Influence of Miscanthus Rhizome Pyrolysis Operating Conditions on Products Properties

Waste from the Miscanthus production cycle may be a promising source of material for pyrolysis and biochar production. The can used to enrich soil on which crop grows, thus increasing productivity. A sample rhizomes was as raw in series experiments order find most suitable conditions preparation biochar. prepared laboratory unit using four different temperatures (i.e., 400, 500, 600 700 °C). All products were subsequently evaluated terms their quality product yields determined. For temperature °C residence time 2 h, appropriate properties achieved process still economical. contained minimal number polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons high percentage carbon. Surface area measured 217 m2/g. aqueous extract alkaline.