Product analysis
The composition of pyrolysis gas was analyzed via gas chromatography (Micro GC Agilent 3000A, 3 columns: mole sieve, PLOTU, alumina; detector: heat conductivity, carrier gases: He, Ar). For char characterization ultimate, proximate, and XRF analysis as well as heating value determination was done according to German standardization. The obtained results for char were not presented within this paper. The removed tar from the cold traps was characterized via ultimate analysis and heating value determination. The water content of the generated tar/oil was determined by Karl Fischer titration. The titrant used was Hydranal Composite 5 K together with Hydranal KetoSolver as solvent.