Urea enhances the yield and quality of bio-oil produced from corncob through pyrolysis

Urea enhances the yield and quality of bio-oil produced from corncob through pyrolysis

Abstract As global demand for fossil fuels rises amidst depleting reserves and environmental concerns, exploring sustainable and renewable energy sources has become imperative. This study investigated the pyrolysis of corncob, a widely available agricultural waste, using urea as a catalyst to enhanc...

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Main Authors:	Sakina Ibrahim Bello, Taofik Olatunde Uthman, Serdar Surgun, Abdullahi Muhammad Sokoto
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Nature Portfolio 2025-01-01
Series:	Scientific Reports
Subjects:	Corncob Bio-oil Urea Pyrolysis Temperature
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-86800-7
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