Yields and composition of syrups resulting from the flash pyrolysis of cellulosic materials using radiant energy

Journal Article · Mon Nov 01 00:00:00 EST 1982 · J. Appl. Polym. Sci.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1002/app.1982.070271121· OSTI ID:6396725

De Jenga, C I; Antal, Jr, M J; Jones, M Jr

Cellulosic materials have been flash pyrolyzed using concentrated solar energy. The syrups obtained were composed mainly of levoglucosan. Radiant flash pyrolysis has thus been identified as a potentially attractive means of selectively degrading biomass material into good yields of relatively few products. The techniques and equipment employed to determine the composition of the pyrolyzates are described.

• Research Organization: Princeton Univ., NJ
• OSTI ID: 6396725
• Journal Information: J. Appl. Polym. Sci.; (United States), Vol. 27:11
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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CARBOHYDRATES
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
CHROMATOGRAPHY
DECOMPOSITION
ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION
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YIELDS
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