Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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683310 | Bioresource Technology | 2010 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
A microwave assisted low temperature decomposition process has been developed for production of high quality fuels from biomass. 180 °C was identified as key in the process mechanism, as the amorphous region of cellulose softens allowing a microwave induced rearrangement. Proton transfer is then possible under the microwave field resulting in acid catalysed decomposition. This low temperature process has been shown to be suitable for scale-up, producing a high quality char for use as a coal replacement and bio-oil suitable for upgrading to liquid fuel.
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Authors
Vitaly L. Budarin, James H. Clark, Brigid A. Lanigan, Peter Shuttleworth, Duncan J. Macquarrie,