This research demonstrates improved yield and quality of biofuels from date seeds using CTAB treatment, suggesting effective waste management strategies.
Key Points
This research aims to explore the effects of CTAB surfactant on date seed pyrolysis to improve yield and product quality.
Date seeds were pretreated with varying concentrations of CTAB (1-2%).
Pyrolysis experiments were conducted at temperatures between 300-400 °C.
The effects of particle size and surfactant concentration on product yield were analyzed.
The bio-oil and biochar yields were measured and characterized.
Bio-oil yields surpassed 50 wt.% at pyrolysis temperatures over 350 °C.
Higher biochar yields (>30 wt.%) were noted at the lower temperature of 300 °C.
CTAB pretreatment significantly improved product quality and reduced undesirable reactions.