Abstract
This study focuses on the ultrasonic pretreatment of bio-oil produced from the hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) of microalgae. Ultrasonic pretreatment would increase the viscosity of the bio-oil. Time was the most influential factor affecting the viscosity of the bio-oil and increasing the time significantly increased the viscosity of the bio-oil. Ultrasonic pretreatment could increase the H/C molar ratio of the bio-oil. Ultrasonic frequency has little effect on the properties of the bio-oil. Basically, the pretreated bio-oil produced at a higher temperature, longer reaction time, higher frequency, and higher power contained lower N. However, contrary results were observed for the O content.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 941-945 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization and Environmental Effects |
| Volume | 39 |
| Issue number | 9 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 3 May 2017 |
| Externally published | Yes |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
Keywords
- Bio-oil
- hydrothermal liquefaction
- microalgae
- pretreatment
- ultrasound
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