scholarly journals Morphological characterisation of ash particles from co-combustion of sewage sludge and wheat straw with X-ray microtomography

2021 ◽  
Vol 135 ◽  
pp. 30-39
Author(s):  
Anna Strandberg ◽  
Nils Skoglund ◽  
Mikael Thyrel
Keyword(s):  
Sewage Sludge ◽  
Wheat Straw ◽  
Morphological Characterisation ◽  
X Ray

scholarly journals Hydrogen-rich syngas production via catalytic gasification of sewage sludge and wheat straw using corn stalk char-supported catalysts

BioResources ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 4294-4313
Author(s):  
Shuang Shang ◽  
Chaoqiang Guo ◽  
Kui Lan ◽  
Zeshan Li ◽  
Weitao He ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sewage Sludge ◽  
Wheat Straw ◽  
Supported Catalysts ◽  
Biomass Gasification ◽  
Fixed Bed Reactor ◽  
High Catalytic Activity ◽  
Corn Stalk ◽  
Catalytic Gasification ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Syngas Production

The co-gasification of wheat straw and wet sewage sludge for hydrogen-rich gas production was investigated in a fixed bed reactor with corn stalk char (CSC)-supported catalysts. The Ni/CSC, Ni-Fe/CSC, and Ni-Fe-La/CSC catalysts were characterized via ultimate analysis, X-ray fluorescence, thermogravimetric, X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, Brunauer-Emmett-Teller, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy analyses. A series of experiments were performed to explore the effects of reactor temperature, catalyst type, moisture content of wet sludge, and catalyst recycling performance on the composition and yield of gasification gases. The experiments demonstrated that the nickel-iron alloy (Fe0.64Ni0.36) was detected in the Ni-Fe-La/CSC catalyst, and the Ni-Fe-La/CSC catalyst showed much higher hydrogen production compared with the Ni/CSC and Ni-Fe/CSC catalysts. Furthermore, La2O3 effectively maintained the catalytic performance of the catalyst by relieving carbon deposition. Compared with non-catalyst biomass gasification, H2 yield increased from 3.80 mol/kg to 11.96 mol/kg using Ni-Fe-La/CSC catalyst at 600 °C. The newly developed tri-metallic Ni-Fe-La/CSC catalyst exhibited high catalytic activity for biomass gasification at low temperature.

scholarly journals Effect of Locally Available Wheat Straw Ash in Developing High Strength Concrete

2021 ◽  
pp. 19-28
Author(s):  
Muhammad Armaghan Siffat ◽  
Muhammad Ishfaq ◽  
Afaq Ahmad ◽  
Khalil Ur Rehman ◽  
Fawad Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Wheat Straw ◽  
High Strength Concrete ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Optimum Temperature ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Strength Concrete ◽  
Straw Ash

This study is supervised to assess the characteristics of the locally available wheat straw ash (WSA) to consume as a substitute to the cement and support in enhancing the mechanical properties of concrete. Initially, after incineration at optimum temperature of 800°C for 0.5, the ash of wheat straw was made up to the desirable level of fineness by passing through it to the several grinding cycles. Subsequently, the X-ray fluorescence (XRF) along with X-ray diffraction (XRD) testing conducted on ash of wheat straw for the evaluation its pozzolanic potential. Finally, the specimens of concrete were made by consuming 10% and 20% percentages of wheat straw ash as a replacement in concrete to conclude its impact on the compressive strength of high strength concrete. The cylinders of steel of dimensions 10cm diameter x 20cm depth were acquired to evaluate the compressive strength of high strength concrete. The relative outcomes of cylinders made of wheat straw ash substitution presented the slight increase in strength values of the concrete. Ultimately, the C-100 blends and WSA aided cement blends were inspected for the rheology of WSA through FTIR spectroscopy along with Thermogravimetric technique. The conclusions authenticate the WSA potential to replace cement in the manufacturing of the high strength concrete.

scholarly journals Evaluation of ash related problems during sewage sludge combustion

2019 ◽  
pp. 184-191
Author(s):  
Agnes Serbanescu ◽  
Mona Barbu ◽  
Ionut Cristea ◽  
Gina Catrina ◽  
Georgiana Cernica ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sewage Sludge ◽  
Combustion Process ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Calorific Value ◽  
Waste To Energy ◽  
Mineral Matter ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Analytical Technique ◽  
Acid Ratio ◽  
Sludge Ash

A good function of waste-to-energy installation requires knowledge of the combustion characteristics of the fuel and fusion characteristics of the ash produced in the combustion process. Sewage sludge could be considered as renewable fuel due the high quantity of organics of sufficiently high calorific value. The combustion of sewage sludge can cause operating problems due to high ash content containing mineral compounds. This paper presents the oxide composition of three kinds of sewage sludge ashes and the influence on the slagging and fouling process in combustion. For comparation, two coal samples were selected, a low and a high rank coal. The mineral matter were investigated by the X-ray fluorescence analytical technique using the Rigaku CG X-ray Spectrofluorimeter. The evaluation of slagging and fouling process was performed on the basis of some indices: the basic oxides, the base-to-acid ratio, the slagging index and the fouling index. The conclusion based on experimental studies is that depending on mineral content the sewage sludge ash can cause high to moderate slagging and fouling hazard.

scholarly journals Isolation of Cellulose from Wheat Straw Using Alkaline Hydrogen Peroxide and Acidified Sodium Chlorite Treatments: Comparison of Yield and Properties

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Umair Qasim ◽  
Zulfiqar Ali ◽  
Muhammad Shahid Nazir ◽  
Sadaf Ul Hassan ◽  
Sikander Rafiq ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Peroxide ◽  
Wheat Straw ◽  
Environmental Concerns ◽  
Sodium Chlorite ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Alkaline Hydrogen Peroxide ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Multifunctional Material ◽  
Hydrogen Peroxide Treatment ◽  
Ft Ir

Environmental concerns due to excessive use of synthetic or petroleum-based materials have encouraged scientists to develop novel, sustainable, and multifunctional material using abundant lignocellulosic biomass. In this work, a study was conducted on the isolation of cellulose from wheat straw using two different methods: acidified sodium chlorite and alkaline hydrogen peroxide. A comparative study was carried out based on the yield and properties of extracted cellulose. The final product (after treatments) was characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) for the identification of properties. Both the treatments isolated pure white color cellulose. However, the yield of cellulose isolated through acidified sodium chlorite treatment (81.4%) was higher than alkaline hydrogen peroxide treatment (79%). Moreover, no huge difference was observed in the crystallinity and thermal properties of extracted cellulose.

scholarly journals Influence of Milling Techniques on the Performance of Wheat Straw Ash in Cement Composites

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 3511
Author(s):  
Abdul Qudoos ◽  
Ehsanullah Kakar ◽  
Atta ur Rehman ◽  
In Kyu Jeon ◽  
Hong Gi Kim
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Wheat Straw ◽  
Cementitious Materials ◽  
Supplementary Cementitious Materials ◽  
Hydration Reaction ◽  
Cement Composites ◽  
Cement Production ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Worldwide Production ◽  
Straw Ash

The worldwide production of cement is growing every year due to its increased use in the construction. Cement production is affiliated with an environmental concern as it contributes to the CO2 emissions. It is imperative to reduce the cement production by incorporating supplementary cementitious materials in the cement composites. In this research study, wheat straw ash (WSA) was used as an alternate of ordinary Portland cement. The ash was ground separately with a ball mill and a disintegrator mill as well as with a combination of both to enhance its pozzolanic efficiency. Mortar and paste specimens were made by substituting cement with WSA (20% by weight). Ash specimens were examined in terms of particle size distribution, X-ray diffraction, and X-ray fluorescence analyses. The performance of the ash specimens in cement composites was examined via compressive and flexural strengths, and ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV) tests. Isothermal calorimetric, thermogravimetric analyses (TGA), mercury intrusion porosimetry (MIP), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) were also employed on the specimens. The results revealed that the particle size of the wheat straw ash specimens significantly reduced and specific surface area enhanced when ground with a combination of both milling techniques. Cement composites made with this type of ash demonstrated improved mechanical and physical properties, accelerated hydration reaction at the early ages, reduce calcium hydroxide content at the later ages, and densified microstructure.

scholarly journals Morphological Characterisation of Unstained and Intact Tissue Micro-architecture by X-ray Computed Micro- and Nano-Tomography

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucy A. Walton ◽  
Robert S. Bradley ◽  
Philip J. Withers ◽  
Victoria L. Newton ◽  
Rachel E. B. Watson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Morphological Characterisation ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Intact Tissue ◽  
X Ray Computed

Preparation and Characteristics of the Micro/Nano Fibrils from the Wheat-Straw Treated by Enzyme

2013 ◽  
Vol 432 ◽  
pp. 20-24
Author(s):  
Cong Liu ◽  
Yang Zhang ◽  
Yong Su
Keyword(s):  
Fourier Transform ◽  
Wheat Straw ◽  
Treatment Condition ◽  
Enzyme Treatment ◽  
Single Factor ◽  
Ultrasonic Dispersion ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Infrared Spectrometer ◽  
Single Factor Experiment

Single-factor experiment was applied to get the optimum enzyme treatment condition: water bath in the oscillation trough at the frequency of 80 in 50°C with enzyme usage 35 IU/g for 48h. Transmission electron microscope (TEM), laser granularity distributing machine, Fourier transform infrared spectrometer (FTIR) and X-ray diffractor (XRD) were used to analyze the product with enzyme treatment. Observing by TEM, we could see large volume of micro/nanofibrils had gathered together, while fibre was 100-300 nm long and far less than 100nm radial, meeting the requirement of micro/nanofibrils. Being analyzed with laser granularity distributing machine, part of the product had reached the micro/nanolevel. Analyzing by FTIR, we can conclude that after enzyme treatment and ultrasonic dispersion cellulose had no change in functional groups. From the crystallinity atlas, we find the crystallinity of wheat-straw micro/nanofibrils improved from 65.55% to 72.99%, showing that cellulose enzyme destroyed the non-crystallizing field effectively

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