Comprehensive thermokinetic modelling and predictions of cellulose decomposition in isothermal, non-isothermal, and stepwise heating modes

The increasing significance of biomass in attaining ultimate sustainability a multitude vectors demands deeper understanding its underlying components. pyrolytic breakdown cellulose, major component, has been subject intense research since the 1950 s, and despite significant carried out published thus far, kinetics cellulose degradation continue to be source debate. Herein, this work investigates using Advanced Kinetics Technology Solutions (AKTS) software. Kinetic parameters were computed three methods, Friedman’s differential iso-conversional, FWO ASTM-E698. results indicate Ea values 40–181, 68–166, 152.1 kJ/mol, Friedman’s, ASTM-E698 respectively. Based on obtained via iso-conversional method, predictions under isothermal, non-isothermal stepwise heating profiles are presented. revealed that rapid takes place up 80% conversion, temperature 350–400 °C is required efficiently achieve this, while temperatures 650 higher needed 100% conversion less than 2 h, isothermal conditions.