Biomass metallurgy: A sustainable and green path to a carbon-neutral metallurgical industry

R Wei, K Meng, H Long, CC Xu - Renewable and Sustainable Energy …, 2024 - Elsevier
Low-carbon and environmentally friendly development are becoming increasingly important
in the metallurgical industry. In this study, the use of biomass as a source of both material …

Biomass waste as a clean reductant for iron recovery of iron tailings by magnetization roasting

J Deng, X Ning, J Shen, W Ou, J Chen, G Qiu… - Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
The magnetization roasting with coal as primary reductants adds cost and causes
environmental pollution. Therefore, it is of great importance to investigate the biomass …

Hydrothermal bio-char as a foaming agent for electric arc furnace steelmaking: Performance and mechanism

R Wei, X Zheng, Y Zhu, S Feng, H Long, CC Xu - Applied Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
Electric arc furnace (EAF) foaming agent protects the furnace lining, reduces electricity
consumption, and shortens smelting time in steelmaking process. Carbon-neutral EAF …

Synthesis of magnetic adsorbents from titanium gypsum and biomass wastes for enhanced phosphate removal

Y Yang, L Kou, H Chen, J Wang - Bioresource Technology, 2023 - Elsevier
A novel scheme was proposed to prepare magnetic adsorbents by co-pyrolysis of titanium
gypsum (TiG) and agricultural biomass wastes for phosphate (P) recovery. Co-presence of …

CO2 utilization in chemical looping gasification and co-gasification of lignocellulosic biomass components over iron-based oxygen carriers: Thermogravimetric …

PC Kuo, Z Sun, F Özdemir, M Aziz, W Wu - Journal of Environmental …, 2023 - Elsevier
Efficient CO 2 utilization in the thermochemical conversion of biomass plays an important
role in creating a future low-carbon economy. This study attempts to explore the CO 2 …

Influence mechanisms of different stalks on iron species type of magnetic biochar prepared from Fe2O3

Z Feng, X Cao, B Zhou, H Li, H Liu, R Yuan… - Science of the Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
The current selection of biomass feedstock for magnetic biochar (MBC) catalysts is highly
blind. Consequently, this study delves into understanding how the types of biomass …

Catalytic upgrading of lignocellulosic biomass pyrolysis vapors: insights into physicochemical changes in ZSM-5

D Wang, Y Zhu, J Chen, W Li, F Luo, S Li, W Xie… - Journal of Analytical and …, 2021 - Elsevier
Catalytic fast pyrolysis of biomass is an effective strategy for the preparation of high value-
added liquid fuels or chemicals. Understanding the effects of different biomass materials on …

Composition, structural, and thermal analysis of cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin of reconstituted cut stems in tobacco

P Wang, J Pang, H Zhang, H Liao, D Xiong… - Industrial Crops and …, 2024 - Elsevier
In order to encourage effective recycling of tobacco resources in the industry and
successfully enhance the quality of reconstituted cut stems (GS30). This study investigates …

CO2-Assisted Chemical Looping Process of Lignocellulosic Biomass: Thermogravimetric Behaviors, Kinetics, and Product Distribution

Z Sun, PC Kuo, X Chen, M Aziz - ACS Sustainable Chemistry & …, 2023 - ACS Publications
CO2-assisted biomass direct chemical looping (CO2–BDCL) reduces carbon emissions and
facilitates highly efficient biomass conversion. The thermogravimetric (TG) behavior and …

Insights into direct reduction iron using bamboo biomass as a green and renewable reducer: Reduction behavior study and kinetics analysis

Z Cao, Q Xu, H Kang, J Shi, X Lu, B Chen… - Science of The Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
Biochar is a renewable, carbon-neutral energy source that can replace traditional fossil fuels
for iron and steel production, so it is of great significance to reduce carbon emissions and …