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An Introduction to Biomass Thermochemical Conversion - NREL

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Mechanisms of Pyrolysis<br />

Many pathways and mechanisms proposed<br />

Broido-Shafizadeh model for cellulose shows<br />

typical complexity of pathways and<br />

possibilities for product maximization<br />

Water, char, CO CO 2<br />

Cellulose “Active Active” cellulose<br />

Secondary tar, char<br />

Vapor<br />

(liquid) (liquid) CH 4 H2 CO C 2H2

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