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Title Physical Activation of Waste-Derived Materials for Biogas Cleaning
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Authors Papurello, D; Santarelli, M; Fiorilli, S
Title Physical Activation of Waste-Derived Materials for Biogas Cleaning
Year 2018
Published Energies, 11.0, 9
DOI 10.3390/en11092338
Abstract Biogas produced from biomass is carbon neutral. In fact, the carbon feedstock of biomass is converted into gas phase. Biogas use in high efficient energy systems, such as Solid Oxide Fuel Cells is a viable choice. One of the most important drawbacks for such systems is related to the interaction between trace compounds and anode section. Gas cleaning through physical removal mechanisms is the simplest and cheapest method adopted in the literature. Coupled with this solution, the recovery of waste materials is an efficient application of the circular economy approach. In this work, a physical activation process was investigated experimentally for waste-derived materials at a temperature of 700 degrees C. The removal of H2S was considered as the most abundant trace compound. Activated biochar showed an adsorption capacity comparable to commercial sorbents, while the performance of ashes are still too poor. An important parameter to be considered is the biogas humidity content that enters in competition with trace compounds that must be removed.
Author Keywords waste-derived materials; biogas; adsorption; physical activation
Index Keywords Index Keywords
Document Type Other
Open Access Open Access
Source Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
EID WOS:000446604500159
WoS Category Energy & Fuels
Research Area Energy & Fuels
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