scholarly journals Thermal Decomposition Kinetic Study of Non-Recyclable Paper and Plastic Waste by Thermogravimetric Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 54
Author(s):  
Ahmad Mohamed S. H. Al-Moftah ◽  
Richard Marsh ◽  
Julian Steer
Keyword(s):  
Power Generation ◽  
Thermal Decomposition ◽  
Thermogravimetric Analysis ◽  
Thermal Treatment ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Heating Rate ◽  
Heating Rates ◽  
Exponential Factor ◽  
Model Free ◽  
Treatment Processes

The global net emissions of the Kyoto Protocol greenhouse gases (GHG), such as carbon dioxide (CO2), fluorinated gases, methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O), remain substantially high, despite concerted efforts to reduce them. Thermal treatment of solid waste contributes at least 2.8–4% of the GHG in part due to increased generation of municipal solid waste (MSW) and inefficient treatment processes, such as incineration and landfill. Thermal treatment processes, such as gasification and pyrolysis, are valuable ways to convert solid materials, such as wastes into syngas, liquids, and chars, for power generation, fuels, or for the bioremediation of soils. Subcoal™ is a commercial product based on paper and plastics from the source segregated waste that is not readily recyclable and that would otherwise potentially find its way in to landfills. This paper looks at the kinetic parameters associated with this product in pyrolysis, gasification, and combustion conditions for consideration as a fuel for power generation or as a reductant in the blast furnace ironmaking process. Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) in Nitrogen (N2), CO2, and in air, was used to measure and compare the reaction kinetics. The activation energy (Ea) and pre-exponential factor A were measured at different heating rates using non-isothermal Ozawa Flynn Wall and (OFW) and Kissinger-Akahira-Sonuse (KAS) model-free techniques. The TGA curves showed that the thermal degradation of Subcoal™ comprises three main processes: dehydration, devolatilization, and char and ash formation. In addition, the heating rate drifts the devolatilization temperature to a higher value. Likewise, the derivative thermogravimetry (DTG) results stated that Tm degradation increased as the heating rate increased. Substantial variance in Ea was noted between the four stages of thermal decomposition of Subcoal™ on both methods. The Ea for gasification reached 200.2 ± 33.6 kJ/mol by OFW and 179.0 ± 31.9 kJ/mol by KAS. Pyrolysis registered Ea values of 161.7 ± 24.7 kJ/mol by OFW and 142.6 ± 23.5 kJ/mol by KAS. Combustion returned the lowest Ea values for both OFW (76.74 ± 15.4 kJ/mol) and KAS (71.0 ± 4.4 kJ/mol). The low Ea values in combustion indicate shorter reaction time for Subcoal™ degradation compared to gasification and pyrolysis. Generally, TGA kinetics analysis using KAS and OFW methods show good consistency in evaluating Arrhenius constants.

Pyrolysis Kinetics and Characteristics of Wood-Based Materials from Municipal Solid Waste

2014 ◽  
Vol 960-961 ◽  
pp. 442-446
Author(s):  
Lin Chen ◽  
Shu Zhong Wang ◽  
Zhi Qiang Wu ◽  
Hai Yu Meng ◽  
Jun Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Activation Energy ◽  
Thermogravimetric Analysis ◽  
Municipal Solid Waste ◽  
Apparent Activation Energy ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Heating Rate ◽  
Pyrolysis Kinetics ◽  
Kinetics Analysis ◽  
Exponential Factor ◽  
Pyrolysis Characteristics

Wood-based materials from Municipal Solid Waste have the potential of covering a significant part of the future demand on gasification capacities. However, their pyrolysis kinetics and gasification behavior has not yet been fully investigated. This paper describes the pyrolysis characteristics of typing paper and Chinese parasol from municipal solid waste applying the non-isothermal thermogravimetric analysis, the apparent activation energy and the pre-exponential factor were obtained by kinetics analysis at the heating rate of 10/20/40 oC•min-1.

Thermogravimetric Analysis of Superabsorbing Polyacrylic Hydrogel

2005 ◽  
Vol 494 ◽  
pp. 193-198 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Janković ◽  
B. Adnadjević ◽  
J. Jovanović ◽  
D. Minić ◽  
Lj. Kolar-Anić
Keyword(s):  
Activation Energy ◽  
Distribution Function ◽  
Thermogravimetric Analysis ◽  
Weibull Distribution ◽  
Heating Rate ◽  
Rate Constant ◽  
Heating Rates ◽  
Exponential Factor ◽  
Weibull Distribution Function ◽  
Thermogravimetric Curve

The thermogravimetric analysis of superabsorbing polyacrylic hydrogel dehydration, performed under non-isothermal conditions at different heating rates was discussed. Particularly, the influence of the heating rate on the obtained results is given in detail. For this purpose the Weibull distribution function was applied. The thermogravimetric curve when the heating rate tends to zero was evaluated. The activation energy E = 63 kJ/mol, pre-exponential factor A = 2.97 × 108 min−1, and rate constant k = 2.76 × 10−3 min−1 were determined on the basis of this curve.

scholarly journals Investigating the pyrolysis kinetics of Pinus sylvestris using thermogravimetric analysis

BioResources ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 5577-5592
Author(s):  
Langui Xu ◽  
Jiawei Zhou ◽  
Jiong Ni ◽  
Yanru Li ◽  
Yan Long ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thermogravimetric Analysis ◽  
Pinus Sylvestris ◽  
Heating Rate ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
High Heating Rate ◽  
Pyrolysis Kinetics ◽  
Heating Rates ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Model Free ◽  
Different Temperatures

Thermogravimetric analyses of Pinus sylvestris from Xinxiang were performed to investigate its kinetic characteristics, which could provide information for industrial applications. Thermal degradation experiments were conducted at various heating rates of 10 °C/min, 20 °C/min, and 60 °C/min using a thermogravimetric analysis-differential scanning calorimetry (TG-DSC) analyzer with an inert environment. The peak pyrolysis temperatures of the three major components (hemicellulose, cellulose, and lignin) were predicted by the Kissinger-Kai method, and activation energy values (Eα) were calculated. The Eα of Pinus sylvestris was also estimated by two model-free methods. The decomposition reactions of hemicellulose, cellulose, and lignin at different temperatures were the main reason for fluctuations in Eα. The time for heat transfer was less sufficient at a high heating rate compared with that at a low heating rate, which caused the temperature gradients in the samples. Therefore, the temperature of maximum exothermic peaks was higher than the maximum pyrolysis temperature. This kinetic study could be useful for providing guidance for optimizing the biomass pyrolysis process.

Thermo-catalytic decomposition of polystyrene waste: Comparative analysis using different kinetic models

2019 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 202-212 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ghulam Ali ◽  
Jan Nisar ◽  
Munawar Iqbal ◽  
Afzal Shah ◽  
Mazhar Abbas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Activation Energy ◽  
Copper Oxide ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Thermodynamic Parameters ◽  
Model Fitting ◽  
Catalytic Decomposition ◽  
Decomposition Reaction ◽  
Inert Atmosphere ◽  
Heating Rates ◽  
Model Free

Due to a huge increase in polymer production, a tremendous increase in municipal solid waste is observed. Every year the existing landfills for disposal of waste polymers decrease and the effective recycling techniques for waste polymers are getting more and more important. In this work pyrolysis of waste polystyrene was performed in the presence of a laboratory synthesized copper oxide. The samples were pyrolyzed at different heating rates that is, 5°Cmin−1, 10°Cmin−1, 15°Cmin−1 and 20°Cmin−1 in a thermogravimetric analyzer in inert atmosphere using nitrogen. Thermogravimetric data were interpreted using various model fitting (Coats–Redfern) and model free methods (Ozawa–Flynn–Wall, Kissinger–Akahira–Sunose and Friedman). Thermodynamic parameters for the reaction were also determined. The activation energy calculated applying Coats–Redfern, Ozawa–Flynn–Wall, Kissinger–Akahira–Sunose and Friedman models were found in the ranges 105–148.48 kJmol−1, 99.41–140.52 kJmol−1, 103.67–149.15 kJmol−1 and 99.93–141.25 kJmol−1, respectively. The lowest activation energy for polystyrene degradation in the presence of copper oxide indicates the suitability of catalyst for the decomposition reaction to take place at lower temperature. Moreover, the obtained kinetics and thermodynamic parameters would be very helpful in determining the reaction mechanism of the solid waste in a real system.

INVESTIGATION OF THERMAL DEGRADATION OF POULTRY PROCESSING DEWATERED SLUDGE USING THERMOGRAVIMETRIC ANALYSIS METHOD

2015 ◽  
Vol 76 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Aniza ◽  
S. Hassan ◽  
M. F. M. Nor ◽  
K. E. Kee ◽  
Aklilu T.
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Thermogravimetric Analysis ◽  
Thermal Degradation ◽  
Heating Rate ◽  
Degradation Process ◽  
Heating Rates ◽  
Initial Stage ◽  
Poultry Processing ◽  
Effect Of Particle Size ◽  
Dewatered Sludge

Thermal degradation of Poultry Processing Dewatered Sludge (PPDS) was studied using thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) method. The effect of particle size on PPDS samples and operational condition such as heating rates were investigated. The non-isothermal TGA was run under a constant flow of oxygen at a rate of 30 mL/min with temperature ranging from 30ºC to 800ºC. Four sample particle sizes ranging between 0.425 mm to 2 mm, and heating rate between 5 K/min to 20 K/min were used in this study. The TGA results showed that particle size does not have any significant effect on the thermogravimetry (TG) curves at the initial stage, but the TG curves started to separate explicitly at the second stage. Particle size may affect the reactivity of sample and combustion performance due to the heat transfer and temperature gradient. The TG and peak of derivative thermogravimetry (DTG) curves tend to alter at high temperature when heating rate is increased most likely due to the limitation of mass transfer and the delay of degradation process. 

scholarly journals Synthesis and characterization of a new conjugated polymer containing bithiazole group and its thermal decomposition kinetics

2020 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 227
Author(s):  
Adnan Kurt ◽  
Hacer Andan ◽  
Murat Koca
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Decomposition ◽  
Heating Rate ◽  
Conjugated Polymer ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Heating Rates ◽  
Diffusion Type ◽  
Optimum Heating ◽  
Rate Loss ◽  
Kinetics Of

A new conjugated polymer containing a bithiazole group is prepared by the polycondensation of 2,2'-diamino-4,4'-bithiazole and terephthaldialdehyde in the presence of glacial acetic acid. The kinetics of thermal degradation of the new polymer are investigated by thermogravimetric analysis at different heating rates. The temperature corresponding to the maximum rate loss shifts to higher temperatures with increasing heating rate. The thermal decomposition activation energies of the conjugated polymer in a conversion range of 3–15 % are 288.4 and 281.1 kJ/mol by the Flynn–Wall–Ozawa and Kissinger methods, respectively. The Horowitz–Metzger method shows that the thermodegradation mechanism of the conjugated polymer proceeds over a three-dimensional diffusion type deceleration D3 mechanism. The optimum heating rate is 20 ºC/min.

Studies on the Thermal Decomposition Kinetic of an Nitrate Ester

2012 ◽  
Vol 182-183 ◽  
pp. 1575-1580 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan Wang ◽  
Da Bin Liu ◽  
Xin Li Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Activation Energy ◽  
Thermal Decomposition ◽  
Decomposition Mechanism ◽  
Thermal Decomposition Mechanism ◽  
Decomposition Kinetic ◽  
Heating Rates ◽  
Exponential Factor ◽  
Nitrate Ester ◽  
Dynamic Function ◽  
Thermal Decomposition Kinetic

The certain nitrate ester explosive has been tested by TG at the heating rates of 10, 15, 20, 25K•min-1. Basing on the TG experiment results the thermal decomposition activation energy has been calculated by the methods of Ozawa, KAS and iteration. And the thermal decomposition mechanism function of the explosive with 38 kinds of dynamic function was deduced by the method of integration. The results show that the thermal decomposition mechanism of the nitrate ester is chemical reaction mechanism. The thermal decomposition kinetic parameters such as average activation energy Ea and pre-exponential factor A are 133.23×103 J•mol-1 and 3.191×107 s-1 respectively.

Pyrolysis Characteristics of Pine Powder and Polyvinyl Chloride of Municipal Solid Waste in Thermogravimetric Analyzer

2013 ◽  
Vol 781-784 ◽  
pp. 2009-2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hai Yu Meng ◽  
Shu Zhong Wang ◽  
Lin Chen ◽  
Jun Zhao ◽  
Zhi Qiang Wu
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Municipal Solid Waste ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Heating Rate ◽  
Polyvinyl Chloride ◽  
Heating Rates ◽  
Pyrolysis Characteristics ◽  
Thermogravimetric Analyzer ◽  
Tg And Dtg ◽  
Obvious Weight Loss

The pyrolysis characteristics of pine powder and polyvinyl chloride (PVC), respectively representing the biomass and plastics components of municipal solid waste, were studied in a thermogravimetric analyzer, and the influence of heating rate on pyrolysis characteristics was also investigated. The pyrolysis temperature was heated from ambient up to 900 °C at different heating rates including 10, 20 and 40 °Cžmin-1. The pyrolysis of pine powder was composed of two obvious weight loss phases, which were dehydration and the decomposition of cellulose and hemicellulose. The lignin in pine powder decomposed over a broad temperature range until 900°C. The pyrolysis of PVC was complicated, and included the release of hydrogen chloride (HCl), the formation of hydrocarbons. Besides, the additives in PVC decomposed at about 600 °C. The TG and DTG curves of pyrolysis for pine powder and PVC were similar at different heating rates, however, each weight loss phase of pyrolysis was shifted to high temperature with increasing the heating rate.

scholarly journals Kinetic Analysis of the Thermal Degradation of Recycled Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene by non-Isothermal Thermogravimetry

Polymers ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 281 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rafael Balart ◽  
David Garcia-Sanoguera ◽  
Luis Quiles-Carrillo ◽  
Nestor Montanes ◽  
Sergio Torres-Giner
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Degradation ◽  
Kinetic Analysis ◽  
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene ◽  
Isoconversional Methods ◽  
Reaction Model ◽  
Integral Model ◽  
Heating Rates ◽  
Exponential Factor ◽  
Model Free ◽  
Butadiene Styrene

This work presents an in-depth kinetic study of the thermal degradation of recycled acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) polymer. Non-isothermal thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) data in nitrogen atmosphere at different heating rates comprised between 2 and 30 K min−1 were used to obtain the apparent activation energy (Ea) of the thermal degradation process of ABS by isoconversional (differential and integral) model-free methods. Among others, the differential Friedman method was used. Regarding integral methods, several methods with different approximations of the temperature integral were used, which gave different accuracies in Ea. In particular, the Flynn-Wall-Ozawa (FWO), the Kissinger-Akahira-Sunose (KAS), and the Starink methods were used. The results obtained by these methods were compared to the Kissinger method based on peak temperature (Tm) measurements at the maximum degradation rate. Combined Kinetic Analysis (CKA) was also carried out by using a modified expression derived from the general Sestak-Berggren equation with excellent results compared with the previous methods. Isoconversional methods revealed negligible variation of Ea with the conversion. Furthermore, the reaction model was assessed by calculating the characteristic and functions and comparing them with some master plots, resulting in a nth order reaction model with n = 1.4950, which allowed calculating the pre-exponential factor (A) of the Arrhenius constant. The results showed that Ea of the thermal degradation of ABS was 163.3 kJ mol−1, while ln A was 27.5410 (A in min−1). The predicted values obtained by integration of the general kinetic expression with the calculated kinetic triplet were in full agreement with the experimental data, thus giving evidence of the accuracy of the obtained kinetic parameters.

scholarly journals Kinetic studies on the pyrolysis of plastic waste using a combination of model-fitting and model-free methods

2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (1_suppl) ◽  
pp. 77-85 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhitong Yao ◽  
Shaoqi Yu ◽  
Weiping Su ◽  
Weihong Wu ◽  
Junhong Tang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reaction Mechanism ◽  
Thermogravimetric Analysis ◽  
Compensation Effect ◽  
Model Fitting ◽  
Plastic Waste ◽  
Plastic Shell ◽  
Ozawa Method ◽  
Heating Rates ◽  
Helium Atmosphere ◽  
Model Free

In this work, the pyrolysis behavior of plastic waste—TV plastic shell—was investigated, based on thermogravimetric analysis and using a combination of model-fitting and model-free methods. The possible reaction mechanism and kinetic compensation effects were also examined. Thermogravimetric analysis indicated that the decomposition of plastic waste in a helium atmosphere can be divided into three stages: the minor loss stage (20–300°C), the major loss stage (300–500°C) and the stable loss stage (500–1000°C). The corresponding weight loss at three different heating rates of 15, 25 and 35 K/min were determined to be 2.80–3.02%, 94.45–95.11% and 0.04–0.16%, respectively. The activation energy ( Ea) and correlation coefficient ( R2) profiles revealed that the kinetic parameters calculated using the Friedman and Kissinger–Akahira–Sunose method displayed a similar trend. The values from the Flynn–Wall–Ozawa and Starink methods were comparable, although the former gave higher R2 values. The Eα values gradually decreased from 269.75 kJ/mol to 184.18 kJ/mol as the degree of conversion ( α) increased from 0.1 to 0.8. Beyond this range, the Eα slightly increased to 211.31 kJ/mol. The model-fitting method of Coats–Redfern was used to predict the possible reaction mechanism, for which the first-order model resulted in higher R2 values than and comparable Eα values to those obtained from the Flynn–Wall–Ozawa method. The pre-exponential factors (ln A) were calculated based on the F1 reaction model and the Flynn–Wall–Ozawa method, and fell in the range 59.34–48.05. The study of the kinetic compensation effect confirmed that a compensation effect existed between Ea and ln A during the plastic waste pyrolysis.

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