Does microwave heating have a role in functional group reactions of coal?

Recent applications of microwave heating to specific problems in coal science, with particular reference to coal characterization, are briefly discussed. It is suggested that the technique can be invaluable in the laboratory for driving heterogeneous reactions involving coal, particularly when side-...

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Published in:Fuel (Guildford) 1997-10, Vol.76 (13), p.1315-1318
Main Authors: Bodman, Steven, Monsef-Mirzai, Parisa, Manak, Harmindu, McWhinnie, William R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
coal characterization
desulfurization
Energy
Exact sciences and technology
Fuel processing. Carbochemistry and petrochemistry
Fuels
microwave heating
Solid fuel processing (coal, coke, brown coal, peat, wood, etc.)
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Summary:Recent applications of microwave heating to specific problems in coal science, with particular reference to coal characterization, are briefly discussed. It is suggested that the technique can be invaluable in the laboratory for driving heterogeneous reactions involving coal, particularly when side-reactions are minimal. The steric demand of a reagent is an important factor to be considered, as is the accessibility and steric environment of the coal functional groups that are to be reacted. Experience to date suggests that optimal conditions for the success of microwave-driven chemistry are achieved by use of silicon- and tin-containing reagents. Some new data on removal of organic sulfur are also discussed.
ISSN:0016-2361
1873-7153
DOI:10.1016/S0016-2361(97)00075-6