title: Co-production of biochar, bio-oil and syngas from halophyte grass (Achnatherum splendens L.) under three different pyrolysis temperatures.
abstract: In the present study, pyrolysis of Achnatherum splendens L. was performed under three different pyrolysis temperature (300, 500, and 700°C) to investigate the characteristics of biochar, bio-oil, and syngas. Biochar yield decreased from 48% to 24%, whereas syngas yield increased from 34% to 54% when pyrolysis temperature was increased from 300 to 700°C. Maximum bio-oil yield (27%) was obtained at 500°C. The biochar were characterized for elemental composition, surface, and adsorption properties. The results showed that obtained biochar could be used as a potential soil amendment. The bio-oil and syngas co-products will be evaluated in the future as bioenergy sources. Overall, our results suggests that A. splendens L. could be utilized as a potential feedstock for biochar and bioenergy production through pyrolytic route.
authors.affiliation: Department of Soil and Water Sciences, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China.
authors.forename: Muhammad
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Irfan
authors.affiliation: Key Laboratory for Thermal Science and Power Engineering of Ministry of Education, Department of Thermal Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China. Electronic address: qunchen@tsinghua.edu.cn.
authors.forename: Qun
authors.initials: Q
authors.lastname: Chen
authors.affiliation: Department of Soil and Water Sciences, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China.
authors.forename: Yan
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Yue
authors.affiliation: Key Laboratory for Thermal Science and Power Engineering of Ministry of Education, Department of Thermal Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China.
authors.forename: Renzhong
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Pang
authors.affiliation: Department of Soil and Water Sciences, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China. Electronic address: linqm@cau.edu.cn.
authors.forename: Qimei
authors.initials: Q
authors.lastname: Lin
authors.affiliation: Department of Soil and Water Sciences, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China.
authors.forename: Xiaorong
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: Zhao
authors.affiliation: Department of Soil and Water Sciences, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China.
authors.forename: Hao
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Chen
mesh_terms: D000143:Acids / Q000737:chemistry; D000327:Adsorption; D056804:Biofuels; D019149:Bioreactors; D001709:Biotechnology / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D002606:Charcoal / Q000378:metabolism*; D006109:Poaceae / Q000378:metabolism*; D016062:Porosity; D055051:Salt-Tolerant Plants / Q000378:metabolism*; D013696:Temperature
chemical_list: D000143:Acids; D056804:Biofuels; C540010:biochar; D002606:Charcoal
keywords: Achnatherum splendens L.; Biochar; Bioenergy; Pyrolysis temperature