Pyrolysis behavior of Sterculia guttata shell biomass: kinetics, thermodynamics, techno-economic and life cycle assessment of industrial-scale biochar production

Key Points

• The central aim is to assess the viability of Sterculia guttata shell waste as a feedstock for sustainable bioenergy through pyrolysis.
• Conducted pyrolysis kinetics analysis of Sterculia guttata shell waste.
• Performed thermodynamic analysis to investigate energy efficiency.
• Executed techno-economic analysis to evaluate production costs and profitability.
• Completed life cycle assessment to determine environmental impacts.
• Established favorable pyrolysis kinetics for effective biochar production.
• Demonstrated the thermodynamic viability of utilizing shell waste for bioenergy.
• Showed positive outcomes in techno-economic assessments supporting large-scale production.
• Indicated that life cycle analysis favors sustainability and minimal environmental impact.