Optimization Study on Microwave-Assisted Hydrothermal Liquefaction of Malaysian Macroalgae Chaetomorpha sp. for Phenolic-Rich Bio-Oil Production

Biomass; Liquefaction; Microwave devices; Microwave heating; Microwaves; Sensitivity analysis; Bio-oils; Chaetomorpha; Chaetomorpha sp.; Folin�ciocalteu method; Hydrothermal liquefactions; Microwave-assisted hydrothermal; Microwave-assisted hydrothermal liquefaction; Phenolic determination; Phenolic...

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Main Authors: Ong M.Y., Nomanbhay S.
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spelling my.uniten.dspace-268602023-05-29T17:37:18Z Optimization Study on Microwave-Assisted Hydrothermal Liquefaction of Malaysian Macroalgae Chaetomorpha sp. for Phenolic-Rich Bio-Oil Production Ong M.Y. Nomanbhay S. 57191970824 22135844300 Biomass; Liquefaction; Microwave devices; Microwave heating; Microwaves; Sensitivity analysis; Bio-oils; Chaetomorpha; Chaetomorpha sp.; Folin�ciocalteu method; Hydrothermal liquefactions; Microwave-assisted hydrothermal; Microwave-assisted hydrothermal liquefaction; Phenolic determination; Phenolics; Response-surface methodology; Bioconversion There are several methods of biomass conversion, including hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL). The implementation of microwave technology in the HTL process is still new, especially on the conversion of marine biomass into bio-crude. In this work, the macroalgae Chaetomorpha sp. was used as the biomass feedstock to produce phenolic-rich bio-oil through microwave-assisted HTL. Chaetomorpha sp. was abundantly found in Malaysia, creating a green tides issue. By utilizing these algae, the green tide issue can be solved and value-added bio-oil is obtained. However, bio-oil from macroalgae has a relatively low heating value, restricting its fuel application. Therefore, it is suggested to be used for bio-polymer synthesis, including bio-based phenol formaldehyde. In this study, the effect of different parameters, such as reaction temperature, preloaded pressure, water-toalgal biomass ratio, and holding time, on both the bio-oil yield and phenolic yield was evaluated. Folin�Ciocalteu method was introduced as the phenolic determination method and the optimal conditions were located by using Response Surface Methodology (RSM). As a results, an optimal biodiesel yield and phenolic yield of 21.47 wt% and 19.22 wt% Gallic Acid Equivalent was obtained at a reaction temperature of 226 �C, 42 bar preloaded pressure and 30:1 water-to-algal biomass ratio after 79 min. Sensitivity analysis also concluded that the water-to-algal biomass ratio is the most influential factor, followed by the preloaded pressure. The FTIR spectrum of the bio-oil produced indicated the presence of different functional group of compounds. In short, Chaetomorpha sp. has been successfully converted into valuable bio-oil through microwave-assisted HTL. � 2022 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. Final 2023-05-29T09:37:18Z 2023-05-29T09:37:18Z 2022 Article 10.3390/en15113974 2-s2.0-85131565027 https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85131565027&doi=10.3390%2fen15113974&partnerID=40&md5=4538f259c12982bfa206e5120d8fd548 https://irepository.uniten.edu.my/handle/123456789/26860 15 11 3974 All Open Access, Gold MDPI Scopus
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description Biomass; Liquefaction; Microwave devices; Microwave heating; Microwaves; Sensitivity analysis; Bio-oils; Chaetomorpha; Chaetomorpha sp.; Folin�ciocalteu method; Hydrothermal liquefactions; Microwave-assisted hydrothermal; Microwave-assisted hydrothermal liquefaction; Phenolic determination; Phenolics; Response-surface methodology; Bioconversion
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Nomanbhay S.
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Nomanbhay S.
Optimization Study on Microwave-Assisted Hydrothermal Liquefaction of Malaysian Macroalgae Chaetomorpha sp. for Phenolic-Rich Bio-Oil Production
author_sort Ong M.Y.
title Optimization Study on Microwave-Assisted Hydrothermal Liquefaction of Malaysian Macroalgae Chaetomorpha sp. for Phenolic-Rich Bio-Oil Production
title_short Optimization Study on Microwave-Assisted Hydrothermal Liquefaction of Malaysian Macroalgae Chaetomorpha sp. for Phenolic-Rich Bio-Oil Production
title_full Optimization Study on Microwave-Assisted Hydrothermal Liquefaction of Malaysian Macroalgae Chaetomorpha sp. for Phenolic-Rich Bio-Oil Production
title_fullStr Optimization Study on Microwave-Assisted Hydrothermal Liquefaction of Malaysian Macroalgae Chaetomorpha sp. for Phenolic-Rich Bio-Oil Production
title_full_unstemmed Optimization Study on Microwave-Assisted Hydrothermal Liquefaction of Malaysian Macroalgae Chaetomorpha sp. for Phenolic-Rich Bio-Oil Production
title_sort optimization study on microwave-assisted hydrothermal liquefaction of malaysian macroalgae chaetomorpha sp. for phenolic-rich bio-oil production
publisher MDPI
publishDate 2023
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