Publication: A Comparison of Feedstock from Agricultural Biomass and Face Masks for the Production of Biochar through Co-Pyrolysis
dc.citedby | 0 | |
dc.contributor.author | Yusoff Y. | en_US |
dc.contributor.author | Tan E.S. | en_US |
dc.contributor.author | Ismail F.B. | en_US |
dc.contributor.authorid | 59228498100 | en_US |
dc.contributor.authorid | 16425096800 | en_US |
dc.contributor.authorid | 58027086700 | en_US |
dc.date.accessioned | 2024-10-14T03:17:25Z | |
dc.date.available | 2024-10-14T03:17:25Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2023 | |
dc.description.abstract | This study explores the pyrolysis of disposable face masks to produce chemicals suitable for use as fuel, addressing the environmental concern posed by single-use face masks. Co-pyrolysis of biomass with face mask plastic waste offers a promising solution. The research focuses on the co-pyrolysis of biomass and face masks, aiming to characterise the properties for analysis and optimisation. Selected agricultural biomass and face mask plastic waste were subjected to temperatures from 250 �C to 400 �C for co-pyrolysis. Slow pyrolysis was chosen because face masks cannot be converted into useful bioproducts at temperatures exceeding 400 �C. The samples were tested in four different ratios and the study was conducted under inert conditions to ensure analysis accuracy and reliability. The results indicate that face masks exhibit a remarkable calorific value of 9310 kcal/kg. Face masks show a two-fold increase in calorific value compared with biomass alone. Additionally, the low moisture content of face masks (0.10%) reduces the heating value needed to remove moisture, enhancing their combustion efficiency. This study demonstrates the potential of co-pyrolysis with face masks as a means of generating valuable chemicals for fuel production, contributing to environmental sustainability. � 2023 by the authors. | en_US |
dc.description.nature | Final | en_US |
dc.identifier.ArtNo | 16000 | |
dc.identifier.doi | 10.3390/su152216000 | |
dc.identifier.issue | 22 | |
dc.identifier.scopus | 2-s2.0-85199230058 | |
dc.identifier.uri | https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85199230058&doi=10.3390%2fsu152216000&partnerID=40&md5=37fe0b3e8932560bbc4da6c7e548a34c | |
dc.identifier.uri | https://irepository.uniten.edu.my/handle/123456789/33912 | |
dc.identifier.volume | 15 | |
dc.publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) | en_US |
dc.relation.ispartof | All Open Access | |
dc.relation.ispartof | Gold Open Access | |
dc.source | Scopus | |
dc.sourcetitle | Sustainability (Switzerland) | |
dc.subject | biomass | |
dc.subject | EFB | |
dc.subject | face mask | |
dc.subject | pyrolysis | |
dc.subject | sustainability | |
dc.subject | biochar | |
dc.subject | biomass | |
dc.subject | combustion | |
dc.subject | comparative study | |
dc.subject | heating | |
dc.subject | moisture content | |
dc.subject | plastic waste | |
dc.subject | pyrolysis | |
dc.title | A Comparison of Feedstock from Agricultural Biomass and Face Masks for the Production of Biochar through Co-Pyrolysis | en_US |
dc.type | Article | en_US |
dspace.entity.type | Publication |