ERIC Number: EJ1444907
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023-Nov
Pages: 8
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ISSN: ISSN-0021-9584
EISSN: EISSN-1938-1328
Facile Synthesis and Characterization of Bio-Oil For High School Students
Mari´a Eugenia Taverna; Carlos A. Busatto; Richard A. Pujro; Melisa Paola Bertero
Journal of Chemical Education, v100 n11 p4387-4394 2023
In this work, we introduce high school students to renewable energy through the exploration of the pyrolysis process, focusing on the conversion of lignocellulosic biomass into bio-oil. Students undertake a sequence of straightforward experiments in four sessions, using a handmade reactor and various types of biomasses. Outcomes such as yield calculations and temperature measurements are analyzed. Furthermore, the generated bio-oils are evaluated by measuring their pH, density, and by separating their water and ether components. Their composition is also analyzed using planar chromatography. This educational approach not only enhances students' comprehension of pyrolysis and bio-oil characteristics but also cultivates their critical thinking and ability to make well-informed decisions in the field of renewable energy.
Descriptors: High School Students, Secondary School Science, Energy Conservation, Fuels, Measurement, Science Process Skills, Scientific Concepts, Critical Thinking
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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