Characterization of biochar prepared from coconut shell at different temperatures
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2022-07-22
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CCS HAU, Hisar
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Pyrolysis process can be the solution to problems that arises due to the improper management of biowaste. This process might be used to produce valuable carbonaceous products like biochar. The present study is focused on the preparation of biochar from coconut shell at different temperatures by pyrolysis. The obtained biochar was characterized by using analytical techniques like FTIR, XRD, BET, FE-SEM and UV-Vis spectroscopy. The properties of biochar like ash content, EC, pH, carbon content and CEC were also determined using standard methods. The FTIR spectra of the prepared biochar confirmed the presence of aromatic carbon functional group in the biochar structure. From the XRD plots, amorphous structure of the biochar is confirmed. The results indicated that as the pyrolysis temperature increased, the amorphous organic phase in the biochar structure decreased. The FE-SEM images showed the porous structure of biochar prepared at a high temperature of 700 °C. The BET analysis showed that as the pyrolysis temperature increased, surface area as well as porosity of the biochar increased.