Engineered biochar produced through microwave pyrolysis as a fuel additive in biodiesel combustion

• Main Authors: Lim, Xin Yi, Yek, Peter Nai Yuh, Liew, Rock Keey, Chiong, Meng Choung, Mahari, Wan Adibah Wan, Peng, Wanxi, Chong, Cheng Tung, Lin, Chin Yik, Aghbashlo, Mortaza, Tabatabaei, Meisam, Lam, Su Shiung
• Format: Article
• Published: Elsevier 2022
• Subjects: QC Physics; QD Chemistry; TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/33627/
• Institution: Universiti Malaya

Fossil fuels produce greenhouse and harmful gases that have negative impacts on human health and the environment. This study was devoted to producing biochar through microwave pyrolysis at 700 W for 10-30 min and examining the use of biochar as a fuel additive to mitigate harmful gas emissions and i...