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Title Thermal Activation of Digested Sewage Sludges for Carbon Dioxide Removal from Biogas
ID_Doc 24376
Authors Tinnirello, M; Papurello, D; Santarelli, M; Fiorilli, S
Title Thermal Activation of Digested Sewage Sludges for Carbon Dioxide Removal from Biogas
Year 2020
Published Fuels, 1, 1
DOI 10.3390/fuels1010004
Abstract Anaerobically digested sewage sludges were used as feedstock in the production of activated carbons through physical activation. These char samples were experimentally tested as adsorbents for the removal of CO2 from a simulated biogas mixture. The CO2 concentration level allowed in biomethane was fixed from the European Standards EN 16723-1 and EN 16723-2. The char yield and the subsequent adsorption capacity values were studied, considering the operating parameters of the process. A physical activation process was considered with the following parameters: the temperature, the dwell time, the activating agent, the heating rate, the flow rate, and the method. Among the adsorption tests, the activating temperature and the agent employed affected the CO2 removal. The maximum adsorption capacity was achieved with nitrogen as an activating agent at 600 degrees C, with 2 h of dwell time (102.5 mg/g).
Author Keywords pyrolysis; circular economy; wastewater; sewage sludges; biomethane; CO2 removal
Index Keywords Index Keywords
Document Type Other
Open Access Open Access
Source Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)
EID WOS:001114875400001
WoS Category Energy & Fuels; Engineering, Chemical
Research Area Energy & Fuels; Engineering
PDF https://www.mdpi.com/2673-3994/1/1/4/pdf?version=1603428065
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