Abstract
Water at hydrothermal and supercritical conditions is considered a promising solvent for the degradation of hazardous waste into harmless compounds. Tar liquefaction experiments were conducted using a batch-type reactor at temperatures between 623∈K and 673∈K and at pressures between 25 and 40∈MPa. A reaction mechanism for tar liquefaction is proposed. Moreover, on the basis of the experimental results, this method could become an efficient method for tar liquefaction, producing high yields of valuable chemical intermediates.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 173-181 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management |
Volume | 9 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2007 Sept |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Hydrothermal
- Liquefaction
- Mechanism
- Phenol
- Supercritical water
- Tar
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Waste Management and Disposal
- Mechanics of Materials