Biochar is a carbon-rich substance produced by the thermochemical conversion of biomass. It is critical to effectively improve economic viability and environmental sustainability. Variable carbon is the fraction of soil organic carbon with the fastest turnover times, and its oxidation causes the flow of carbon dioxide between the soil and the atmosphere. The charcoal carbon fraction is proportional to the aliphatic carbon content, and the microbial consortium metabolizes the valuable biofuel under decreasing circumstances. This study seeks to add biochar to newly constructed anaerobic digesters to boost biomethane output through detoxifying via ammonium adsorption, lime impact, biomass immobilization, or electron shuttle transfer. Samples will be collected from the Omani Sanitation Company and the Million Palm Trees Project in the Wilayat of Ibri, and a preliminary experimental study will be carried out at the National University’s waste-to-energy conversion plant using biochar made from agricultural waste such as palm kernel shells and empty liquid waste from date palm fruits.
Objectives
1) Identify the volatile matter fraction and labile carbon pool of moderate-temperature torrechar (ToC), medium-temperature pyrochar (PyC), and high-temperature gas char (GaC) formed from lignin (L) and original biomass, and their relationship to biomethane generation.
2) Determine aromaticity in ToC, PyC, and GaC via 13C NMR, FTIR, and Raman.
3) Evaluate biogas production capacity and kinetics for ToC and GaC.
4) Create a mathematical model to assess overall system performance.
5) Propose an AI technique to improve the performance of kinetic data from an experimental study.
Funding Agency:
MOHERI