Biomass pyrolysis is a process that converts organic materials into useful byproducts.
What are the Byproducts of Biomass Pyrolysis? (3 Key Byproducts Explained)
1. Bio-oil
Bio-oil is the primary product of interest.
It is a brown, polar liquid.
Bio-oil is composed of a mixture of oxygenated compounds such as alcohols, ketones, aldehydes, phenols, ethers, esters, sugars, furans, alkenes, nitrogen, and oxygen compounds.
2. Bio-char
Bio-char is a solid product.
It is the residual in the pyrolysis of biomass.
Bio-char has low volatility and high carbon content.
It consists of organic matter with high carbon content and ash.
3. Pyrolytic gas
Pyrolytic gas is mainly the result of cracking and decomposition of large molecules.
These molecules form from the initial stages of pyrolysis.
Pyrolytic gas consists of carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, hydrogen, low carbon number hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxide, sulfur oxide, and other gases.
The proportion of these byproducts depends on various factors such as the composition of the feedstock and process parameters.
The yields of bio-oil, bio-char, and pyrolytic gas can vary significantly under different process conditions, typically ranging from 50 wt%-70 wt%, 13 wt%-25 wt%, and 12 wt%-15 wt% respectively.
The specific products produced during biomass pyrolysis depend on the type of biomass being pyrolyzed and the conditions of the pyrolysis process.
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