Pyrolysis

Pyrolysis is formally defined as chemical decomposition of organic materials by heating in the absence of oxygen. Steam cracking is some times also called pyrolysis.

Related Topics:
Organic - Oxygen - Steam cracking

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Several different pyrolysis techniques are being developed to produce hydrocarbon fuel similar to oil or diesel from organic waste and other kinds of biomass.

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