Analysis of the relation between the cellulose,hemicellulose and lignin content and the thermal behavior of residual biomass from olive trees |
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Authors: | A Garcia-Maraver D Salvachúa MJ Martínez LF Diaz M Zamorano |
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Institution: | 1. Civil Engineering Department, University of Granada, Campus de Fuentenueva, 18071 Granada, Spain;2. Centro de Investigaciones Biológicas, CSIC, Ramiro de Maeztu 9, E-28040 Madrid, Spain;3. CalRecovery, Inc., 2454 Stanwell Drive, Concord, CA 94520, United States |
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Abstract: | The heterogeneity of biomass makes it difficult if not impossible to make sweeping generalizations concerning thermochemical treatment systems and the optimal equipment to be used in them. Chemical differences in the structural components of the biomass (cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin) have a direct impact on its chemical reactivity. The aim of this research was to study the influence of the organic components of the raw material from olive trees (leaves, pruning residues, and wood) in the combustion behavior of this biomass, as well as to find the component responsible for the higher ash content of olive leaves. Accordingly, the study used a thermogravimetric analyzer to monitor the different states and complex transitions that occurred in the biomass as the temperature varied. The decomposition rates of the different samples were analyzed in order to establish a link between each combustion phase and the composition of the raw materials. Two methods were used to determine the hemicellulose and cellulose contents of biomass from olive trees. Significant differences among the results obtained by the different methods were observed, as well as important variations regarding the chemical composition and consequently the thermal behavior of the raw materials tested. |
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Keywords: | Olive trees Cellulose Hemicelluloses Lignin Thermal behavior |
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