Progress and challenges in sustainable pyrolysis technology: Reactors, feedstocks and products

Mong, GR; Chong, CT; Chong, WWF; Ng, JH; Ong, HC; Ashokkumar, V; Tran, MV; Karmakar, S; Goh, BHH; Mohd Yasin, MF

Progress and challenges in sustainable pyrolysis technology: Reactors, feedstocks and products

Mong, GR Chong, CT Chong, WWF Ng, JH Ong, HC Ashokkumar, V Tran, MV Karmakar, S Goh, BHH Mohd Yasin, MF

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Citation:: Fuel, 2022, 324
Issue Date:: 2022-09-15

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dc.contributor.author	Mong, GR
dc.contributor.author	Chong, CT
dc.contributor.author	Chong, WWF
dc.contributor.author	Ng, JH
dc.contributor.author	Ong, HC
dc.contributor.author	Ashokkumar, V
dc.contributor.author	Tran, MV
dc.contributor.author	Karmakar, S
dc.contributor.author	Goh, BHH
dc.contributor.author	Mohd Yasin, MF
dc.date.accessioned	2023-04-11T05:05:00Z
dc.date.available	2023-04-11T05:05:00Z
dc.date.issued	2022-09-15
dc.identifier.citation	Fuel, 2022, 324
dc.identifier.issn	0016-2361
dc.identifier.issn	1873-7153
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/169585
dc.description.abstract	Pyrolysis is a thermo-chemical decomposition process that converts organic or inorganic materials into solid, liquid and gaseous products. The pyrolysis process involves multiple complex chemical reactions, and the derived products are highly dependent on the pyrolysis operating parameters and type of feedstock. In the present review, progress on the state-of-the-art pyrolysis technology, feedstock and properties of the end products are thoroughly reviewed. The potential application of the pyrolysis products in the industries is discussed: solid leftover can be upgraded and used as a bio-adsorbant, soil amendment, fertilizer or solid fuel; pyrolysis liquid can be used as a bio-chemical source or upgraded into liquid fuel; gaseous products can be used as recirculating gas for the pyrolysis environment or burnt as fuel for heat and power generation. Despite the potential of pyrolysis in processing agricultural or industrial wastes, studies regarding the economic feasibility and environment sustainability of scaled-up pyrolysis plant are scarce. A comprehensive overview on the type of pyrolysis reactor technology, potential feedstock and the properties of the derived products is presented. Further, the sustainability of the technology is assessed from the aspects of energy balance, environment and economics. In spite of the potential benefits to the environment and recovery of valuable products, there are several challenges that need to be addressed to ensure the sustainability and commercialibility of the pyrolysis technologies.
dc.language	English
dc.publisher	ELSEVIER SCI LTD
dc.relation.ispartof	Fuel
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1016/j.fuel.2022.124777
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dc.subject	0306 Physical Chemistry (incl. Structural), 0904 Chemical Engineering, 0913 Mechanical Engineering
dc.subject.classification	Energy
dc.title	Progress and challenges in sustainable pyrolysis technology: Reactors, feedstocks and products
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	324
utslib.for	0306 Physical Chemistry (incl. Structural)
utslib.for	0904 Chemical Engineering
utslib.for	0913 Mechanical Engineering
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology/School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
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dc.date.updated	2023-04-11T05:04:59Z
pubs.publication-status	Published
pubs.volume	324

Abstract:

Pyrolysis is a thermo-chemical decomposition process that converts organic or inorganic materials into solid, liquid and gaseous products. The pyrolysis process involves multiple complex chemical reactions, and the derived products are highly dependent on the pyrolysis operating parameters and type of feedstock. In the present review, progress on the state-of-the-art pyrolysis technology, feedstock and properties of the end products are thoroughly reviewed. The potential application of the pyrolysis products in the industries is discussed: solid leftover can be upgraded and used as a bio-adsorbant, soil amendment, fertilizer or solid fuel; pyrolysis liquid can be used as a bio-chemical source or upgraded into liquid fuel; gaseous products can be used as recirculating gas for the pyrolysis environment or burnt as fuel for heat and power generation. Despite the potential of pyrolysis in processing agricultural or industrial wastes, studies regarding the economic feasibility and environment sustainability of scaled-up pyrolysis plant are scarce. A comprehensive overview on the type of pyrolysis reactor technology, potential feedstock and the properties of the derived products is presented. Further, the sustainability of the technology is assessed from the aspects of energy balance, environment and economics. In spite of the potential benefits to the environment and recovery of valuable products, there are several challenges that need to be addressed to ensure the sustainability and commercialibility of the pyrolysis technologies.

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