Co-Pyrolysis of Waste Polystyrene Foam and Microalgae at Low Temperatures
Fossil fuel reserves have depleted. Therefore, renewable and sustainable energy forms an important issue. Microalgae as a third-generation biomass can be an alternative carbon-neutral fuel source. However, its fuel quality is low. Co-pyrolysis is an important technique to upgrade the fuel quality of...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-05-01
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| Series: | Engineering Proceedings |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4591/37/1/1 |
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| Summary: | Fossil fuel reserves have depleted. Therefore, renewable and sustainable energy forms an important issue. Microalgae as a third-generation biomass can be an alternative carbon-neutral fuel source. However, its fuel quality is low. Co-pyrolysis is an important technique to upgrade the fuel quality of microalgae. In this study, we aimed to carry out the pyrolysis of polystyrene and <i>Spirulina</i> sp. microalgae at low temperatures (350, 400, and 450 °C). The experiments were conducted using a semi-batch reactor setup. Co-pyrolytic product yields were calculated. The composition of liquid products was enlightened by using GC-MS. As a result of the analysis, aromatic compounds like styrene and toluene were detected in the co-pyrolytic liquid. Moreover, it was observed that co-pyrolysis increased the solid residue yield while it decreased the liquid and gas product yield. |
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| ISSN: | 2673-4591 |