Thermo-catalytic reforming of general waste to produce biofuels
Onyishi H, Neidel J, Daschner R, Apfelbacher A, Hornung A (2023)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2023
Journal
Book Volume: 177
Article Number: 106946
DOI: 10.1016/j.biombioe.2023.106946
Abstract
This work investigates the feasibility of extracting biofuels from general wastes, with significant non-recyclable and inorganic components, through the novel thermo-catalytic reforming (TCR®) technology. Two forms of general waste (Up-Sieve Material and Grey Compost) supplied by Risorse Ambiente Palermo (RAP) are studied. Each feedstock is shredded, pelletised and characterised. Analyses of the feedstock materials show the Up-Sieve Material has a higher heating value (HHV) of 17.6 MJ kg−1 with an ash content of 19.60% (by weight), while the Grey Compost has a HHV of 11.5 MJ kg−1 and an ash content of 40.16%. The results of the TCR® experiments on both feedstock materials show they can be thermochemically converted into energy carriers in significant quantities. The characterisation results of the oil and char from the Up-Sieve Material show they have HHVs of 38.2 MJ kg−1 and 13.6 MJ kg−1 respectively, while the oil and char from the Grey compost have HHVs of 37.0 MJ kg−1 and 5.7 MJ kg−1 respectively. In addition, the biogases produced from both feedstock materials are rich in hydrogen (up to 30% by volume each). Hence, apart from the chars and the reaction product water, the products can be further processed into biofuels due to their fuel-grade properties. Therefore, the successful extraction of biofuels from general waste is an important step in renewable energy harnessing, waste management and environmental protection.
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APA:
Onyishi, H., Neidel, J., Daschner, R., Apfelbacher, A., & Hornung, A. (2023). Thermo-catalytic reforming of general waste to produce biofuels. Biomass & Bioenergy, 177. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biombioe.2023.106946
MLA:
Onyishi, Hillary, et al. "Thermo-catalytic reforming of general waste to produce biofuels." Biomass & Bioenergy 177 (2023).
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