Innovative and cost-effective upgrading of crude biogenic pyrolysis oil using low-cost adsorbents and petroleum ether.

ABSTRACT: The upgrading of crude biogenic pyrolysis oil (CO) was carried out using a simple scalable, inexpensive upgrading strategy based on the use of various adsorbents. The upgraded oil and the efficiency of the process were extensively characterized using various analytical techniques. The preliminary objective of the study was to identify the best adsorbent for refining CO. The adsorbents were characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and a Micromeritics 3Flex Instrument to determine the morphology and surface area of the adsorbents used. Crude and upgraded oil were extensively characterized to understand chemical composition, stability, and thermal properties. The importance of the study is to remove oxygenated compounds in CO using industrial waste adsorbents and solvent. The pr

SUBMITTER: Mohan A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12804247 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature