Biomass to Biofuel: Sawdust Conversion into Bio-Oil via Pyrolysis

Authors

  • Isah, A. Umaru Ali Shinkafi Polytechnic, Sokoto
  • Zaki, U. F. Federal College of Education Gidan Madi
  • Bashir, M. K. Umaru Ali Shinkafi Polytechnic, Sokoto
  • Alhassan, S. Umaru Ali Shinkafi Polytechnic, Sokoto
  • Danjuma, A. M. Umaru Ali Shinkafi Polytechnic, Sokoto
  • Jabo, A. A. Umaru Ali Shinkafi Polytechnic, Sokoto
  • Ahmad, M. M. Sultan Abdulrahman College of Health and Technology, Gwadabawa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.57233/ijsgs.v11i4.969

Keywords:

Biomass conversion, pyrolysis, sawdust, Bio-oil production, GC-MS characterization

Abstract

This study investigates the conversion of sawdust into liquid fuel via pyrolysis. The bio-oil derived from sawdust pyrolysis was analyzed using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The results reveal a complex mixture of organic compounds, including phenolic compounds, ketones, aldehydes, and fatty acids. Phenolic compounds, such as phenol-2-methoxy- and Phenol-2,6-dimethyl are the most abundant group in the bio-oil, likely derived from the lignin component of the sawdust. The presence of these compounds suggests that the bio-oil could be used as a potential feedstock for the production of chemicals and fuels. Further studies are needed to optimize the pyrolysis process and upgrade the bio-oil for practical applications. This study provides valuable insights into the composition of bio-oil derived from sawdust pyrolysis and its potential applications.

Author Biographies

Isah, A., Umaru Ali Shinkafi Polytechnic, Sokoto

Department of Applied Chemistry Umaru,

Ali Shinkafi Polytechnic, Sokoto

Zaki, U. F., Federal College of Education Gidan Madi

Department of Chemistry Education,

Federal College of Education Gidan Madi

Bashir, M. K., Umaru Ali Shinkafi Polytechnic, Sokoto

Department of Applied Chemistry,

Umaru Ali Shinkafi Polytechnic, Sokoto

Alhassan, S., Umaru Ali Shinkafi Polytechnic, Sokoto

Department of Applied Chemistry,

Umaru Ali Shinkafi Polytechnic, Sokoto

Danjuma, A. M., Umaru Ali Shinkafi Polytechnic, Sokoto

Department of Applied Chemistry,

Umaru Ali Shinkafi Polytechnic, Sokoto

Jabo, A. A., Umaru Ali Shinkafi Polytechnic, Sokoto

Department of Applied Chemistry,

Umaru Ali Shinkafi Polytechnic, Sokoto

Ahmad, M. M., Sultan Abdulrahman College of Health and Technology, Gwadabawa

Nutrition and Dietetics Department,

Sultan Abdulrahman College of Health and Technology, Gwadabawa

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Published

2025-12-05

How to Cite

Isah, A., Zaki, . U. F., Bashir, M. K., Alhassan, . S., Danjuma, . A. M., Jabo, . A. A., & Ahmad, M. M. (2025). Biomass to Biofuel: Sawdust Conversion into Bio-Oil via Pyrolysis. International Journal of Science for Global Sustainability, 11(4), 30–34. https://doi.org/10.57233/ijsgs.v11i4.969

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Vol. 11 No. 4 (2025): INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENCE FOR GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY

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