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<p>South Africa is a carbon-intensive country, with coal dominating the indigenous energy resource base; however, targets have been set to reduce the national carbon emissions. The transition from coal to cleaner sources of energy generation can be encouraged by the administration of new technologies. Hence, the study aims to review research progress on the pyrolysis of water hyacinth as a tool for the smooth transition to low carbon and climate-resilient economy. Water hyacinth is suitable for energy recovery due to its high carbon content and heating value. The outcome shows that pyrolytic products such as liquid, char and non-condensable gas fractions are beneficial. This paper contributes to policy and research deliberations on promoting and adopting pyrolysis technology in addressing South Africa’s energy crisis and water hyacinth invasion.</p>
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South Africa is a carbon-intensive country, with coal dominating the indigenous energy resource base; however, targets have been set to reduce the national carbon emissions. The transition from coal to cleaner sources of energy generation can be encouraged by the administration of new technologies. Hence, the study aims to review research progress on the pyrolysis of water hyacinth as a tool for the smooth transition to low carbon and climate-resilient economy. Water hyacinth is suitable for energy recovery due to its high carbon content and heating value. The outcome shows that pyrolytic products such as liquid, char and non-condensable gas fractions are beneficial. This paper contributes to policy and research deliberations on promoting and adopting pyrolysis technology in addressing South Africa’s energy crisis and water hyacinth invasion.

The Contribution of Pyrolysis of Water Hyacinth to South Africa’s Low-carbon and Climate Resilient Economy Transition: A Mini Review

Environmental and Climate Technologies

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South Africa is a carbon-intensive country, with coal dominating the indigenous energy resource base; however, targets have been set to reduce the national...

The Contribution of Pyrolysis of Water Hyacinth to South Africa’s Low-carbon and Climate Resilient Economy Transition: A Mini Review

Published Online: Feb 13, 2023

Page range: 103 - 116

Received: May 02, 2022

Accepted: Jan 19, 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/rtuect-2023-0009

Keywords
Bioenergy, water hyacinth, pyrolysis, South Africa, low-carbon economy

© 2023 Obianuju Patience Ilo et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

The Contribution of Pyrolysis of Water Hyacinth to South Africa’s Low-carbon and Climate Resilient Economy Transition: A Mini Review

Published Online: Feb 13, 2023

Page range: 103 - 116

Received: May 02, 2022

Accepted: Jan 19, 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/rtuect-2023-0009

KeywordsBioenergy, water hyacinth, pyrolysis, South Africa, low-carbon economy

© 2023 Obianuju Patience Ilo et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Keywords
Bioenergy, water hyacinth, pyrolysis, South Africa, low-carbon economy