Effects of Bioliquid Recirculation on Hydrothermal Carbonization of Lignocellulosic Biomass

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Title: Effects of Bioliquid Recirculation on Hydrothermal Carbonization of Lignocellulosic Biomass
Authors: Sun-Ju Lee, Min-Ah Oh, Seung-Jin Oh, Na-Hyeon Cho, Young-Yeul Kang, Jai-Young Lee
Source: Energies, Vol 15, Iss 13, p 4903 (2022)
Publisher Information: MDPI AG, 2022.
Publication Year: 2022
Collection: LCC:Technology
Subject Terms: hydrothermal carbonization, hydrochar, recirculation, bioliquid, wood waste, Technology
More Details: The characteristics of bioliquid produced through the hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) of wood wastes and the effects of recirculation on hydrochar production were analyzed. The organic acids and total organic carbon of bioliquid increased with progressive recirculation, whereas intermediate byproducts decreased. Hydrochar production by bioliquid recirculation increased mass yield, carbon content, caloric value, and energy yield of the former, while improving its quality as a solid refuse fuel. We concluded that bioliquid recirculation promoted HTC, as demonstrated by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy. Furthermore, contrary to predictions, a relatively constant quantity of bioliquid was generated in each step, indicating that its continuous reuse is feasible. Therefore, bioliquid recirculation can improve hydrochar production while simultaneously mitigating the environmental impact of wastewater generation. This method should be considered an important strategy toward the implementation of carbon-neutrality goals.
Document Type: article
File Description: electronic resource
Language: English
ISSN: 15134903
1996-1073
Relation: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/15/13/4903; https://doaj.org/toc/1996-1073
DOI: 10.3390/en15134903
Access URL: https://doaj.org/article/a685eff2ee0a46ed88019c89d0ac1c58
Accession Number: edsdoj.685eff2ee0a46ed88019c89d0ac1c58
Database: Directory of Open Access Journals
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ISSN:15134903
19961073
DOI:10.3390/en15134903
Published in:Energies
Language:English