and a microporous structure with 11.7 Å pore diameter and 0.213 mL/g pore volume. RHC electrodes pyrolyzed at 700 °C for 2 h and placed 15 cm apart worked best in a 2 L batch reactor with methylene blue (MB) as the model pollutant and 6 g/L NaCl as the electrolyte. The process followed first-order kinetics, with fastest reaction at 100 mg/L initial MB. Reduced TOC and changed FTIR spectra confirmed MB breakdown. The batch system removed 85.8 % of dye from real textile wastewater in 150 min. In continuous flow, lower rates achieved higher efficiencies, up to 90 % at 0.45 L/h after 210 min. Although RHC electrodes had lower conductivity and strength than metal, they represent a sustainable, cost-effective alternative for electrochemical wastewater treatment.

Microwave-assisted magnetic biochar for removal of hexavalent chromium from aqueous solution

ABSTRACT In this study, biochars were prepared by pyrolysis of tea waste and rice husk and hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI) sorption was obtained after post-modification of biochars with magnetic iron nano/micro-particles. The maximum sorption of Cr(VI) by magnetic tea waste biochar (MTWB) was 99.9% followed by 97.36% for magnetic rice husk biochar (MTRHB) at pH 5.2. Among studied competing ions, sulfate ions (SO4 2-) considerably reduced the sorption of Cr(VI) up to ~66.5% for both biochars. The surface functional groups such as – OH, C-H, Fe-O and porous biochars structure loaded with iron nanoparticles helped in Cr(VI) adsorption by ion exchange and electrostatic interactions as indicated by FTIR, XPS and SEM-EDS data. Both Cr(III) and Cr(VI) species were observed on biochars surface confirming the Cr(VI) removal process by reduction and direct adsorption of Cr(VI) ions. Hence, this study provides an excellent option for the application of magnetic biochars to treat Cr(VI) containing wastewater.

Optimization of Vertical Fixed-Bed Pyrolysis for Enhanced Biochar Production from Diverse Agricultural Residues.

This study examines the pyrolysis of agricultural residues, namely, coconut shells, rice husks, and cattle manure, in a vertical fixed-bed reactor at varying temperatures from 300 to 800 degrees Celsius for biochar production. The research aimed to evaluate the potential of biochar as biofuels, adsorbents, and soil amendments. Proximate, ultimate, and elemental analyses were conducted to determine their composition and caloric values. Several analytical techniques were used in the physical and chemical characterization of the biochar (SEM, FTIR, BET). The results indicated that the highest SBET values were achieved under different conditions for each biochar: 89.58 m2/g for BC-CS-700, 202.39 m2/g for BC-RH-600, and 42.45 m2/g for BC-CD-800. Additionally, all three biochars exhibited the highest caloric values at 600 °C. The results showed that 600 °C is the general optimal temperature to produce biochar from an assortment of biomass materials, considering their use for a variety of purposes. BC-CS-800 had the highest elemental carbon content at 93%, accompanied by a relative decrease in oxygen content. The van Krevelen diagram of biochar products shows that biochars derived from coconut shells and rice husks are suitable for use as fuels. Furthermore, FTIR analysis revealed the presence of oxygen-containing functional groups on the biochar surface, enhancing their pollutant adsorption capabilities. This study provides valuable insights into the scalable and environmentally sustainable production of biochar, emphasizing its role in improving soil quality, increasing energy density, and supporting sustainable agricultural practices.

KINETICS AND THERMODYNAMIC ASSESSMENT OF RICE HUSK IN AN INERT ATMOSPHERE AS A FEEDSTOCK FOR ALTERNATIVE FUEL PRODUCTION

The utilisation of rice husk as a feedstock for alternative fuel production is an area of growing interest due to its abundance and potential as a renewable energy source. This study reports investigation of kinetics and thermodynamics of rice husk pyrolysis in an inert atmosphere. Experimental analysis, including proximate, ultimate, structural composition and thermogravimetric analyses (TGA), were conducted to determine the proxanal, ultanal, chemical composition and pyrolysis characteristics of rice husk under inert conditions. Kinetics of the pyrolysis process was evaluated using distributed activation energy model (DAEM) while thermodynamic parameters such as activation energy (E A), changes in enthalpy (ΔH), entropy (ΔS),and Gibbs free energy (ΔG) were computed to provide insights into the reaction mechanisms. The feedstock exhibited ash content, fixed carbon, volatile matter, and higher heating value on dry basis of 13.56wt%, 16.37wt%, 70.07wt% and 15.22MJ/kg respectively while the result of ultimate analysis showed carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, sulphur and oxygen content of 40.95, 5.67, 0.22, 0.09 and 52.17wt%. The chemical composition result (water extractives-free) indicated cellulose, hemicellulos and lignin content of 39.12, 17.56 and 22.43 wt%. The kinetics analysis revealed that the pyrolysis process followed a single-order reaction mechanism and irreversible, suggesting that the pyrolysis reactions proceed in a direction that favors the formation of products. The average E A, ΔH, ΔS and ΔG required for the pyrolysis reactions was established to be 140.56 kJ/mol, 137.00 kJ/mol, -135.25 J/mol and 222.38 kJ/mol respectively. The comprehensive assessment of the feedstock affirms its suitability for alternative fuel production towards a greener energy landscape.

Catalytic pyrolysis of rice husk to co-produce hydrogen-rich syngas, phenol-rich bio-oil and nanostructured porous carbon

How to achieve high value modification of biomass through simple process and low cost is an important bottleneck in the development of biomass energy. In this study, hydrogen-rich syngas, phenol-rich bio-oil and high specific surface area nanostructured porous carbon materials were synthesized by one-step in situ catalytic pyrolysis at 500 °C. Composition and physicochemical property tests of the three-phase products showed that KOH promotes ring opening and bond breaking of macromolecules in the bio-oil, improves the directional selectivity of phenolic compounds, and generates more small molecule gases. Molten K+ and water vapor etched the biomass to prepare porous carbon with high graphitization and rich pore structure and generate more H2. Further electrochemical characterization showed that the porous carbon material had good specific capacitance and cyclic stability. This study provides a new idea for the utilization of pyrolysis polygeneration technology of agroforestry biomass resources, and it is also of guiding significance for the research of high-value utilization of biomass resources.

Preparation and Modification of Biochar Derived from Agricultural Waste for Metal Adsorption from Urban Wastewater

This work evaluates the efficiency of three biochar samples toward the adsorption of manganese, iron, and selenium present in a sample of urban wastewater. The biochar was produced from the pyrolysis of rice husks at 350 °C for 6 h (RHB) and subsequently modified using HCl (RHBHCl) or NaOH (RHBNaOH) to increase its surface area. The RHBNaOH sample exhibited the highest removal efficiency for the three metals. The metals’ adsorption removal efficiency for RHBNaOH was in the order Mn (76%), Se (66%), and Fe (66%), while for RHBHCl, it was Fe (59%), Mn (30%), and Se (26%). The results show that the as-prepared RHB can remove the metals, even if in low amounts (Fe (48%), Mn (3%), and Se (39%)). The adsorption removal for the three types of adsorbents follows the Langmuir isotherm model. Pseudo-first-order and pseudo-second-order models were used to determine the adsorption mechanism for each of the three adsorbents. Both models showed a good fit with R2 (>0.9) for the RHBNaOH and RHB sorption of Fe, Mn, and Se. Overall, this work demonstrates the potential of biochar for the removal of metals from real wastewater.

Pyrolysis of rice husk in molten lithium chloride: Biochar structure evolution and CO2 adsorption

Biochars are attained by direct pyrolysis of the mixture of rice husk (RH) powders and lithium chloride within 600–800 °C. The physical and chemical properties of RH biochars are studied using diverse characterization techniques. Effects of pyrolysis temperature and salt/biomass ratio on the structure properties and CO2 adsorption performances of RH biochars are tested at 25 °C and 100 kPa. The results show that the CO2 uptakes of RH biochars first ascend and then descend with incremental pyrolysis temperature and basically increase with the elevation of the salt/biomass ratio. The biochar prepared at 700 °C with the salt/biomass ratio of 7.5 in an air atmosphere presents the highest CO2 uptake of 2.70 mmol/g, which is much higher than the one (1.98 mmol/g) obtained at 700 °C without addition of LiCl salts in a nitrogen stream mainly due to its bigger specific surface area, higher contents of chemisorbed oxygen and carbon defect structures. Pyrolysis of rice husk in molten LiCl can effectively improve the porosity and the surface functionality of the biochar, thereby enhancing its CO2 capture performance.

Low tar yield and high energy conversion efficiency in a continuous pyrolysis reactor with modified ribbon screw conveyor

The high temperature batch and continuous pyrolysis of rice husk, sewage sludge, composite waste, hazelnut and apricot kernel shell were performed at 850 °C in a rotating batch reactor and a continuous reactor with a modified ribbon screw conveyor. Batch results were used in the continuous reactor design and comparison. At the continuous pyrolysis experiments, mixing and conveying efficiency of screw and thermal cracking performance of reactor, heated gas line and cyclone were investigated. Each material was fed into the reactor continuously with a feed rate of 4.5 kg/h for 3.5 h, and then the pipelines and reactor were monitored and collected tar and char were analyzed. The mixing unit and uninterrupted heated system showed excellent performance on tar reduction and tar yields were lower than 1.7 % for all materials. Separation of char dust from the gas without tar condensation in a heated cyclone prevented blocking in gas lines. With the secondary reactions syngas energy conversion efficiency for rice husk, sewage sludge, composite waste, hazelnut shell, and apricot kernel shell were 67.76 %, 59.22 %, 76.35 %, 56.96 %, 61.98 % respectively. With the new design with a modified ribbon screw, different types of materials were decomposed with minimum char yield in less than 15 min without mechanical problems. The high capacity of the installed reactor as 1–10 kg/h moved the technology readiness level (TRL) to 5 and set an example for demonstration in operational environment.

Reutilization of Reclaimed Asphalt Binder via Co-Pyrolysis with Rice Husk: Thermal Degradation Behaviors and Kinetic Analysis.

Realizing the utilization of reclaimed asphalt binder (RAB) and rice husk (RH) to reduce environmental pollution and expand the reutilization technique of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP), co-pyrolysis of RAB with RH has great potential. In this study, the co-pyrolysis behaviors, gaseous products, and kinetics were evaluated using thermogravimetric analysis and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (TG-FTIR). The results showed that incorporating RH into RAB improved its pyrolysis characteristics. The interactions between RAB and RH showed initial inhibition followed by subsequent promotion. The primary gaseous products formed during co-pyrolysis were aliphatic hydrocarbons, water, and carbon dioxide, along with smaller amounts of aldehydes and alcohols originating from RH pyrolysis. All average activation energy values for the blends, determined through iso-conversional methods, decreased with RH addition. The combined kinetic analysis revealed two distinct mechanisms: (1) at the lower conversion range, the pyrolysis of the blend followed a random nucleation and three-dimensional growth mechanism, while (2) at the higher conversion range, the control mechanism transitioned into three-dimensional diffusion.

Study on the effects of carbon dioxide atmosphere on the production of biochar derived from slow pyrolysis of organic agro-urban waste

Slow pyrolysis, a widely recognized thermochemical technique, is employed to produce biochar usually under inert atmospheres. Recently, there is a growing interest in utilizing CO2 as a carrier gas during pyrolysis as an alternative to inert atmospheres, aiming to modify the resulting pyrolytic products and make them suitable for different applications. This study investigated and compared the impact of CO2 atmosphere with N2 on pyrolysis of food waste, rice husk, and grape tree branches waste via slow pyrolysis at temperatures of 400, 500, and 600 °C at 5 and 15 °C/min for 1 h, to evaluate biochar production and its properties. The results demonstrate that CO2 atmosphere increased the biochar yield for all feedstocks and significantly influenced the physicochemical properties of biochar. Compared to N2, CO2-derived biochar exhibited less volatile matter, higher carbon content, lower O/H and O/C molar ratios and enhanced textural properties. This study highlighted the potential of utilizing CO2 for biochar production and tailoring biochar properties for specific applications and the findings contribute to the establishment of sustainable and efficient waste management systems and the production of value-added biochar products.

Production of High-Porosity Biochar from Rice Husk by the Microwave Pyrolysis Process

This study focused on the highly efficient pyrolysis of rice husk (RH) for producing high-porosity biochar at above 450 °C under various microwave output powers (300–1000 W) and residence times (5–15 min). The findings showed that the maximal calorific value (i.e., 19.89 MJ/kg) can be obtained at the mildest microwave conditions of 300 W when holding for 5 min, giving a moderate enhancement factor (117.4%, or the ratio of 19.89 MJ/kg to 16.94 MJ/kg). However, the physical properties (i.e., surface area, pore volume, and pore size distribution) of the RH-based biochar products significantly increased as the microwave output power increased from 300 to 1000 W, but they declined at longer residence times of 5 min to 15 min when applying a microwave output power of 1000 W. In this work, it was concluded that the optimal microwave pyrolysis conditions for producing high-porosity biochar should be operated at 1000 W, holding for 5 min. The maximal pore properties (i.e., BET surface area of 172.04 m2/g and total pore volume of 0.1229 cm3/g) can be achieved in the resulting biochar products with both the microporous and the mesoporous features. On the other hand, the chemical characteristics of the RH-based biochar products were analyzed by using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), displaying some functional complexes containing carbon–oxygen (C–O), carbon–hydrogen (C–H), and silicon–oxygen (Si–O) bonds on the surface of the RH-based biochar.

Appraisal of agroforestry biomass wastes for hydrogen production by an integrated process of fast pyrolysis and in line steam reforming

The pyrolysis and in line steam reforming of different types of representative agroforestry biomass wastes (pine wood, citrus wastes and rice husk) was performed in a two-reactor system made up of a conical spouted bed and a fluidized bed. The pyrolysis step was carried out at 500 °C, and the steam reforming at 600 °C with a space time of 20 gcatalyst min gvolatiles−1 and a steam/biomass ratio (S/B) of 4. A study was conducted on the effect that the pyrolysis volatiles composition obtained with several biomasses has on the reforming conversion, product yields and H2 production. The different composition of the pyrolysis volatiles obtained with the three biomasses studied led to differences in the initial activity and, especially, in the catalyst deactivation rate. Initial conversions higher than 99% were obtained in all cases and the H2 production obtained varied in the 6.7–11.2 wt% range, depending on the feedstock used. The stability of the catalysts decreased depending on the feedstock as follows: pine wood ≫ citrus waste > rice husk. A detailed assessment of the mechanisms of catalyst deactivation revealed that coke deposition is the main cause of catalyst decay in all the runs. However, the volatile composition derived from the pyrolysis of citrus waste and rice husk involved the formation of an encapsulating coke, which severely blocked the catalyst pores, leading to catalyst deactivation during the first minutes of reaction.

Hydrogen production by steam reforming of fusel oil over nickel deposited on pyrolyzed rice husk supports

Fusel oil is mixed alcohol as a by-product of ethanol production, and it can be used as a cheap and renewable source to produce Hydrogen (H2) via steam reforming. Silicon carbide (SiC) was successfully synthesized by pyrolysis of rice husk at different temperatures (1300, 1500, and 1700 °C) and was used as a support for a nickel (Ni) catalyst in steam reforming of fusel oil. The results exhibited pyrolysis temperature had a significant effect on the structure and crystalline phase of SiC, where pyrolysis of rice husk over 1500 °C resulted in the formation of a rod structure and β-SiC phase. The surface area of pyrolyzed rice husk was obtained for 19, 64, and 25 m2/g at pyrolysis temperatures of 1300, 1500, and 1700 °C, respectively. The performance of the Ni on the pyrolyzed rice husk support on steam reforming of fusel oil (SRF) was investigated at 700 °C and compared with Ni on commercial SiC. The Ni/SiC1500 exhibited the highest catalytic performance, and its activity remained almost constant during a 300 min stability test. The H2 yield produced from the Ni/SiC1500 was 29% after 180 min and remained stable because the unique rod structure and β-SiC phase reduced carbon formation, thus giving an excellent performance.

The adsorption behavior and mechanism for arsenate by lanthanum-loaded biochar with different modification methods

Lanthanum (La)-loaded biochar (BC) was considered as an efficient adsorbent for phosphate removal in wastewater. Arsenate has a similar chemical structure to phosphate, however, performance and mechanisms of arsenate adsorption onto La-doped biochar are less studied and remain unclear. In this study, La-modified biochar (BC) was prepared using two dinstinct methods: pyrolysis of LaNO3-doped rice husk (pre-pyrolysis modification, referred to as La-BC) and pyrolysis of LaNO3-doped rice husk biochar (post-pyrolysis modification, referred to as BC-La). Isotherm experiments showed that the maximum arsenate adsorption content onto La-BC and BC-La was similar, respectively of 21.3 mg g−1 and 16.5 mg g−1 at pH = 5. Combined results of SEM-EDS, FTIR, and XPS analyzing revealed that La oxides and hydroxides loaded on BC played a vital role in arsenate adsorption. Electrostatic attraction and ligand exchange were considered as key mechanisms for arsenate adsorption. Compared to La-BC, the results revealed that La oxides/hydroxides exhibited more crystalline structures on BC-La. Moreover, the BC-La displayed more efficient adsorption capabilities over a wider pH range (pH 4–10) than La-BC. The XPS O1s spectra analysis confirmed the formation of different inner-sphere complexes on La-BC and BC-La. Results of this study revealed mechanisms of arsenate adsorption onto La-modified biochar, and highlighted that the adsorption behavior of arsenate onto La-modified biochar could be significantly influenced by modification methods.

Temporal Temperature Evolution during the Pyrolysis of Cotton Stalks, Corn Stalk and Rice Husk Using Multifunction Family Oven for the Biochar Production

The multifunctional family oven is an oven able to produce simultaneously biochar for soil improvement and energy for cooking. However, the quality of the biochar produced depends not only on the selected biomass but especially on the pyrolysis temperature which is a very important parameter. This experimental study aims to understand the functioning of the oven with respect to its biochar production and the pyrolysis duration. To carry out our study, K-type thermocouples were used to measure the temperature on the different walls and chambers of the oven. Cotton stalks, corn stalks and rice husk were used for this study. The results obtained showed that the cotton stalks reached the maximum pyrolysis temperature at 430 °C around 1700 s. This temperature remained constant for 1500 s before decreasing to mark the end of pyrolysis. As for the corn husks, they reached their maximum average pyrolysis temperature at 470 °C after 3000 s. The rice husk reached a maximum pyrolysis temperature of 420 °C after 3500 s. A comparative study of the temperature curves of the three biomasses revealed that cotton stalks pyrolyze faster with short time than the other two biomasses. The results obtained on the pyrolysis temperature, corroborate those of the literature from which the multifunctional family oven produces a quality biochar. The maximum temperature of combustion which starts the pyrolysis is about 800 °C and can last for 1h30 min. Thus, this heat is valued by the cooking of different dishes of the country.

Investigating the effectiveness of rice husk-derived low-cost activated carbon in removing environmental pollutants: a study of its characterization

The chemically activated biochar was produced through the pyrolysis of rice husk. Thermal gravimetric and elemental analysis were conducted to characterize the raw rice husk. The activated biochar product underwent evaluation through SEM, BET and, FT-IR analysis. This cost-effective activated carbon was utilized as an adsorbent for the elimination of environmental pollutants. At a temperature of 25 °C, the activated biochar product exhibited an impressive maximum CO2 adsorption capacity of 152 mg/g. This exceptional performance can be attributed to its notable surface area and porosity, measuring at 2,298 m2/g and 0.812 cm3/g, respectively. This product was also utilized to remove methyl red (MR) dye from an aqueous solution. The optimal parameters for the removal of MR were determined as follows: a pH of 6.0, a temperature of 25 °C, an initial MR concentration of 50 mg/L, and an adsorbent dosage of 0.4 g/L. At a duration of 140 min, the system attained its maximum equilibrium adsorption capacity, reaching a value of 62.06 mg/g. Furthermore, the calculated maximum MR removal efficiency stood at an impressive 99.31%. The thermodynamic studies demonstrated that the MR removal process was spontaneous, exothermic, and increased randomness. Kinetic studies suggested that the pseudo-second-order model can fit well.

Influences of the Reaction Temperature and Catalysts on the Pyrolysis Product Distribution of Lignocellulosic Biomass (Aspen Wood and Rice Husk).

It is important to clarify the distribution of pyrolysis products from lignocellulosic biomass for its thermal transformation to produce high-quality bio-oil. Influences of the reaction temperature and catalysts on the pyrolysis product distribution from aspen wood (AW) and rice husk (RH) were studied by pyrolysis-gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (Py-GC/MS). The difference in components from the lignocellulosic biomass results in different pyrolysis characteristics of the biomass raw materials. The reaction temperature significantly influences the product distribution from AW and RH pyrolysis. In all AW catalysis experiments, acids (8.35%), ketones (3.79%), phenols (4.73%), and esters (1.50%) have the lowest content while carbohydrates (48.75%) demonstrate the highest content when taking zinc chloride (ZnCl2) as the catalyst; the HZSM-5 molecular sieve (HZSM-5) promotes the generation of esters (7.97%) and N-compounds (22.43%) while inhibiting production of aldehydes (2.41%); addition of an MCM-41 molecular sieve (MCM-41) is conducive to increasing the contents of aldehydes (21.29%), furans (5.88%), ketones (22.30%), acids (20.46%), and hydrocarbons (4.85%), while reducing the contents of alcohols (0) and carbohydrates (0). In all RH catalysis experiments, the addition of ZnCl2 helps increase the content of carbohydrates (39.16%) and decrease the contents of ketones (3.89%), phenols (5.20%), alcohols (2.34%), esters (1.13%), and N-compounds (3.09%); when applying HZSM-5 as the catalyst, hydrocarbons (18.28%) and alcohols (6.66%) reach their highest content while acids (13.21%) have the lowest content; MCM-41 promotes the generation of aldehydes (25.33%) and furans (5.55%) while inhibiting that of carbohydrates (1.42%).