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Chemical Properties of Biocrude Oil from the Hydrothermal Liquefaction of Spirulina Algae, Swine Manure, and Digested Anaerobic Sludge

Sharma, B.K.; Scott, John

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Title
Chemical Properties of Biocrude Oil from the Hydrothermal Liquefaction of Spirulina Algae, Swine Manure, and Digested Anaerobic Sludge
Author(s)
  • Sharma, B.K.
  • Scott, John
Issue Date
2015
Keyword(s)
  • algae
  • manure
  • bio-oils
Abstract
In an era of water and fuel insecurity, it is important to develop methods to both conserve water and produce fuels from non-petroleum sources. Innovative use of wastewater is part of the solution. Researchers have discovered that it is possible to convert biomass in wastewater to high-value liquid fuels using hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL). Initial biomass chemistry can affect the quality of HTL products, so it is important to test feedstocks prior to large-scale conversion. A group of researchers, including ISTC’s Dr. B.K. Sharma and John Scott, did just that.
Series/Report Name or Number
Waste Utilization -- Bio-oils and Biolubricants
Type of Resource
text
Language
en
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