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Yang Y, Zhou T, Cheng M, Xie M, Shi N, Liu T, Huang Z, Zhao Y, Huang Q, Liu Z, Li B. Recent advances in organic waste pyrolysis and gasification in a CO 2 environment to value-added products. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 356:120666. [PMID: 38490005 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.120666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2024] [Revised: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024]
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The persistent combustion of fossil fuels has resulted in a widespread greenhouse effect attributable to the continual elevation of carbon dioxide (CO2) levels in the atmosphere. Recent research indicates that utilizing CO2 as a pyrolysis gasification medium diminishes CO2 emissions and concurrently augments the value of the resultant pyrolysis gasification products. This paper reviews recent advancements in the pyrolysis gasification of organic solid wastes under a CO2 atmosphere. Meanwhile, the mechanisms of CO2 influence in the pyrolysis and gasification processes were also discussed. In comparison to noble gases, CO2 exhibits reactivity with char at≥710 °C, resulting in additional mass loss of the sample. In addition, CO2 was able to increase the specific surface area and stability of biochar and reduce biooil toxicity by lowering the content of cyclic compounds in the biooil, while CO2 was able to react with GPRs with some volatile products (e.g., light hydrocarbons) to increase biogas yield. Finally, CO2 also prevents catalyst deactivation by reducing secondary coke formation. We also recommend directing future attention toward utilizing unpurified CO2 in pyrolysis and gasification. This review aims to expand the utilization of CO2 and advocate for applying pyrolysis gasification products.
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- Yanyu Yang
- Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, China.
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- The State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China.
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- Yunnan Land Resources Vocational College, Kunming 652501, China.
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- Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, China.
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- Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, China.
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Hazardous Waste Identification and Risk Control, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China.
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Hazardous Waste Identification and Risk Control, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China.
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- The State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China.
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Hazardous Waste Identification and Risk Control, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China.
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- Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, China; State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Hazardous Waste Identification and Risk Control, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China.
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- Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, China.
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Farooq A, Rhee GH, Shim H, Valizadeh B, Lee J, Khan M, Jeon BH, Jang SH, Choi YJ, Park YK. Enhanced mono-aromatics production by the CH 4-assisted pyrolysis of microalgae using Zn-based HZSM-5 catalysts. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 351:141251. [PMID: 38253084 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2023] [Revised: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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This study presents the catalytic pyrolysis of microalgae, Chlorella vulgaris (C. vulgaris), using pure CH4 and H2-rich gas evolved from CH4 decomposition on three different HZSM-5 catalysts loaded with Zn, Ga, and Pt, aimed specifically at producing high-value mono-aromatics such as benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylene (BTEX). In comparison with that for the typical inert N2 environment, a pure CH4 environment increased the bio-oil yield from 32.4 wt% to 37.4 wt% probably due to hydrogen and methyl radical insertion in the bio-oil components. Furthermore, the addition of bimetals further increased bio-oil yield. For example, ZnPtHZ led to a bio-oil yield of 47.7 wt% in pure CH4. ZnGaHZ resulted in the maximum BTEX yield (6.68 wt%), which could be explained by CH4 activation, co-aromatization, and hydrodeoxygenation. The BTEX yield could be further increased to 7.62 wt% when pyrolysis was conducted in H2-rich gas evolved from CH4 decomposition over ZnGaHZ, as rates of aromatization and hydrodeoxygenation were relatively high under this condition. This study experimentally validated that the combination of ZnGaHZ and CH4 decomposition synergistically increases BTEX production using C. vulgaris.
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- Abid Farooq
- School of Environmental Engineering, University of Seoul, Seoul, 02504, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mechanical and Information Engineering, University of Seoul, Seoul, 02504, Republic of Korea
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- School of Environmental Engineering, University of Seoul, Seoul, 02504, Republic of Korea
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- School of Environmental Engineering, University of Seoul, Seoul, 02504, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Global Smart City & School of Civil, Architectural Engineering, and Landscape Architecture, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Chemistry Department, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Earth Resources and Environmental Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul, 04763, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bio-Environmental Energy, Pusan National University, Miryang, 50463, Republic of Korea.
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- School of Environmental Engineering, University of Seoul, Seoul, 02504, Republic of Korea.
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- School of Environmental Engineering, University of Seoul, Seoul, 02504, Republic of Korea.
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Li L, Cui M, Wang X, Long J. Critical Techniques for Overcoming the Diffusion Limitations in Heterogeneously Catalytic Depolymerization of Lignin. CHEMSUSCHEM 2023; 16:e202202325. [PMID: 36651109 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202202325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2022] [Revised: 01/16/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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Heterogeneously catalyzed depolymerization of lignin to value-added chemicals is increasingly attractive but highly challengeable. Particularly, the diffusion limitation of lignin macromolecule to the solid catalyst surface is a big barrier, which significantly decreases the yield of monomer while increasing char formation. Therefore, for the potential industrial utilization of lignin, new knowledge focused on the size of lignin particles is of great importance to offer guidance for promoting lignin depolymerization and suppressing condensation in the heterogeneously catalytic systems. In this Review, the size of lignin particles and macromolecules are summarized. Previous approaches for improving the mass diffusion including enhancing the solubility of lignin and exploitation of hierarchical and "solubilized" materials are also discussed. Based on these, a constructive perspective is proposed. Thus, this work provides a new insight on the rational design of heterogeneous catalytic techniques for efficient utilization of the aromatic polymer of lignin.
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- Lixia Li
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan, 453007, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan, 453007, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan, 453007, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Pulp & Paper Engineering State Key Laboratory of China, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, Guangdong, P. R. China
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Lonchay W, Bagnato G, Sanna A. Highly selective hydropyrolysis of lignin waste to benzene, toluene and xylene in presence of zirconia supported iron catalyst. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2022; 361:127727. [PMID: 35944864 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2022.127727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2022] [Revised: 07/28/2022] [Accepted: 07/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The use of lignin to produce Benzene, Toluene and Xylene (BTX) is a promising pathway to strength the economic case, over the production of advanced bio-fuels alone. In this work, Ce, Na, Pd and Fe supported on zirconium oxide were evaluated for the ex-situ hydropyrolysis (HyPy)/hydrodeoxygenation (HDO) of Etek lignin under mild conditions (600 °C, 1 atmosphere) towards the production of BTX. Fe/ZrO2 was able to selectively produce BTX (67 area%) and cycloalkenes (13.5 area%) and strongly deoxygenate the HyPy oil to about 5 wt% oxygen content, resulting in an oil with a carbon distribution of 85.5 % in C5-C10 hydrocarbons. The high selectivity of Fe/ZrO2 was related to the iron oxophilicity, the strong reduction potential of zero-valent iron, the good dispersion of Fe nanoparticles on the support and the presence of mesopores and acid sites, which enhanced the interactions between the reacting species and the catalyst surface.
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- William Lonchay
- Advanced Biofuels Lab, School of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh EH14 4AS, United Kingdom
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- Advanced Biofuels Lab, School of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh EH14 4AS, United Kingdom; School of Computing, Engineering & Digital Technologies, Teesside University, Middlesbrough TS1 3BA, United Kingdom
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- Advanced Biofuels Lab, School of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh EH14 4AS, United Kingdom.
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