화학공학소재연구정보센터
홈 로그인 로그아웃 연락처 사이트맵
Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering, Vol.37, No.11, 1899-1906, November, 2020
DOI10.1007/s11814-020-0624-0  Export Citation
Bioenergy potential and thermochemical characterization of lignocellulosic biomass residues available in Pakistan
Aisha Abdullah1, Ashfaq Ahmed2, 3, †, Parveen Akhter1, Abdul Razzaq3, Muhammad Zafar4, Murid Hussain3, Nasir Shahzad3, Khaliq Majeed3, Shahzad Khurrum3, Muhammad Saifullah Abu Bakar5, and Young-Kwon Park2, †
  • 1Department of Chemistry, The University of Lahore, 1-km Defence Road, Off Raiwind Road, Lahore, Pakistan
  • 2School of Environmental Engineering, University of Seoul, Seoul 02504, Korea
  • 3Department of Chemical Engineering, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, Defence Road, Off Raiwind Road, Lahore, Pakistan
  • 4Institute of Energy and Environmental Engineering, University of the Punjab, Quied-e-Azam Campus, Lahore 54590, Pakistan
  • 5Faculty of Integrated Technologies, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Gadong BE1410, Brunei Darussalam
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We evaluated the thermochemical properties and suitability of a variety of lignocellulosic biomass residues in Pakistan for energy production. Proximate, ultimate and calorific value analyses were performed to know the energy perspective, whereas thermogravimetric analysis was used to study the decomposition behavior of biomass samples under pyrolysis conditions. The moisture content, volatile matter, fixed carbon and ash content in the biomass samples were found within the range of 4.38-5.69%, 63.25-80.53%, 7.97-23.13%, and 7.12-14.35%, respectively. The range of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen content was reported as 35.83-47.23%, 5.2-6.56%, and 45.6-58.55%, respectively. Lower values of sulfur and nitrogen content amongst the samples indicated that the biomass was environmentally friendly in terms of energy production. The heating value of the biomass was reported in the range of 15.20-18.44 MJ/kg. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy showed the existence of hydroxyl, aldehydes, ketones, aromatic compounds, carbonyl compounds, ether, and halogen groups. Orange leaf biomass indicated a greater potential in producing bio-oil, whereas the horticulture biomass and mango leaves may have greater potential for biochar.
Keywords:Bioenergy;Lignocellulosic Biomass;Thermochemical Characterization;Proximate Analysis;Pyrolysis
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