Effect of temperature on dielectric properties and penetration depth of oil palm shell (OPS) and OPS char synthesized by microwave pyrolysis of OPS

• Main Authors: Tripathi, M., Sahu, J.N., Ganesan, P., Dey, T.K.
• Format: Article
• Published: Elsevier 2015
• Subjects: TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery; TP Chemical technology
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/19530/; http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2015.02.118

Microwave-assisted pyrolysis is a promising technique for thermochemical treatment of various feedstocks mainly due to its efficient heating by 'conversion of electromagnetic energy into heat'. Microwave heating largely depends upon the dielectric properties of the material to be exposed t...