Articles tagged with Pyrolysis
Researchers at the USDA's Agricultural Research Service found that biochars produced from switchgrass and hardwoods increased soil moisture storage in sandy soils. The study also showed that biochars can extend the window of soil water availability for crops by 1-3 days.
Researchers at Iowa State University have produced a new method to create inexpensive sugars from biomass using fast pyrolysis. This process could potentially be the cheapest way to produce biofuels or biorenewable chemicals, offering a more sustainable alternative.
A multi-state research team will develop a blueprint for using marginal farmlands to grow perennial grasses for biomass, reducing soil erosion and increasing carbon sequestration. The study aims to create a market for perennial grass that gives farmers a solid return, promoting sustainable land use and biofuel production.
Scientists have developed a new process that converts used motor oil into gasoline-like fuel using microwaves, offering an efficient and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional methods. The new method has excellent potential for commercial use and could help solve the problem of improper disposal of waste motor oil.
Researchers at UMass Amherst develop a method to produce high-volume chemical feedstocks from pyrolytic bio-oils, a cheap liquid fuel derived from biomass. This process could reduce industry's reliance on fossil fuels worth $400 billion annually.
Researchers at Iowa State University have developed Bioasphalt, a potential green replacement for asphalt derived from petroleum. The new material is created by mixing bio-oil fractions with traditional asphalt, resulting in improved hot- and cold-weather performance.
Avello Bioenergy Inc., founded by Iowa State students Jared Brown, Cody Ellens, and Anthony Pollard, utilizes fast pyrolysis technology to produce bio-oils for various industrial applications. The company's goal is to replace petroleum-based materials with renewable alternatives.
Researchers at Virginia Tech have developed a transportable pyrolysis unit to convert poultry litter into three value-added byproducts: bio-oil, producer gas, and fertilizer. The process reduces waste disposal concerns and biosecurity risks, while producing high-quality bio-oils with potential economic benefits.
Trials at NSW DPI's Wollongbar Agricultural Institute found agrichar, a black carbon byproduct of pyrolysis, triples wheat yields and doubles soybean production when applied at 10 tonnes per hectare. The technology also reduces greenhouse gas emissions by up to 99% compared to traditional farming methods.