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Journal | BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY |
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Date | Published - May 2010 |
Issue number | 10 |
Volume | 101 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Pages (from-to) | 3776-3779 |
Original language | English |
A microwave assisted low temperature decomposition process has been developed for production of high quality fuels from biomass. 180 degrees C was identified as key in the process mechanism, as the amorphous region of cellulose softens allowing a microwave induced rearrangement. Proton transfer is then possible under the microwave field resulting in acid catalysed decomposition. This low temperature process has been shown to be suitable for scale-up, producing a high quality char for use as a coal replacement and bio-oil suitable for upgrading to liquid fuel. (C) 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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