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Thermochemical Recycling of Solid Biomass Materials for Achieving Sustainable Goal: A Complete Characterization Study on Liquid Yield Products

Table 1

Characteristics of Ricinus communis.

ParametersValue (wt%)Standard

Proximate analysis
Volatile matter75.3ASTM D3175
Fixed carbon11.8By difference
Moisture content7.5ASTM D3173
Ash5.4ASTM D3174

Ultimate analysis (ash-free basis)
Carbon46.3ASTM D5373
Hydrogen5.12ASTM D5373
Nitrogen4.01ASTM D5373
Oxygen44.4By difference
Sulfur0.08ASTM D5373