A Comparison of Feedstock from Agricultural Biomass and Face Masks for the Production of Biochar through Co-Pyrolysis
This study explores the pyrolysis of disposable face masks to produce chemicals suitable for use as fuel, addressing the environmental concern posed by single-use face masks. Co-pyrolysis of biomass with face mask plastic waste offers a promising solution. The research focuses on the co-pyrolysis of...
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| description | This study explores the pyrolysis of disposable face masks to produce chemicals suitable for use as fuel, addressing the environmental concern posed by single-use face masks. Co-pyrolysis of biomass with face mask plastic waste offers a promising solution. The research focuses on the co-pyrolysis of biomass and face masks, aiming to characterise the properties for analysis and optimisation. Selected agricultural biomass and face mask plastic waste were subjected to temperatures from 250 �C to 400 �C for co-pyrolysis. Slow pyrolysis was chosen because face masks cannot be converted into useful bioproducts at temperatures exceeding 400 �C. The samples were tested in four different ratios and the study was conducted under inert conditions to ensure analysis accuracy and reliability. The results indicate that face masks exhibit a remarkable calorific value of 9310 kcal/kg. Face masks show a two-fold increase in calorific value compared with biomass alone. Additionally, the low moisture content of face masks (0.10%) reduces the heating value needed to remove moisture, enhancing their combustion efficiency. This study demonstrates the potential of co-pyrolysis with face masks as a means of generating valuable chemicals for fuel production, contributing to environmental sustainability. � 2023 by the authors. |
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| spelling | my.uniten.dspace-339122024-10-14T11:17:25Z A Comparison of Feedstock from Agricultural Biomass and Face Masks for the Production of Biochar through Co-Pyrolysis Yusoff Y. Tan E.S. Ismail F.B. 59228498100 16425096800 58027086700 biomass EFB face mask pyrolysis sustainability biochar biomass combustion comparative study heating moisture content plastic waste pyrolysis This study explores the pyrolysis of disposable face masks to produce chemicals suitable for use as fuel, addressing the environmental concern posed by single-use face masks. Co-pyrolysis of biomass with face mask plastic waste offers a promising solution. The research focuses on the co-pyrolysis of biomass and face masks, aiming to characterise the properties for analysis and optimisation. Selected agricultural biomass and face mask plastic waste were subjected to temperatures from 250 �C to 400 �C for co-pyrolysis. Slow pyrolysis was chosen because face masks cannot be converted into useful bioproducts at temperatures exceeding 400 �C. The samples were tested in four different ratios and the study was conducted under inert conditions to ensure analysis accuracy and reliability. The results indicate that face masks exhibit a remarkable calorific value of 9310 kcal/kg. Face masks show a two-fold increase in calorific value compared with biomass alone. Additionally, the low moisture content of face masks (0.10%) reduces the heating value needed to remove moisture, enhancing their combustion efficiency. This study demonstrates the potential of co-pyrolysis with face masks as a means of generating valuable chemicals for fuel production, contributing to environmental sustainability. � 2023 by the authors. Final 2024-10-14T03:17:25Z 2024-10-14T03:17:25Z 2023 Article 10.3390/su152216000 2-s2.0-85199230058 https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85199230058&doi=10.3390%2fsu152216000&partnerID=40&md5=37fe0b3e8932560bbc4da6c7e548a34c https://irepository.uniten.edu.my/handle/123456789/33912 15 22 16000 All Open Access Gold Open Access Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) Scopus |
| spellingShingle | biomass EFB face mask pyrolysis sustainability biochar biomass combustion comparative study heating moisture content plastic waste pyrolysis Yusoff Y. Tan E.S. Ismail F.B. A Comparison of Feedstock from Agricultural Biomass and Face Masks for the Production of Biochar through Co-Pyrolysis |
| title | A Comparison of Feedstock from Agricultural Biomass and Face Masks for the Production of Biochar through Co-Pyrolysis |
| title_full | A Comparison of Feedstock from Agricultural Biomass and Face Masks for the Production of Biochar through Co-Pyrolysis |
| title_fullStr | A Comparison of Feedstock from Agricultural Biomass and Face Masks for the Production of Biochar through Co-Pyrolysis |
| title_full_unstemmed | A Comparison of Feedstock from Agricultural Biomass and Face Masks for the Production of Biochar through Co-Pyrolysis |
| title_short | A Comparison of Feedstock from Agricultural Biomass and Face Masks for the Production of Biochar through Co-Pyrolysis |
| title_sort | comparison of feedstock from agricultural biomass and face masks for the production of biochar through co-pyrolysis |
| topic | biomass EFB face mask pyrolysis sustainability biochar biomass combustion comparative study heating moisture content plastic waste pyrolysis |
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