Optimization of process and properties of biochar from cabbage waste by response surface methodology

The effect of pyrolysis temperature and feedstock on biochar agronomic properties

Dynamic adsorption study for water removal from ethanol solution by using a novel immobilized starch sorbent

Sorption properties optimization of agricultural wastes-derived biochars using response surface methodology

Optimization of cold rolling process parameters in order to increasing rolling speed limited by chatter vibrations

Influence of temperature and duration of pyrolysis on the property heterogeneity of rice straw biochar and optimization of pyrolysis conditions for its application in soils

A meta-analysis of heavy metal bioavailability response to biochar aging: Importance of soil and biochar properties

Study on synergistic effect of co-pyrolysis of wood chips and its gasification tar on the biochar and subsequent activated carbon upgrading using response surface method

El objetivo de la presente investigación fue evaluar la cáscara de la mazorca cacao (Theobroma cacao L .) para su uso en la adsorción de cromo hexavalente en solución acuosa, usando columna de lecho empacado, aplicando el método de superficie de respuesta (MSR), con el fin de determinar los valores óptimos de las variables incidentes en el proceso y, posteriormente, con estos valores, realizar los ensayos de adsorción. Se utilizó un diseño de experimentos compuesto central con puntos estrellas. La biomasa, se lavó, se secó, se disminuyó tamaño y se tamizó; los experimentos, se llevaron a cabo a 25°C, a diferentes tamaños de partícula, de caudal y de cantidad de biomasa, en columnas en sistema en continuo, obteniéndose un porcentaje de remoción de 39,16%, de Cr(VI) . Al realizar los experimentos en sistema por lotes, se obtuvo que a tamaño de partícula 0,355mm, se favorece la adsorción. De los ensayos de adsorción en columna, utilizando los parámetros óptimos arrojados ob- tenidos por el MSR, se obtuvo un porcentaje de remoción de 62,65%, encontrando que los modelos de Yoon-Nelson y Thomas fueron los que ajustaron los datos experimentales de la curva de ruptura, con R2= 0,98 . Se concluye que la cáscara de cacao es un buen precursor de bioadsorbentes y que las variables más influyentes en la adsorción de Cr(VI) en sistema por lotes y continuo son el tamaño de partícula y la altura del lecho.

Thermogravimetric analysis and the optimisation of bio-oil yield from fixed-bed pyrolysis of rice husk using response surface methodology (RSM)

The gasification behavior of coal under high-temperature and high-pressure conditions is important from the perspective of designing and optimizing high efficiency gasifiers and troubleshooting existing gasifiers. The effect of feed particle size, density, temperature, and pressure on char porous structure, morphology, reflectance, and reactivity under conditions relevant to entrained-flow gasification was investigated. The chars were generated over a range of temperatures (1100, 1300, and 1400 °C at 11.3 bar for the −150 + 106 µm fraction), pressures (3.4, 6.2, 11.3, 15.5, and 21.7 bar at 1300 °C for the −150 + 106 µm fraction), for various size fractions (−106 + 75, −150 + 106, −212 + 150, −420 + 212 µm at 1300 °C and 11.3 bar), and density fractions (<1.3, 1.3–1.6, >1.6g/cc for the −106 + 75 µm at 1300 °C and 11.3 bar) of Pittsburgh No.8 bituminous coal using a high-pressure, high-temperature flow reactor (HPHTFR) in a equimolar mixture of CO2 and N2. Chars were characterized for conversion, morphology, thermal swelling ratio, and reactivity using ash tracer technique, oil immersion microscopy, tap density technique, and a thermogravimetric analyzer, respectively, and the results were statistically analyzed to determine for effects by feed particle density, feed particle size, temperature, and pressure. The results showed that the conversion was most affected by temperature, followed by feed particle size, pressure, and feed particle density. In the case of structural characteristics (i.e., thermal swelling ratio and group-I char concentration), feed particle density affected group-I concentration, while both feed particle size and feed particle density affected thermal swelling ratio. Variation in vitrinite content and fragmentation affected the thermal swelling ratio and group-I char concentration. In the case of intrinsic reactivity, particle density showed the largest effect, followed by temperature, particle size, and pressure. An increase in reflectance and temperature was found to inversely affect intrinsic reactivity.

Characterizing biochar by Multi-Element Scanning Thermal Analysis (MESTA).

Catha edulis (Khat) waste (KW) is one of the challenging waste managements in Ethiopian urban areas. While biochar from other biomass sources has been studied, the effect of pyrolysis conditions on Catha edulis waste-based biochar yield and quality remains unexplored. Therefore, this study aims to optimize the biochar production process from Catha edulis waste for high yield and desirable characteristics. The KW and biochar were characterized using FTIR, BET, proximate analysis and other key parameters. The results indicated that KW possesses favorable properties for thermochemical conversion, with low ash content (4.35% wt. dry basis) and significant organic constituents (46.89% cellulose, 28.53% lignin, 19.62% hemicellulose, 4.96% extractives). The effect of pyrolysis process variables embracing reaction temperature, reaction time, and particle size on biochar yield and quality was optimized using response surface methodology (RSM) coupled with central composite design (CCD). The biochar was desirably characterized by a pH of 8.96, fixed carbon of 60.08%, ash content of 10.55%, and a yield of 45.12% at the optimum production processes of 390 °C, 44 min, and 0.7 mm particle size. Moreover, the study found that pyrolysis temperature was the most influential factor across all responses (yield and quality). Consequently, the biochar (yield and quality) was significantly (p < 0.05) influenced by pyrolysis temperature. In conclusion, the study inferred that KW holds substantial potential for biochar production with remarkable soil amendment characteristics.Graphical

Effects of feed rate and particle size on the in-flight melting behavior of granulated powders in induction thermal plasmas

Customized biochar for soil applications in arid land: Effect of feedstock type and pyrolysis temperature on soil microbial enumeration and respiration

Influence of feedstock source and pyrolysis temperature on biochar bulk and surface properties