2017 Annual Meeting

Session: Biomass Thermal Deconstruction Via Fast Pyrolysis Biorefineries

Innovative thermal deconstruction methods via fast pyrolysis biorefineries focuses on the recovery of high-value chemicals through mild-temperature biomass conversion and specialty separation technologies. This session explores the fundamental principles and practical applications of the biomass fast pyrolys thermal deconstruction process.

Chair

Robert C. Brown, Iowa State University

Co-Chairs

Mark Mba Wright, Iowa State University
Magdalena Ramirez-Corredores, Idaho National Laboratory

Presentations

12:30 PM

(695a) Overcoming the Challenges of Using Corn Stover As Feedstock in Autothermal Pyrolysis
Joseph Polin, Lysle Whitmer, Ryan G. Smith, Robert C. Brown

12:55 PM

(695b) Development of a Kinetics Model for Autothermal Pyrolysis in a Fluidized Bed Reactor
Chad Peterson, Robert C. Brown

01:20 PM

(695c) Coupling Effects of Mass Transfer and Chemical Kinetics during the Co-Pyrolysis of Cellulose and High Density Polyethylene
Melisa Nallar, Hsi-Wu Wong

01:45 PM

(695d) Fast Pyrolysis of Four Different Microalgae: Apparent Kinetic Parameters Evaluation and Product Analysis
Ribhu Gautam, R. Vinu

02:10 PM

(695e) Overcoming Lignin Agglomeration during Pyrolytic Sugar Production in a Fluidized Bed
Marjorie R. Rover, Preston A. Gable, Ryan G. Smith, Robert C. Brown

02:35 PM

(695f) Thermochemical Methylation of Lignin to Produce High Value Aromatic Compounds
Patrick A. Johnston, Robert C. Brown