| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7079994 | Bioresource Technology | 2014 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Thermal pyrolysis of sal seed (Shorea Robusta) was carried out in a semi-batch reactor at a temperature range of 400-625 °C and at a heating rate of 20 °C/min. The FTIR analysis of bio-fuel indicates the presence of functional groups such as alkanes, alkenes, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, and esters. The composition of the liquid product was analyzed using GC-MS and found the presence of hydrocarbons between 6 and 20 carbon atoms in a chain. The physical properties of the obtained liquid were close to that of petroleum fractions. The pyrolysis char can be used as an adsorbent as well as a solid fuel due to its high calorific value.
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Authors
V.K. Singh, A.B. Soni, Sachin Kumar, R.K. Singh,