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Co-hydrothermal carbonization of pine residual sawdust and non-dewatered sewage sludge – effect of reaction conditions on hydrochar characteristics

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Waste valorization is mandatory to develop and consolidate a circular bioeconomy. It is necessary to search for appropriate processes to add value to different wastes by utilizing them as feedstocks to provide energy, chemicals, and materials. For instance, hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) is an alternative thermochemical process that has been suggested for waste valorization aiming at hydrochar production. Thus, this study proposed the Co-HTC of pine residual sawdust (PRS) with non-dewatered sewage sludge (SS) - two wastes largely produced in sawmills and wastewater treatment plants, respectively - without adding extra water. The influence of temperature (180, 215, and 250 degrees C), reaction time (1, 2, and 3 h), and PRS/SS mass ratio (1/30, 1/20, and 1/10) on the yield and characteristics of the hydrochar were evaluated. The hydrochars obtained at 250 degrees C had the best coalification degree, showing the highest fuel ratio, high heating value (HHV), surface area, and N, P, and K retention, although presenting the lowest yields. Conversely, hydrochar functional groups were generally reduced by increasing Co-HTC temperatures. Regarding the Co-HTC effluent, it presented acidic pH (3.66-4.39) and high COD values (6.2-17.3 g center dot L-1). In general, this new approach could be a promising alternative to conventional HTC, in which a high amount of extra water is required. Besides, the Co-HTC process can be an option for managing lignocellulosic wastes and sewage sludges while producing hydrochar. This carbonaceous material has the potential for several applications, and its production is a step towards a circular bioeconomy.
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hal-04166675 , version 1 (20-07-2023)

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Matheus Cavali, Hassen Benbelkacem, Boram Kim, Rémy Bayard, Nelson Libardi Junior, et al.. Co-hydrothermal carbonization of pine residual sawdust and non-dewatered sewage sludge – effect of reaction conditions on hydrochar characteristics. Journal of Environmental Management, 2023, 340, pp.117994. ⟨10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.117994⟩. ⟨hal-04166675⟩
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