Life cycle assessment of carbonaceous pellets used in blast furnaces in the context of “double carbon”Show others and affiliations
2024 (English)In: Science of the Total Environment, ISSN 0048-9697, E-ISSN 1879-1026, Vol. 935, article id 173274Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]
As the sole carbonaceous renewable energy source, biomass is distinguished by its abundant yield, widespread distribution, and carbon neutrality. It is integral to the achievement of zero and negative carbon production via conventional carbonaceous pellet technology. This study introduces a cradle-to-gate life cycle assessment methodology for biomass preparation in carbonaceous pellets. We prepare high-quality biochar through a process combining hydrothermal carbonization and pyrolytic carbonization. Biomass high molecular weight extracts are obtained via organic pyrolytic extraction, while biomass high-temperature binders result from the modification and treatment of biochar. Biomass carbonaceous pellets are then formed using hot press technology. The ReCiPe model facilitates a comprehensive life cycle assessment of biomass carbonaceous pellets used in blast furnace production. The study leverages two comprehensive evaluation indicators - renewability, and environmental performance - to enhance the environmental performance of the process system and to maximize energy-saving and emission reduction potential.
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Elsevier B.V. , 2024. Vol. 935, article id 173274
Keywords [en]
Biomass carbonaceous pellets, Blast furnace, Life cycle assessment
National Category
Other Environmental Engineering
Identifiers
URN: urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-347051DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.173274ISI: 001246669500001PubMedID: 38754508Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-85193726531OAI: oai:DiVA.org:kth-347051DiVA, id: diva2:1862779
Note
QC 20240626
2024-05-302024-05-302024-06-26Bibliographically approved