A Comparison of Feedstock from Agricultural Biomass and Face Masks for the Production of Biochar through Co-Pyrolysis

• Main Authors: Yusoff Y., Tan E.S., Ismail F.B.
• Other Authors: 59228498100
• Format: Article
• Published: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) 2024
• Subjects: biomass; EFB; face mask; pyrolysis; sustainability; biochar; combustion; comparative study; heating; moisture content; plastic waste
• Institution: Universiti Tenaga Nasional

This study explores the pyrolysis of disposable face masks to produce chemicals suitable for use as fuel, addressing the environmental concern posed by single-use face masks. Co-pyrolysis of biomass with face mask plastic waste offers a promising solution. The research focuses on the co-pyrolysis of...