Exceptionally High Yields of Hydrocarbons From the Catalytic Co-pyrolysis of Torrefied Corn Stalks With High Density Polyethylene
Anthonia, E. Eseyin, Solomon, A. Mamuru, Philip, H. Steele
Anthonia, E. Eseyin — Department of Chemistry, University of Jos, Nigeria * Solomon, A. Mamuru — Electrochemical Nanolab, Department of Chemistry, Adamawa State University, Mubi Nigeria Philip, H. Steele — Department of Sustainable Bioproducts, Mississippi State University, Box 9820, Mississippi State, MS 39762
Volume: 6, Issue 2Year: 2018Pages: 186-197Published: January 1, 2018
Torrefied corn stalks (TCS), torrefied corn stalks/high density polyethylene (TCS/HDPE), with and without zeolite catalyst (HZSM-5) were analyzed by Py-GC at 400, 500, and 600oC for the production of high yields of hydrocarbons. The highest yield of hydrocarbons (43.38%) was produced by TCS/HDPE/Cat. at 600oC. 21.83% yield was produced in the absence of HZSM-5 at 600oC. Lower yields were recorded at lower temperatures, with or without catalyst. The pyrolysis of TCS alone did not produce any hydrocarbon at any of the pyrolysis temperatures. Elemental analysis results showed that HDPE contained higher percentages of carbon and hydrogen than torrefied corn stalks. The thermogravimetric analysis results indicated that HDPE was more thermally stable than TCS. TCS decomposed at about 300C while HDPE decomposed at about 475C. Maximum weight loss was achieved at about 350C and 500C for TCS and HDPE, respectively.
Eseyin, A.E., & Mamuru, S.A., & Steele, P.H. (2018).
Exceptionally High Yields of Hydrocarbons From the Catalytic Co-pyrolysis of Torrefied Corn Stalks With High Density Polyethylene.
Adamawa State University Journal of Scientific Research
, 6(2)
, 186-197.
