scholarly journals Py-GC-MS Study on Catalytic Pyrolysis of Biocrude Obtained via HTL of Fruit Pomace

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (21) ◽  
pp. 7288
Author(s):  
Mariusz Wądrzyk ◽  
Marek Plata ◽  
Kamila Zaborowska ◽  
Rafał Janus ◽  
Marek Lewandowski
Keyword(s):  
Catalytic Pyrolysis ◽  
Complex Mixture ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Volatile Fraction ◽  
Binary Solvent ◽  
Two Stage ◽  
Pyrolysis Gas ◽  
Hy Zeolite

Herein, we proposed new two-stage processing of blackcurrant pomace toward a value-added, hydrocarbon-rich biocrude fraction. The approach consisted of thermochemical liquefaction of a wet-type organic matter into liquid biocrude followed by its upgrade by thermal and catalytic pyrolysis. Particularly, we put effort into investigating the effect of selected catalysts (ZSM-5 and HY zeolite) on the composition of the volatiles released during the pyrolysis of the biocrude. The latter was obtained through liquefaction of the raw material in the binary solvent system of water and isopropanol. The biocrude yield accounted for ca. 45 wt.% of the initial dry biomass. It was a complex mixture of various component groups with an abundant share of oxygenates, especially carboxylic acids and esters. Thereafter, the biocrude was subjected to a pyrolysis study performed by means of the microscale coupled pyrolysis-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry technique (Py-GC-MS). The dominant components identified in the catalytic pyrolytic volatiles were unsaturated hydrocarbons (both cyclic and aliphatic ones) and, to a lesser extent, oxygen and nitrogen compounds. The addition of the ZSM-5 and HY zeolite allowed us to attain the relative total share of hydrocarbons in the volatile fraction equal to 66% and 73%, respectively (in relation to identified compounds). Thus, catalytic pyrolysis over zeolites seems to be particularly prospective due to the promotion of the deoxygenation reactions, which manifested in the noticeable decrease in the share of oxygen compounds in the evolved volatiles. The developed innovative two-stage processing of blackcurrant pomaces allows for obtaining value-added products that could serve as chemicals, biocomponents, and self-contained biofuels as well as bioplastic precursors. The presented contribution brings some new insights into the field of valorization of residuals generated by the food industry sector.

scholarly journals Maximizing Anhydrosugar Production from Fast Pyrolysis of Eucalyptus Using Sulfuric Acid as an Ash Catalyst Inhibitor

Catalysts ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 609 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dongyan Zhang ◽  
Yuyang Fan ◽  
Anqing Zheng ◽  
Zengli Zhao ◽  
Fengyun Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rank Order ◽  
Maximum Yield ◽  
Fast Pyrolysis ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Cellulose Content ◽  
Pyrolysis Gas ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Theoretical Yield ◽  
Pure Cellulose

Anhydrosugars, such as levoglucosan (LG), are high value-added chemicals which are mainly derived from fast pyrolysis of pure cellulose. However, fast pyrolysis of raw lignocellulosic biomass usually produces a very low amount of levoglucosan, since alkali and alkaline earth metals (AAEM) present in the ash can serve as the catalysts to inhibit the formation of levoglucosan through accelerating the pyranose ring-opening reactions. In this study, eucalyptus was impregnated with H2SO4 solutions with varying concentrations (0.25–1.25%). The characteristics of ash derived from raw and H2SO4-impregnated eucalyptus were characterized by X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (XRF) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The pyrolysis behaviors of raw and H2SO4-impregnated eucalyptus were performed on the thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and pyrolysis-gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (Py-GC/MS). TG analysis demonstrated that the H2SO4-impregnated eucalyptus produced less char than raw eucalyptus. Py-GC/MS analysis showed that even small amounts of H2SO4 can obviously improve the production of anhydrosugars and phenols and suppressed the formation of carboxylic acids, aldehydes, and ketones from fast pyrolysis of eucalyptus. The rank order of levoglucosan yield from raw and impregnated eucalyptus was raw < 1.25% H2SO4 < 1% H2SO4 < 0.75% H2SO4 < 0.25% H2SO4 < 0.5% H2SO4. The maximum yield of levoglucosan (21.3%) was obtained by fast pyrolysis of eucalyptus impregnated with 0.5% H2SO4, which was close to its theoretical yield based on the cellulose content. The results could be ascribed to that H2SO4 can react with AAEM (e.g., Na, K, Ca, and Mg) and lignin to form lignosulfonate, thus acting as an inhibitor to suppress the catalytic effects of AAEM during fast pyrolysis of eucalyptus.

scholarly journals Molecular, Radioactive and Stable Carbon Isotope Characterization of Estuarine Particulate Organic Matter

Radiocarbon ◽  
1997 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
pp. 985-990 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luc Megens ◽  
Johannes Van Der Plicht ◽  
Jan W. De Leeuw
Keyword(s):  
Organic Matter ◽  
Carbon Isotope ◽  
Suspended Matter ◽  
Stable Carbon Isotope ◽  
Complex Mixture ◽  
Total Carbon ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Pyrolysis Gas ◽  
C Value ◽  
Final Residue

Organic matter in sediments and suspended matter is a complex mixture of constituents with different histories, sources and stabilities. To study these components in a suspended matter sample from the Ems-Dollard Estuary, we used combined molecular analysis with pyrolysis/gas chromatography/mass spectrometry and stable and radioactive carbon isotope analyses of the bulk and separated chemical fractions. Carbohydrates and proteins, ca. 50% of the total organic carbon (TOC), are much younger than the bulk sample and have a somewhat higher δ13C value. Lipids and the final residue are considerably older and have lower δ13C values. The final residue, ca. 17% of the total carbon, consists mainly of aliphatic macromolecules that could be derived from algae or terrestrial plants. The δ13C value points to a marine origin.

scholarly journals Colombian fusel oil

2016 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalia Montoya ◽  
Jairo Durán ◽  
Fernando Córdoba ◽  
Iván Darío Gil ◽  
Carlos Alexander Trujillo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gas Chromatography ◽  
Physicochemical Properties ◽  
Solid Phase ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Acid Value ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Fusel Oil ◽  
Complementary Techniques ◽  
Main Components

By-products valorization in bio-fuels industry is an important issue for making the global process more efficient, more profitable and closer to the concept of biorefinery. Fusel oil is a by-product of bioethanol production that can be considered as an inexpensive and renewable raw material for manufacturing value-added products. In this work, results in terms of composition and physicochemical properties of six samples of fusel oil from industrial alcohol facilities are presented. Composition of the main components was established by gas chromatography. Complementary techniques, such as headspace solid-phase microextraction and gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC-MS), were used for detection of minor components. Fifty-five compounds were identified. Physicochemical properties such as density, acid value, moisture content and true boiling point curves were determined. Results are useful in the conceptual design of separation strategies for recovering higher alcohols, as well as to consider new options of valorization alternatives for fusel oil.

scholarly journals Identification of Compounds Released During Pyrolysis of Palm Kernel Shell (PKS) Using Pyrolysis-GC/MS

REAKTOR ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 185 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dieni Mansur ◽  
Sabar Pangihutan Simanungkalit
Keyword(s):  
Aromatic Compounds ◽  
Energy Content ◽  
Palm Kernel ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Thermochemical Conversion ◽  
Pyrolysis Gas ◽  
Palm Kernel Shell ◽  
Degradation Temperature ◽  
Bio Oil

Pyrolysis is one of thermochemical conversion to convert biomass into bio-oil. The higher energy content in bio-oil suggests its potential as a raw material in the production of energy, bio-fuels, and other chemicals. Pyrolysis of PKS and the chemicals released were studied using pyrolysis–gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (Py-GC/MS) at 400-600°C. Prior to pyrolysis, thermogravimetry experiments were carried out to monitor the degradation temperature of hemicellulose, cellulose, and lignin in the PKS. Degradation of hemicellulose occurred within a temperature range of 150-330°C, whereas the cellulose was degraded in temperatures range between 330-400°C. Degradation of lignin took place within a broad range of temperatures, which reached maximum at temperatures range of 200-500°C. Based on the Py-GC/MS results, pyrolysis of PKS at 400°C produced bio-oil that can be used as biofuel due to its high aromatic compounds but low carboxylic acids contents. Keywords: bio-oil; chemical; palm kernel shell; Py-GC/MS; thermogravimetry .

scholarly journals Performance of Catalytic Fast Pyrolysis using a γ-Al2O3 Catalyst with Compound Modification of ZrO2 and CeO2

Catalysts ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 849 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xue ◽  
Zhong ◽  
Zhang ◽  
Xu
Keyword(s):  
Catalytic Pyrolysis ◽  
Fast Pyrolysis ◽  
Nitrogen Adsorption ◽  
Catalytic Performance ◽  
Precipitation Method ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Pyrolysis Gas ◽  
Complex Metal Oxide ◽  
Co Precipitation ◽  
Compound Modification

To investigate the catalytic pyrolysis performance of complex metal oxide catalysts for biomass, γ-Al2O3 was prepared through the precipitation method, and then ZrO2 and γ-Al2O3 were blended in the proportion of 2:8 using the co-precipitation method. Next, CeO2 was loaded on the surface of the catalyst for further modification. The three catalysts, A, ZA and CZA, were obtained. The specific surface and acidity of the catalysts were characterized by nitrogen adsorption–desorption and NH3-Temperature Programmed Desorption (NH3-TPD) respectively. The catalytic pyrolysis performance of catalysts for bamboo residues was investigated by Pyrolysis gas chromatography mass spectrometry (Py-GC/MS). Chromatograms were analyzed for identification of the pyrolysis products and the relative amounts of each component were calculated. Experimental results indicated that catalyst A had a good catalytic activity for the fast pyrolysis of bamboo residues. The addition of ZrO2 and CeO2 could continuously enhance the acidity of the catalyst and further promote the pyrolysis of macromolecular compounds and deoxidation of oxygen-containing compounds. Finally, catalyst CZA, obtained by compound modification, could not only dramatically reduce the relative content of phenol, acid and aldehyde and other oxygen-containing compounds, but also achieved the maximum hydrocarbon yield of 23.38%. The catalytic performance of catalyst CZA improved significantly compared with catalyst A.

scholarly journals Pyrolysis behaviors, kinetics, and byproducts of enzymatic hydrolysis residues for lignocellulosic biorefining

BioResources ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 2626-2643
Author(s):  
Rongwen Zhao ◽  
Zhongyang Liu ◽  
Tongjun Liu ◽  
Liping Tan
Keyword(s):  
Enzymatic Hydrolysis ◽  
Pyrolysis Temperature ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Solid Wastes ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Alkaline Hydrogen Peroxide ◽  
Pyrolysis Gas ◽  
Volatile Products ◽  
Ir Analysis ◽  
Rapid Pyrolysis

Enzymatic hydrolysis residues (EHR) are the solid wastes from enzymatic hydrolysis and/or fermentation of the cellulosic bioethanol industry. These byproducts have not been effectively used. Thermogravimetric analysis with infrared spectroscopy (TG-IR) and pyrolysis-gas chromatography/ mass spectrometry (Py-GC/MS) were used to quantify the pyrolytic bioenergy potential of EHR with alkaline hydrogen peroxide (AHP) and bisulfite (BSF) pretreatment through assessing their pyrolysis behaviors, kinetics, and byproducts. The TG-IR analysis showed that the EHR pyrolysis temperature range was 180 °C to 620 °C and consisted of three consecutive stages: dehydration, rapid pyrolysis, and carbonization. The main volatile products evolved from the EHR pyrolysis were CO, CO2, H2O, and CH4. Fast pyrolysis results from Py-GC/MS indicated that the main pyrolytic byproducts of EHR were phenols (30.68%), furans (14.27%), and acids (8.52%) for AHP-EHR; and phenols (26.75%), furans (15.54%), and acids (10.33%) for BSF-EHR. The results provide insights for expanding the potential of bioenergy and increasing the value-added byproducts based on the biomass part of EHR.

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