The Pros And Cons Of Biomass Polyrolysis

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Nowadays, the worldwide is focusing on the renewable energy because it can provide sustainable economic development, environmental protection, and national energy security. Among this renewable energy, biomass pyrolysis is the most attractive method to produce bio-char (solid), biotar
(liquid), and bio-gas (gas). Bio-char (solid) has the highest carbon content. Tar (bio-oil), which is a liquid, is a high molecular weight compounds, with this liquid there are some non-condensable gases are produced, which are CO,
CO2, H2, C1-C4 hydrocarbons (one of the most disadvantages of the biomass pyrolysis). Thus, a second reaction is required to dissociate the gas from the liquid

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