Improving levoglucosan and hydrocarbon production through gas-phase synergy during cellulose and polyolefin co-pyrolysis
Shengyu Xie, Chuan Ma, Shogo Kumagai, Yusuke Takahashi, Tomohito Kameda, Yuko Saito, Toshiaki Yoshioka
Abstract
A novel pyrolysis reactor configuration improves the production of valuable chemicals during co-pyrolysis of cellulose and plastic.
Topics & Concepts
PolyolefinLevoglucosanPyrolysisCelluloseHydrocarbonGas phasePhase (matter)Organic chemistryChemical engineeringMaterials scienceChemistryWaste managementPulp and paper industryPolymer scienceEngineeringAerosolBiomass burningLayer (electronics)Thermochemical Biomass Conversion ProcessesLignin and Wood ChemistryBiofuel production and bioconversion