Effects of carbon dioxide on pyrolysis of peat

Jechan Lee; Xiao Yang; Hocheol Song; Yong Sik Ok; Eilhann E. Kwon

doi:10.1016/j.energy.2016.11.143

Effects of carbon dioxide on pyrolysis of peat

Jechan Lee, Xiao Yang, Hocheol Song, Yong Sik Ok, Eilhann E. Kwon

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Abstract

This study focuses on the mechanistic understanding of effects of CO₂on pyrolysis of peat. To do this, three pyrolytic products (i.e., syngas: H₂and CO, pyrolytic oil (tar), and biochar) were characterized. Thermal cracking of volatile organic carbons (VOCs) generated from pyrolysis of peat was enhanced in the presence of CO₂. Besides the enhanced thermal cracking of VOCs, unknown reaction between CO₂and VOCs was also identified. Accordingly, CO₂played a role in enhancing syngas production and in reducing tar formation in pyrolysis of peat. This study also reveals that peat-biochar produced in CO₂exhibited a larger surface area than that produced in N₂. The results shown in this paper would be used for various applications such as energy recovery from peat using a potent greenhouse gas (for example, CO₂).

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	929-936
Number of pages	8
Journal	Energy
Volume	120
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2016.11.143
Publication status	Published - 2017
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Biochar
Black carbon
Charcoal
Pyrolysis
Syngas
Tar

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Civil and Structural Engineering
Building and Construction
Pollution
Mechanical Engineering
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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