Fuel

Bioslurry is an innovative renewable fuel derived from biomass. It is a blend of biochar and bio-oil through fast pyrolysis. It overcomes some issues along with the applications of bio-oil and biochar alone and has received numerous attention. In this review, we first introduced the fast pyrolysis technology for biomass, discussing application of the products […]

In this study, corn and wheat straw biochars (BCS-K-Zn and BWS-K-Zn) were produced through a one-step carbonization-co-activation method utilizing a novel mixed activator (ZnCl2 or K2SO4). The data indicated that their specific surface areas measured 1817.66 and 1509.84 m2/g, respectively. This method significantly improved the physicochemical properties of the biochars, particularly the total pore volume, […]

Aquathermolysis is one of the thermochemical reactions in the heavy oil thermal recovery process. The key issue, i.e., the high temperature required by aquathermolysis, can be reduced by the involvement of catalysts. How-ever, the effective working temperature of catalysts is still above 240 degrees C, which needs to be further reduced to enhance energy efficiency. […]

Abstract Ammonia (NH3) is a potential carbon-free energy carrier. This study proposed a green route for NH3 production via microalgae steam catalytic gasification process over LaFeO3 perovskite. The experiments of pyrolysis, catalytic pyrolysis, steam gasification, and steam catalytic gasification were compared in a fixed bed reactor. Compared with pyrolysis, steam is introduced as the gasifying agent for […]

Abstract Biochar is a highly rich carbonaceous material, which when applied to soil renders numerous benefits to plants and the environment. The role of biochar in agriculture is expected to expand rapidly as the need to protect the climate, manage organic waste, and produce food has risen significantly. Hence, continuous research on the production and […]