多源生物质废弃物及其发酵产物的热解动力学研究

    Pyrolysis kinetics of multi-source biomass wastes and their fermentation products

    • 摘要: 随着可再生能源需求的增加,生物质废料的回收利用备受重视。该研究旨在研究产生量较大的农林废弃物及其发酵产物在热解过程中的动力学特征,挖掘其潜在能源价值。该研究以玉米芯、树叶、菌渣3种不同生物质来源的废弃物原物料及其发酵物为研究对象,对6种材料分别进行风干、研磨、过筛处理后备用。通过热重分析及动力学研究,计算活化能E、指前因子A等热力学参数。并采用 X 射线衍射( X-ray Diffraction)技术分析其晶体结构和物相组成。结果表明:1)3种物质及其发酵物的热解过程相似,可分为4个失重阶段,其中250~530 ℃为主要失重阶段。2)树叶发酵物的活化能为2.66 kJ/mol,反应更容易进行,热解潜力较高。3)XRD分析表明样品均为晶体结构,主要物相为SiO2,且树叶发酵物与菌渣发酵物的峰位相似。研究结果表明,树叶发酵物在生物质能源和化工领域具有较高的转化潜力,而玉米芯和菌渣发酵物的热解产物复杂,需进一步研究其应用价值。该研究为生物质废弃物的高效利用提供了理论基础和实践指导,具有重要的经济和生态意义。

       

      Abstract: Abstract: Renewable energy is ever ever-increasing demand for the recycling of biomass wastes. This study aimed to explore the kinetics and potential energy of the agricultural and forestry waste, as well as their fermentation products during pyrolysis. Three types of the biomass wastes—corncob, leaves, and Auricularia dregs—were selected as the raw materials. Their fermented counterparts were prepared for the comparative analysis. Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and kinetic studies were conducted to investigate the pyrolysis behavior for the key thermodynamic parameters, including activation energy (E) and pre-exponential factor (A). Additionally, X-ray diffraction (XRD) was employed to analyze the crystal structure and phase composition of the samples. TGA results revealed that there was the a similar pyrolysis of the three materials and their fermentation products. Four weight-loss stages were divided in the pyrolysis. The first stage (30–120 °C) was corresponded to the evaporation of moisture, while the second stage (120–250 °C) was attributed to the decomposition of hemicellulose. The third stage (250–520 °C), the primary weight-loss phase, was associated with the pyrolysis of the cellulose and lignin. The final stage (520–800 °C) was involved the further decomposition of the residual char. Among the samples, the fermented leaves exhibited the lowest activation energy (2.66 kJ/mol), indicating a lower energy barrier for the pyrolysis reaction and higher potential for energy conversion. In contrast, there were the more complex pyrolysis products of the fermented corncob and Auricularia dregs. XRD analysis demonstrated that all samples shared a crystalline structure, with the SiO2 was identified as the predominant phase. The fermented leaves and Auricularia dregs showed the similar peak positions, indicating the comparable crystal structures. While the fermented corncob exhibited the distinct diffraction patterns. The variations in crystal structure were attributed to the microbial degradation of cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin during fermentation, which was altered the crystallinity and phase composition of the biomass. Therefore, the fermented leaves were highlighted to serve as a promising feedstock for biomass energy and chemical industries, due to their low activation energy and high conversion efficiency. In contrast, the more complex products were yielded in the pyrolysis of the fermented corncob and Auricularia dregs. A theoretical foundation was provided to understand the pyrolysis kinetics of the biomass waste. The practical guidance was offered for its efficient utilization. The agricultural and forestry waste was transformed into the valuable energy resources. This research was greatly contributed to the sustainable development of economic and ecological fields. In conclusion, the biomass waste can be expected to serve as a renewable energy source. The thermogravimetric analysis, kinetic modeling, and XRD characterization can be integrated to evaluate the pyrolysis behavior and crystal structure of the biomass materials. The fermented leaves can also serve as a high-efficiency feedstock. While the need can also be identified for the further exploration of biomass types. Additionally, the pyrolysis conditions can be optimized to maximize the energy yield for the minimum environmental impact, in order to significantly enhance the scalability of the biomass-based energy systems. Future studies should also focus on the economic feasibility and lifecycle assessment of the biomass-to-energy process for their sustainability and competitiveness in the global energy market. This research can pave the way for the innovative strategies in biomass waste management, in order to promote a circular economy for with the less reliance on fossil fuels.

       

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