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Characterization of bio-oil and biochar obtained by pyrolysis at high temperatures from the lignocellulosic biomass of the henequen plant

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In this work, the trunk and flower stalk of henequen were characterized and subjected to pyrolysis at high temperatures. The chemical composition of henequen biomass is very similar to other agricultural waste, namely 49–59% holocellulose and 23–28% lignin. The yields of pyrolysis products depend on the conditions used, and the maximum yields obtained were 40% bio-oil, 27% biochar, and 46% gas. The solid (biochar) and liquid (bio-oil) products obtained were characterized by elemental analysis and gas chromatography coupled to a mass detector, respectively. It was determined that bio-oil consists of aromatic compounds, linear hydrocarbons, and phenolic derivatives, which are present either in the biomass or are produced during thermal degradation of the lignocellulosic components. The elemental carbon content of biochar increases by 65% in comparison with the lignocellulosic biomass before pyrolysis and the highest heating value (24,031 kJ/kg) was obtained for carbon produced at higher temperatures.

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To the Sectorial Fund Conacyt-Sener Sustainability for its economic support granted for the project Use of woody biomass as a solid biofuel for the generation of electric energy in rural areas with code 249581. We thank José M.Baas-López for the elemental analyses of bio-oil and biochar.

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Canché-Escamilla, G., Guin-Aguillón, L., Duarte-Aranda, S. et al. Characterization of bio-oil and biochar obtained by pyrolysis at high temperatures from the lignocellulosic biomass of the henequen plant. J Mater Cycles Waste Manag 24, 751–762 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10163-022-01361-5

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