Thermo-catalytic co-pyrolysis of palm kernel shell and plastic waste mixtures using bifunctional HZSM-5/limestone catalyst: Kinetic and thermodynamic insights

Kinetic and thermodynamic parameters of catalytic co-pyrolysis of palm kernel shell (PKS) and high-density polyethylene (HDPE) with three different catalysts (zeolite HZSM-5, limestone (LS) and bifunctional HZSM-5/LS) using thermogravimetric analyser via nitrogen environment were studied. The experi...

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Main Authors: Chee, April Ling Kwang, Chin, Bridgid Lai Fui, Goh, Sharon Meng Xuang, Chai, Yee Ho, Loy, Adrian Chun Minh, Cheah, Kin Wai, Yiin, Chung Loong, Lock, Serene Sow Mun
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Published: 2023
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/90301
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author Chee, April Ling Kwang
Chin, Bridgid Lai Fui
Goh, Sharon Meng Xuang
Chai, Yee Ho
Loy, Adrian Chun Minh
Cheah, Kin Wai
Yiin, Chung Loong
Lock, Serene Sow Mun
author_facet Chee, April Ling Kwang
Chin, Bridgid Lai Fui
Goh, Sharon Meng Xuang
Chai, Yee Ho
Loy, Adrian Chun Minh
Cheah, Kin Wai
Yiin, Chung Loong
Lock, Serene Sow Mun
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description Kinetic and thermodynamic parameters of catalytic co-pyrolysis of palm kernel shell (PKS) and high-density polyethylene (HDPE) with three different catalysts (zeolite HZSM-5, limestone (LS) and bifunctional HZSM-5/LS) using thermogravimetric analyser via nitrogen environment were studied. The experiments were carried out at different heating rates ranging from 10 to 100 K/min within temperature range of 50–900 °C. Flynn-Wall-Ozawa (FWO), Kissinger-Akahira-Sunose (KAS) and modified Distributed Activation Energy Model (DAEM) methods were employed in this current study. The average Ea for PKS, HDPE, PKS/HDPE (2:8) – HZSM-5, PKS/HDPE (2:8) – LS, PKS/HDPE (2:8) – HZSM-5/LS, PKS/HDPE (5:5) – HZSM-5/LS, PKS/HDPE (8:2) – HZSM-5/LS are 137.26–145.49, 247.73–250.45, 168.97–172.50, 149.74–152.79, 115.30–120.39, 124.36–129.41, 151.03–154.47 and 152.67–157.31 kJ mol−1, respectively. Among the different catalysts used, LS demonstrated the lowest average Ea (151.30–120.39 kJ mol−1) and ΔH (109.65–114.74 kJ mol−1). Positive values for ΔH and ΔG were found for the catalytic co-pyrolysis of PKS/HDPE mixtures which indicates the process is in endothermic reaction and possess non-spontaneous nature. The kinetic and thermodynamic analyses revealed the potential of PKS and HDPE as a potential feedstock for clean bioenergy production.
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spelling curtin-20.500.11937-903012025-06-16T03:12:56Z Thermo-catalytic co-pyrolysis of palm kernel shell and plastic waste mixtures using bifunctional HZSM-5/limestone catalyst: Kinetic and thermodynamic insights Chee, April Ling Kwang Chin, Bridgid Lai Fui Goh, Sharon Meng Xuang Chai, Yee Ho Loy, Adrian Chun Minh Cheah, Kin Wai Yiin, Chung Loong Lock, Serene Sow Mun Kinetic and thermodynamic parameters of catalytic co-pyrolysis of palm kernel shell (PKS) and high-density polyethylene (HDPE) with three different catalysts (zeolite HZSM-5, limestone (LS) and bifunctional HZSM-5/LS) using thermogravimetric analyser via nitrogen environment were studied. The experiments were carried out at different heating rates ranging from 10 to 100 K/min within temperature range of 50–900 °C. Flynn-Wall-Ozawa (FWO), Kissinger-Akahira-Sunose (KAS) and modified Distributed Activation Energy Model (DAEM) methods were employed in this current study. The average Ea for PKS, HDPE, PKS/HDPE (2:8) – HZSM-5, PKS/HDPE (2:8) – LS, PKS/HDPE (2:8) – HZSM-5/LS, PKS/HDPE (5:5) – HZSM-5/LS, PKS/HDPE (8:2) – HZSM-5/LS are 137.26–145.49, 247.73–250.45, 168.97–172.50, 149.74–152.79, 115.30–120.39, 124.36–129.41, 151.03–154.47 and 152.67–157.31 kJ mol−1, respectively. Among the different catalysts used, LS demonstrated the lowest average Ea (151.30–120.39 kJ mol−1) and ΔH (109.65–114.74 kJ mol−1). Positive values for ΔH and ΔG were found for the catalytic co-pyrolysis of PKS/HDPE mixtures which indicates the process is in endothermic reaction and possess non-spontaneous nature. The kinetic and thermodynamic analyses revealed the potential of PKS and HDPE as a potential feedstock for clean bioenergy production. 2023 Journal Article http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/90301 10.1016/j.joei.2023.101194 fulltext
spellingShingle Chee, April Ling Kwang
Chin, Bridgid Lai Fui
Goh, Sharon Meng Xuang
Chai, Yee Ho
Loy, Adrian Chun Minh
Cheah, Kin Wai
Yiin, Chung Loong
Lock, Serene Sow Mun
Thermo-catalytic co-pyrolysis of palm kernel shell and plastic waste mixtures using bifunctional HZSM-5/limestone catalyst: Kinetic and thermodynamic insights
title Thermo-catalytic co-pyrolysis of palm kernel shell and plastic waste mixtures using bifunctional HZSM-5/limestone catalyst: Kinetic and thermodynamic insights
title_full Thermo-catalytic co-pyrolysis of palm kernel shell and plastic waste mixtures using bifunctional HZSM-5/limestone catalyst: Kinetic and thermodynamic insights
title_fullStr Thermo-catalytic co-pyrolysis of palm kernel shell and plastic waste mixtures using bifunctional HZSM-5/limestone catalyst: Kinetic and thermodynamic insights
title_full_unstemmed Thermo-catalytic co-pyrolysis of palm kernel shell and plastic waste mixtures using bifunctional HZSM-5/limestone catalyst: Kinetic and thermodynamic insights
title_short Thermo-catalytic co-pyrolysis of palm kernel shell and plastic waste mixtures using bifunctional HZSM-5/limestone catalyst: Kinetic and thermodynamic insights
title_sort thermo-catalytic co-pyrolysis of palm kernel shell and plastic waste mixtures using bifunctional hzsm-5/limestone catalyst: kinetic and thermodynamic insights
url http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/90301