Oxidation of phenolic compounds during autothermal pyrolysis of lignocellulose

Title Oxidation of phenolic compounds during autothermal pyrolysis of lignocellulose
Publication Type Journal Article
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Fast pyrolysis is traditionally defined as the rapid decomposition of organic material in the absence of oxygen to produce primarily a liquid product known as bio-oil. However, the introduction of small amounts of oxygen to the process holds prospects of internally generating the energy needed for pyrolysis. The present study investigates the partial oxidation of lignin-derived compounds during pyrolysis, which generates both carbon oxides and aromatic carbonyl compounds. Analysis of lignin derived phenolic compounds was performed to determine if the composition had changed under oxidative conditions. NMR analyses indicates aromatic carbonyls increased under oxidative conditions, with a corresponding decrease in phenolic hydroxyl groups. Model phenolic compounds were pyrolyzed to help understand the role of partial oxidation during autothermal pyrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass.
Year of Publication
2020
Journal
Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis
Volume
149
Number of Pages
104853
Date Published
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