In this work about pyrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass, the individual reaction mechanisms of
cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin are initially described. The recent advances in the …

This paper reviews the recent advances in multi-scale computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
simulations of biomass pyrolysis in fluidized bed reactors. The interconnection among …

Applications and associated processing technologies of lignocellulosic biomass are
becoming increasingly important as we endeavor to meet societal demand for fuels …

Biomass, as a renewable energy source, is available worldwide, is carbon neutral, and can
be converted to various types of products depending on the market and on the specific …

CFD codes are well equipped in the resolution of the gas phase combustion, however the
solid phase modelling still needs to be developed. The aim of this work is to implement …

This paper reviews the current state-of-the-art of numerical models used for thermochemical
degradation and combustion of thermally thick woody biomass particles. The focus is on the …

Moving grate boilers are suitable for biomass combustion and used worldwide for domestic
heating applications. However, these boilers cause emission of harmful pollutants and …

In a pyrolysis reactor, organic polymers from biomass or plastic waste are thermally
decomposed into volatile gases, condensable vapours (tar or bio-oil) and solid residues …

This review presents recent advances in research on fluidized bed combustion of solid
biomass. While the main focus is on thermochemical processes occurring in fluidized beds …

Comprehensive models of biomass pyrolysis are needed to develop renewable fuels and
chemicals from biomass. Unfortunately, the detailed kinetic schemes required to optimize …