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Thermogravimetric analysis of the gasification of microalgae Chlorella vulgaris

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Author(s):
Figueira, Camila Emilia [1] ; Moreira, Jr., Paulo Firmino [1] ; Giudici, Reinaldo [1]
Total Authors: 3
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Escola Politecn, Dept Chem Engn, BR-05508010 Sao Paulo - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 1
Document type: Journal article
Source: Bioresource Technology; v. 198, p. 717-724, DEC 2015.
Web of Science Citations: 14
Abstract

The gasification of microalgae Chlorella vulgaris under an atmosphere of argon and water vapor was investigated by thermogravimetric analysis. The data were interpreted by using conventional isoconversional methods and also by the independent parallel reaction (IPR) model, in which the degradation is considered to happen individually to each pseudo-component of biomass (lipid, carbohydrate and protein). The IPR model allows obtaining the kinetic parameters of the degradation reaction of each component. Three main stages were observed during the gasification process and the differential thermogravimetric curve was satisfactorily fitted by the IPR model considering three pseudocomponents. The comparison of the activation energy values obtained by the methods and those found in the literature for other microalgae was satisfactory. Quantification of reaction products was performed using online gas chromatography. The major products detected were H-2, CO and CH4, indicating the potential for producing fuel gas and syngas from microalgae. (C) 2015 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 13/50218-2 - CEPEMA - Cooperative Center of Environmental Engineering
Grantee:Claudio Augusto Oller do Nascimento
Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants