Research Article

Decomposition Characteristics and Kinetics of Microalgae in N2 and CO2 Atmospheres by a Thermogravimetry

Table 1

Ultimate and proximate analysis and lower heating values of Chlorella vulgaris (on dry basis).

Ultimate analysis (wt%)Proximate analysis (wt%) (MJ kg−1)
CHONSVolatileAshFixed carbon

47.846.41259.011.4655.3710.2834.3521.88

Note: , lower heating value on dry basis.