Energies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(6), P. 1437 - 1437
Published: March 16, 2024
The
main
objective
of
the
manuscript
is
to
investigate
mild
hydrotreatment
upgrading
hydrothermal
liquefaction
biocrude
improve
its
stability
and
energy
content.
To
that
end,
was
performed,
exploring
three
different
operating
windows
in
order
examine
effect
reaction
temperature
hydrogen
supply
on
deoxygenation
reactions.
A
typical
NiMo/Al2O3
hydrotreating
catalyst
utilized
while
experiments
were
performed
a
continuous-flow
TRL
3
plant.
results
show
resulting
product
has
higher
carbon
content
as
compared
raw
feed.
oxygenated
compounds
removed,
leading
with
almost
zero
oxygen
water
content,
high
density.
pathways
during
investigated
via
GC-MS
analysis
presented
detail
manuscript.
In
general,
process
able
quality
initial
biocrude,
allowing
easier
handling
storing
for
further
upgrading,
or
be
used
an
intermediate
refinery
stream.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(20), P. 4046 - 4046
Published: Oct. 10, 2023
This
review
presents
the
advances
in
polymeric
materials
achieved
by
extrusion
and
injection
molding
from
lignocellulosic
agroindustrial
biomass.
Biomass,
which
is
derived
agricultural
industrial
waste,
a
renewable
abundant
feedstock
that
contains
mainly
cellulose,
hemicellulose,
lignin.
To
improve
properties
functions
of
materials,
cellulose
subjected
to
variety
modifications.
The
most
common
modifications
are
surface
modification,
grafting,
chemical
procedures,
molecule
grafting.
Injection
technologies
crucial
shaping
manufacturing
polymer
composites,
with
precise
control
over
process
material
selection.
Furthermore,
involves
four
phases:
plasticization,
injection,
cooling,
ejection,
focus
on
energy
efficiency.
Fundamental
aspects
an
machine,
such
as
motor,
hopper,
heating
units,
nozzle,
clamping
unit,
discussed.
Extrusion
technology,
commonly
used
preliminary
step
molding,
challenges
regarding
fiber
reinforcement
stress
accumulation,
while
lignin-based
challenging
due
their
hydrophobicity.
diverse
applications
these
biodegradable
include
automotive
industries,
construction,
food
packaging,
various
consumer
goods.
Polymeric
positioned
offer
even
bigger
contributions
sustainable
eco-friendly
solutions
future,
research
development
continues.
Energies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(19), P. 4852 - 4852
Published: Sept. 27, 2024
The
global
increase
in
energy
consumption,
driven
by
population
growth
and
improved
living
standards,
has
led
to
a
heavy
reliance
on
fossil
fuels,
causing
significant
environmental
concerns.
This
prompted
shift
toward
sustainable
sources,
with
biomass,
especially
lignocellulosic
forest
emerging
as
key
alternative
due
its
abundance
carbon-neutral
potential.
Microwave-assisted
pyrolysis
(MAP)
is
an
efficient
method
for
converting
biomass
into
valuable
bioproducts
bioenergy
reduced
use.
review
introduces
types,
focusing
role
production.
It
compares
MAP
conventional
pyrolysis,
highlighting
the
benefits
of
rapid,
uniform
heating
product
yields.
Key
operational
conditions,
such
temperature,
microwave
power,
size,
catalyst
ratios,
are
discussed
relation
their
impact
quality
yield.
Despite
advantages,
faces
challenges,
particularly
temperature
control,
which
can
affect
bio-oil
yield
quality.
High
temperatures
may
cause
unwanted
secondary
reactions,
while
low
lead
incomplete
decomposition.
Research
dielectric
properties
process
modeling
essential
order
optimize
scale
it
up
industrial
Addressing
issues
through
catalytic
upgrading
also
critical
broader
adoption.
Energies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(6), P. 1437 - 1437
Published: March 16, 2024
The
main
objective
of
the
manuscript
is
to
investigate
mild
hydrotreatment
upgrading
hydrothermal
liquefaction
biocrude
improve
its
stability
and
energy
content.
To
that
end,
was
performed,
exploring
three
different
operating
windows
in
order
examine
effect
reaction
temperature
hydrogen
supply
on
deoxygenation
reactions.
A
typical
NiMo/Al2O3
hydrotreating
catalyst
utilized
while
experiments
were
performed
a
continuous-flow
TRL
3
plant.
results
show
resulting
product
has
higher
carbon
content
as
compared
raw
feed.
oxygenated
compounds
removed,
leading
with
almost
zero
oxygen
water
content,
high
density.
pathways
during
investigated
via
GC-MS
analysis
presented
detail
manuscript.
In
general,
process
able
quality
initial
biocrude,
allowing
easier
handling
storing
for
further
upgrading,
or
be
used
an
intermediate
refinery
stream.
