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An overview of empty fruit bunch from oil palm as feedstock for bio-oil production.
- Source :
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Biomass & Bioenergy . Mar2014, Vol. 62, p174-181. 8p. - Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- Abstract: Empty fruit bunch (EFB) from oil palm is one of the potential biomass to produce biofuels like bio-oil due to its abundant supply and favorable physicochemical characteristics. Confirming the assertion, this paper presents an overview of EFB as a feedstock for bio-oil production. The fundamental characteristics of EFB in terms of proximate analysis, ultimate analysis and chemical composition, as well as the recent advances in EFB conversion processes for bio-oil production like pyrolysis and solvolysis are outlined and discussed. A comparison of properties in terms of proximate analysis, ultimate analysis and fuel properties between the bio-oil from EFB and petroleum fuel oil is included. The major challenges and future prospects towards the utilization of EFB as a useful resource for bio-oil production are also addressed. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09619534
- Volume :
- 62
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Biomass & Bioenergy
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 94792698
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biombioe.2014.01.002