Thermochemical behavior of alkali pretreated biomass – a thermogravimetric and Py-GC/FID study
Candice Ellison, Manuel Garcı̀a-Pèrez, Charles A. Mullen, Madhav P. Yadav
Abstract
Pyrolysis of pretreated biomass significantly reduces pyrolysis vapor acidity, enabling improved downstream upgrading. Also, increased selectivity for sugars could provide another valuable co-product for bioethanol.
Topics & Concepts
Thermogravimetric analysisPyrolysisBiomass (ecology)SelectivityAlkali metalChemistryBiofuelChemical engineeringPulp and paper industryOrganic chemistryNuclear chemistryWaste managementCatalysisAgronomyEngineeringBiologyThermochemical Biomass Conversion ProcessesBiofuel production and bioconversionCatalysis for Biomass Conversion