Research Article

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

Table 5

Kinetic parameters of Chlorella vulgaris at heating rate of 10°C min−1.

stageGasModel (kJ/mol) (min−1)

Second stageN2PSOM11.2551.24.8270.99321
CO2PMOM9.8631.12.3610.99506
Third stageN2PSOM
CO2PMOM57.6191.63757.3580.93684
Fourth stageN2PSOM
CO2PMOM309.38176.520 × 10170.97603

Note: is related coefficient.