Abstract
In this study, the physio-chemical characterization of Millingtonia hortensis (MH) is analyzed for bio-fuel production. The wood and bark of the MH biomass are considered for their suitability for bio-oil production; utilizing the pyrolysis technique, the selected biomass is converted into gaseous, solid, and liquid products. Proximate and ultimate examination disclose the content's features, and thermal procedures viz., derivative of thermogravimetric analysis, thermogravimetric analysis, and differential scanning calorimetric analysis at the various rate of heating (5 degrees, 10 degrees, 15 degrees, 20 degrees, and 25 degrees C/min), depict the variation of heating rate with temperature. Fourier transform infrared reflectance and oxygen bomb calorimeter techniques are involved in this current study to test the feasibility of commercial fuel as well as a chemical feedstock. Validation of the proposed work is done by analytical and experimental analysis. Based on the investigation, the physio-chemical characterization of MH is found to be an excellent specimen for bio-fuel production. Results from the experiment show that MH wood and MH bark generate up to 53% and 42% bio-oil respectively. Wood activating energy ranges from 67.90 to 73.33 kJ/mol and 9.3 to 12.99 kJ/mol for bark. After 500 degrees C, the biomass enters the endothermic phase. The properties of pyrolysis oil from wood and bark were examined to determine calorific values of 36.4 kJ/kg and 29.6 kJ/kg.