Quantitative and kinetic TG-FTIR study of biomass residue pyrolysis: Dry distiller's grains with solubles (DDGS) and chicken manure

New energy policies all over the world are trying to tackle high oil prices and climate change by promoting the use of biomass to produce heat, electricity and liquid transportation fuels. In this paper we studied two different secondary fuels: dry distiller's grains with solubles (DDGS) and chicken manure. These materials have high content of nitrogen and ashes which limit their usage in thermal applications due to potential excessive NO_x emissions and problems of slagging, fouling, corrosion and loss of fluidization.The fuels tested here were received from industrial partners. In order to reduce the ash content the fuels were pre-treated using water leaching pre-treatment.Pyrolysis of these fuels has been monitored through a TG-FTIR set-up. Quantification of the following volatile species was possible: CO, CO₂, CH₄, HCN, NH₃, HNCO, H₂O.The water leaching appeared to decrease the amount of ashes in both samples and remove some of the troublesome compounds like Cl, S and K.The DDGS thermogravimetric curve showed three main peaks at 280 °C, 330 °C and 402 °C with a total weight loss of around 79%wt_a.r. (on an “as received” basis). NH₃ is the main N-compound released at low temperatures with a peak at 319 °C. HNCO and HCN were detected at higher temperatures of around 400 °C. Chicken manure reacted in four stages with peaks at 280 °C, 324 °C, 430 °C and 472 °C with a total average weight loss of 66%wt_a.r. The main N-compound was HNCO, released at 430 °C. Ammonia was detected during the whole measurement, while HCN presented peaks of reactivity at 430 °C and 472 °C.Kinetic analysis was applied using a distributed activation energy method (DAEM) using discrete and Gaussian distributions and data for further modeling purposes were retrieved and presented.     

Characterization of the liquid product recovered through pyrolysis of PMMA-ABS waste

Thermal decomposition of waste polymethylmethacrylate-acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (PMMA-ABS) blend has been carried out using analytical and lab-scale pyrolysis methods in order to identify the substantial components appearing in the liquid product. Additionally decomposition characteristics of the blend have been investigated regarding the possible interrelation between the two components during the pyrolysis. The interactions between PMMA and ABS seem to modify the decomposition characteristics of the ABS, resulting in a lower degradation temperature than that of pure ABS. Moreover the simultaneous decomposition results in recombination of the products yielding new volatile compounds. During batch pyrolysis relatively high amount of gas production was observed, that is in contradiction with the results obtained by analytical pyrolysis and the data found in the literature where pyrolysis of the PMMA as well as the ABS was reported to yield low amount of gas products. The liquid product retrieved from thermal decomposition has been analyzed with respect to the possible utilization as a propellant. Hence aside from the investigation of contained elements and compounds, determination of density, viscosity, research octane number (RON), calorific value, and gaseous emissions has been carried out as well. The relatively high yield (65 wt%), and outstanding compression tolerance (RON = 110.2) observed at the pyrolysis oil make it a feasible fuel admixture.     

Selective pyrolysis of Organosolv lignin over zeolites with product analysis by TG-FTIR

Organosolv lignin has been selected to investigate the thermal behavior of lignin over zeolites by using a thermogravimetric analyzer coupled with a Fourier-transform infrared spectrometer (TG-FTIR). The chemical structure of this lignin has been determined by ¹H NMR to obtain the distribution of main functional groups such as methoxyl groups and free aliphatic and phenolic hydroxyl groups. All three zeolite catalysts tested, HZSM-5, H-β, and USY, exerted significant influences on the dehydration reaction in the initial stage, the deoxygenation reaction of oxygenated compounds such as methanol and phenols, and the char-forming process during lignin pyrolysis in the range 30–800 °C. The dehydration reaction was enhanced in the order USY > HZSM-5 > H-β, while char formation was suppressed in the reverse order. The presence of HZSM-5 and H-β catalyzed the conversion of both oxygenated compounds and chars into the low-molecular-weight gases CO, CO₂, and methane. The addition of USY clearly aided decomposition of the oxygenated compounds, but had little effect on the char degradation.     

Determination of sulfite in dried garlic by reversed-phase ion-pairing liquid chromatography with post-column detection

A method is described for determining sulfite in dried garlic. Garlic is extracted with an HCl solution to inhibit the formation of allicin, which interferes with the determination of sulfite. After cleanup of the extract on a C18 solid-phase extraction column, sulfite is converted to hydroxymethylsulfonate (HMS) by adding formaldehyde and heating to 50 degrees C. HMS is determined by reversed-phase ion-pairing liquid chromatography with post-column detection. The post-column reaction system consists of the addition of KOH to convert HMS to sulfite ion, followed by the addition of 5,5'-dithiobis(2-nitrobenzoic acid) to produce 5-mercapto-2-nitrobenzoic acid which is detected spectrophotometrically at 450 nm. Background levels in unsulfited dried garlic equivalent to < 20 ppm SO2 were found. Recoveries of HMS from spiked garlic averaged 94.8% with a coefficient of variation of 3.8%. Sulfite was found in 13 of 21 samples of dried garlic produced in China, with sulfite ranging from 114 to 445 ppm. Sulfite was found in 60% of commercial dried garlic products purchased locally. The suitability of the Monier-Williams method for determining sulfite in garlic is discussed.     

多功能柱净化-高效液相色谱法检测谷物中的玉米赤霉烯酮

建立了玉米和小麦中玉米赤霉烯酮（ZEN）的多功能柱净化-高效液相色谱检测方法。样品经乙腈-水混合溶剂（V（乙腈）：V（水）=84：16）提取,通过多功能净化柱（MFC）进行一次性净化,以Symmetry^R C18柱为分离柱,甲醇-水（V（甲醇）：V（水）=68：32）为流动相进行高效液相色谱分离和检测。玉米赤霉烯酮的质量浓度在0．01～4．0μg／mL范围内呈良好线性,相关系数为0．9996。检出限为0．04μg／g,在0、04—5．0mg／kg添加范围内的回收率为87．5％～98．6％,相对标准偏差为1．5％～8．3％。     

Theoretical prediction of product distribution of the pyrolysis of high density polyethylene

The main objective of this work is the formulation and development of a model that predicts the product distribution obtained in the pyrolysis of polyethylene. In order to do this a mechanistic model has been developed based on a radical mechanism. This model uses a small number of elementary kinetic steps, including initiation, β-scission, H-abstraction, aromatization and radical combination. The mechanism allows the prediction of the compounds obtained during the pyrolysis. Given the great number of species considered, the simulation of the pyrolysis process requires the solution of complex systems of ordinary differential equations. The results obtained have been validated with experimental results obtained in a free fall installation in which the pyrolysis process has been studied at different temperatures (500–1000 °C) and residence times (0.52–2.07 s).     

Theoretical prediction of product distribution of the pyrolysis of high density polyethylene

The main objective of this work is the formulation and development of a model that predicts the product distribution obtained in the pyrolysis of polyethylene. In order to do this a mechanistic model has been developed based on a radical mechanism. This model uses a small number of elementary kinetic steps, including initiation, β-scission, H-abstraction, aromatization and radical combination. The mechanism allows the prediction of the compounds obtained during the pyrolysis. Given the great number of species considered, the simulation of the pyrolysis process requires the solution of complex systems of ordinary differential equations. The results obtained have been validated with experimental results obtained in a free fall installation in which the pyrolysis process has been studied at different temperatures (500–1000 °C) and residence times (0.52–2.07 s).     

Characterization of liquid products of automobile tire pyrolysis

The liquid product of automobile tire pyrolysis and its fractions were studied. The amount of the liquid hydrocarbon fraction is 40–45% of the total weight of pyrolysis products. The hydrocarbon fraction is similar in its characteristics to low-sulfur heavy crude oil. Fractionation of the hydrocarbon fuel was performed. The maximal yield of the light distillation fraction is 39% (temperature interval 180–340°C). The extent to which the characteristics of the light fraction obtained meet the regulations was evaluated. The light fraction of hydrocarbon fuel produced by pyrolysis is recommended for use as a component of diesel motor fuel after additional purification.     

离子液体作用下微波辐照生物质快速热解制备生物质油(英文)

以离子液体1-丁基-3-甲基咪唑氯([Bmim]Cl)和1-丁基-3甲基咪唑四氟化硼([Bmim]BF4)为催化剂,在微波加热作用下,研究了稻草和锯屑的热解。微波加热20 min,稻草和锯屑的生物油产率分别为38%和34%。考察了微波加热时间、微波功率和离子液体用量对生物质油产率的影响。当以相同的离子液体为催化剂时,稻草微波热解得到的生物质油产率大于锯屑的。生物油成分主要有糠醛、醋酸和1-羟基-2-丁酮等,其含量主要取决于生物质原料和加入的离子液体的类型。     

Kinetic study of decomposition of wheat distiller grains and steam gasification of the corresponding pyrolysis char

Thermal characteristics of wheat distiller grains (WDGs) and steam gasification kinetics of the corresponding pyrolysis char were studied by thermogravimetric analysis. The pyrolysis process of WDGs can be divided into three stages including the drying, devolatilization, and carbonation. The heating rate and final temperature are the most important factors influencing the WDGs decomposition. The ultimate mass loss increases with increasing final temperature while the mass loss rate and the characteristic temperature for the maximum reaction rate increase with the increasing heating rate. For the pyrolysis of WDGs, the average activation energy was calculated as 77.45 kJ mol⁻¹ by Coats–Refern method. While for the steam gasification of the pyrolysis char, the shrinking-core model fits the gasification behavior better than the volumetric reaction one and the activation energy, and the pre-exponential factor were calculated to be 199.19 kJ mol⁻¹ and 7.21 × 10⁶ s⁻¹, respectively, with the former model.     

Direct atomic absorption spectrometric determination of chromium,cobalt and nickel in fish protein concentrate and dried fish solubles

Solid-sampling atomic absorption spectrometry was used for the determination of chromium, cobalt and nickel in four types of fish protein concentrate and a sample of dried fish solubles. The samples (0.3–10 mg) were introduced through the injection port of the graphite furnace by means of a special injector. The metals in the fish protein concentrate were determined from peak height measurements, by comparison with the International Atomic Energy Agency reference standard Dried Fish Solubles as the solid standard. The contents (in ppm) of chromium, cobalt and nickel were found to lie in the ranges 0.2–1.8, 0.07–0.3, and 0.7–2.8, respectively; the relative standard deviations were 5–16%.     

Influence of FCC catalyst steaming on HDPE pyrolysis product distribution

A commercial FCC catalyst based on a zeolite active phase has been used in the catalytic pyrolysis of HDPE. The experimental runs have been carried out in a conical spouted bed reactor provided with a feeding system for continuous operation. Different treatments have been applied to the catalyst to improve its behaviour. This paper deals with the optimization of catalyst steaming and pyrolysis temperature in order to maximize the production of diesel-oil fraction. The performance of the fresh catalyst has been firstly studied at 500 °C. This catalyst gives way to 52 wt% gas yield, 35 wt% light liquid fraction and a low yield of C₁₀⁺ fraction (13 wt%). After mild steaming (5 h at 760 °C) the results show a significant improvement in product distribution. Thus, gas yield decreases to 22 wt%, the yield of light liquid is similar to that of the fresh one (38 wt%), whereas the yield of the desired C₁₀⁺ fraction increases to 38 wt%. Nevertheless, the best results have been obtained when a severe steaming is applied to the catalyst (8 h at 816 °C) and pyrolysis temperature is reduced to 475 °C. There is a significant reduction in the gaseous fraction (8 wt%). The light liquid fraction has also been reduced to 22 wt%, but the yield of diesel fraction increases to 69 wt%. Moreover, the deactivation of the catalyst has also been studied under the optimum conditions.     

Microwave-assisted pyrolysis of biomass: Catalysts to improve product selectivity

This study was intended to evaluate the effects of catalysts on product selectivity of microwave-assisted pyrolysis of corn stover and aspen wood. Metal oxides, salts, and acids including K₂Cr₂O₇, Al₂O₃, KAc, H₃BO₃, Na₂HPO₄, MgCl₂, AlCl₃, CoCl₂, and ZnCl₂ were pre-mixed with corn stover or aspen wood pellets prior to pyrolysis using microwave heating. The thermal process produced three product fractions, namely bio-oil, gas, and charcoal. The effects of the catalysts on the fractional yields were studied. KAc, Al₂O₃, MgCl₂, H₃BO₃, and Na₂HPO₄ were found to increase the bio-oil yield by either suppressing charcoal yield or gas yield or both. These catalysts may function as a microwave absorbent to speed up heating or participate in so-called “in situ upgrading” of pyrolytic vapors during the microwave-assisted pyrolysis of biomass. GC–MS analysis of the bio-oils found that chloride salts promoted a few reactions while suppressing most of the other reactions observed for the control samples. At 8 g MgCl₂/100 biomass level, the GC–MS total ion chromatograms of the bio-oils from the treated corn stover or aspen show only one major furfural peak accounting for about 80% of the area under the spectrum. We conclude that some catalysts improve bio-oil yields, and chloride salts in particular simplify the chemical compositions of the resultant bio-oils and therefore improve the product selectivity of the pyrolysis process.     

Radical copolymerization of the C9 hydrocarbon fraction of liquid pyrolysis products with maleic anhydride

Radical copolymerization of the C₉ hydrocarbon fraction of liquid pyrolysis products with maleic anhydride was studied. The influence of reaction conditions on the copolymer yield, its molecular mass, and maleic anhydride content was elucidated. Hydrophilic products showing promise as modifying additives to paper stock, binding agents, dispersants, and compatibilizers were prepared.     

Selective catalytic transformation of lignin with guaiacol as the only liquid product

Guaiacol is an important feedstock for producing various high-value chemicals. However, the current production route of guaiacol relies heavily on fossil resources. Using lignin as a cheap and renewable feedstock to selectively produce guaiacol has great potential, but it is a challenge because of its heterogeneity and inert reactivity. Herein, we discovered that La(OTf)₃ could catalyze the transformation of lignin with guaiacol as the only liquid product. In the reaction, La(OTf)₃ catalyzed the hydrolysis of lignin ether linkages to form alkyl-syringol and alkyl-guaiacol, which further underwent decarbonization and demethoxylation to produce guaiacol with a yield of up to 25.5 wt%, and the remaining residue was solid. In the scale-up experiment, the isolated yield of guaiacol reached up to 21.2 wt%. To our knowledge, this is the first work to produce pure guaiacol selectively from lignin. The bio-guaiacol may be considered as a platform to promote lignin utilization.

La(OTf)₃ can catalyze the transformation of lignin efficiently with guaiacol as the only liquid product, and guaiacol produced can be isolated easily in a scaled up experiment.     

Analysis of amicarbazone and its two metabolites in grains and soybeans by liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry

A sensitive, simple and reliable analytical method based on a modified quick, easy, cheap, effective, rugged, safe sample preparation and liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry detection was developed for the simultaneous determination of amicarbazone and its two major metabolites desamino amicarbazone and isopropyl‐2‐hydroxy‐desamino amicarbazone residues in grains (rice, wheat, corn, buckwheat) and soybean. Several parameters, including liquid chromatography and tandem mass spectrometry conditions, extraction approaches and the adsorbents for clean‐up, which might influence the accuracy of the method, were extensively investigated. The established method was further validated by determining the linearity (R² > 0.99), fortified recovery (79–118%), precision (1–12%) and sensitivity (limit of quantification, 5 μg/kg for amicarbazone and desamino amicarbazone, and 10 μg/kg for isopropyl‐2‐hydroxy‐desamino amicarbazone). Finally, the established method was successfully applied to determine the residues of amicarbazone and its metabolites in 49 real samples of grain and soybean.     

Monitoring dediazoniation product formation by high-performance liquid chromatography after derivatization

A derivatization protocol that exploits the rapid reaction between arenediazonium ions and a suitable coupling agent followed by high-performance liquid chromatography analyses of the reaction mixture was employed to determine the product distribution, the rate constants for product formation and the association constant of 4-nitrobenzenediazonium, PNBD, ion with beta-cyclodextrin, beta-CD. The derivatization of PNBD with the coupling agent leads to the formation of a stable azo dye that prevents by-side reactions of PNBD with the solvents of the mobile phase, including water, or the metallic parts of the chromatographic system that would eventually lead to erroneous identification and quantification of dediazoniation products. The results show that in the presence of beta-CD, nitrobenzene is formed at the expense of 4-nitrophenol, which is the major product in its absence. The observed rate constants for the interaction between PNBD and beta-CD increase upon increasing [beta-CD] showing a saturation profile indicative of the formation of an inclusion complex between PNBD and beta-CD. By fitting the experimental data to a simplified Lineaweaver-Burk equation, the corresponding association constant and the maximum acceleration rate of beta-CD towards PNBD were estimated. The protocol is applicable under a variety of experimental conditions provided that the rate of the coupling reaction is much faster than that of dediazoniation.     

污泥热解油中类汽油组分组成和燃料特性分析

采用蒸馏工艺对污泥热解油进行加工,得到较轻的类汽油组分,利用气质联用对此部分进行化学成分分析,发现类汽油组分是由碳原子个数为6～13有机物组成的复杂混合物,其中含有烷烃24.32%、烯烃36.33%、芳烃22.96%、N、O有机物16.39%.将类汽油组分的燃料性质与车用汽油标准进行对比,发现除难闻气味和硫含量较高外,...