Advances in the development and application of analytical pyrolysis in biomass research: A review. (1st November 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Li, Tan; Su, Jing; Wang, Cong; Watanabe, Atsushi; Teramae, Norio; Ohtani, Hajime; Wang, Kaige
• Is Part Of: Energy conversion and management. Volume 271(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-11-01
• Subjects: Analytical pyrolysis -- Micro-pyrolyzer -- Biomass -- Thermochemical conversion -- Py-GC; Direct energy conversion -- Periodicals; Energy storage -- Periodicals; Energy transfer -- Periodicals; Énergie -- Conversion directe -- Périodiques; Direct energy conversion; Periodicals; 621.3105
• DOI: 10.1016/j.enconman.2022.116302
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0196-8904

Abstract

Graphical abstract: Highlights: The applications of analytical pyrolysis in various fields of biomass thermochemical conversion were discussed. The characteristics of various analytical pyrolysis devices and their analysis modes were summarized. The accuracy of quantitative methods and the detectability of macromolecular species in analytical pyrolysis systems were analyzed. Heat and mass transfer limitations of analytical pyrolysis systems and the knowledge gap between them and large-scale reactors were clarified. Proposals to use analytical pyrolysis to guide catalyst screening in industry and to extend its applications to other research areas were presented. Abstract: Analytical pyrolysis has been widely used in biomass research to study the reaction mechanisms, screen catalysts, optimize reaction conditions, and characterize products. Substantial progresses have been made during the past few decades in the development of analytical pyrolysis systems. The application of the analytical pyrolysis technique has also expanded from fast pyrolysis to other thermochemical processes such as oxidative pyrolysis, gasification, and solvent liquefaction. This review covers the recent advances in analytical pyrolysis in biomass research, focusing on the instrumental development and the expanding application. The future and the challenges facing by analytical pyrolysis are also discussed.