Fast microwave-assisted catalytic co-pyrolysis of straw stalk and soapstock for bio-oil production

Yue Zhou, Yunpu Wang, Liangliang Fan, Leilei Dai, Dengle Duan, Yuhuan Liu, Roger Ruan, Yunfeng Zhao, Zhenting Yu, Yating Hu

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Abstract

This study investigated the microwave-assisted catalytic fast pyrolysis (MACFP) of straw stalk and soapstock with HZSM-5 as a catalyst. The effects of pyrolysis temperature, catalyst:feed ratio, and straw stalk:soapstock ratio on bio-oil yield and composition were discussed. Results showed that temperature greatly influenced the yield and product distribution of bio-oil. The maximum bio-oil yield and highest proportion of aromatic hydrocarbons were obtained at 550 °C. Adding HZSM-5 decreased bio-oil yield but improved bio-oil quality. Co-feeding straw stalk and soapstock can improved the proportion of aromatic and aliphatic compounds. The optimal range of straw stalk:soapstock ratio was 1:1 to 1:2. Moreover, biochar is rich in various essential elements and can be used as good soil amendment.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)35-41
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis
Volume124
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 1 2017

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Keywords

  • Bio-oil
  • Catalytic fast co-pyrolysis
  • Microwave
  • Soapstock
  • Straw stalk

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