Renewable Fuel Production From Cistus Ladaniferus Shells: A Pyrolysis Study

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Author(s): Hammadi El Farissi (Chemical Engineering for Resources Valorization Group (UAE/L01FST), Faculty of Science and Technology, Abdelmalek Essaadi University, Tangier, Morocco)
Copyright: 2025
Pages: 16
Source title: Green Chemistry, Sustainable Processes, and Technologies
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Kamal Hirech (Mohammed First University, Morocco)and Mohamed El Massaoudi (Mohammed First University, Morocco)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-9826-5.ch015

Keywords: Chemistry / Engineering Science Reference / Environment & Agriculture / Sustainable Development

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Cistus ladaniferus shells, an underutilized forest residue from the Mediterranean region, have significant potential for biomass energy production due to their high organic content, making them ideal for pyrolysis and combustion processes. This study examines the slow pyrolysis of these shells in a fixed bed reactor, evaluating the effects of temperature, heating rate, and particle size on process efficiency. The experiments were conducted at temperatures between 300 °C and 500 °C, heating rates from 10 to 70 °C min−1, and particle sizes ranging from 0.3–3.5 mm. The highest liquid yield of 53.31% was achieved at 450 °C, with a particle size of 2–3 mm and a heating rate of 40 °C min−1. The bio-oil produced, with a calorific value of 37.05 MJ kg−1, was analyzed using Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, revealing its chemical composition. These findings suggest that bio-oil from Cistus ladaniferus shells holds strong potential as a renewable energy source and for industrial applications.

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