The Role of Dielectric Properties in Microwave-Assisted Pyrolysis of Forest Biomass

Özlem Akça; Mehmet Akgül

doi:10.58816/duzceod.1736400

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The Role of Dielectric Properties in Microwave-Assisted Pyrolysis of Forest Biomass

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Microwave-assisted pyrolysis (MAP) is a promising thermochemical conversion method for converting forest/lignocellulosic biomass into valuable bio-based products. The efficiency of MAP strongly is governed by the dielectric properties of the feedstock, particularly the dielectric constant (ε′), dielectric loss factor (ε″), and loss tangent (tan δ), which govern how effectively microwave energy is converted into heat. This study focuses on the dielectric properties of different types of forest biomass (hardwoods, softwoods) and their effects on microwave pyrolysis efficiency and yield. The study also aims to show how the usage of catalysts, additives, and feedstock blending affects product selectivity, heating rates, and product yield.

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Dielectric properties, MAP, Tan δ, Heating efficiency, Forest biomass

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Özlem Akça ^*
0000-0003-0909-2514
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Mehmet Akgül
0009-0000-5024-6517
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30 Aralık 2025

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7 Temmuz 2025

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24 Eylül 2025

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Akça Ö, Akgül M (01 Aralık 2025) The Role of Dielectric Properties in Microwave-Assisted Pyrolysis of Forest Biomass. Düzce Üniversitesi Orman Fakültesi Ormancılık Dergisi 21 2 158–170.

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Akça, Özlem - Akgül, Mehmet. “The Role of Dielectric Properties in Microwave-Assisted Pyrolysis of Forest Biomass”. Düzce Üniversitesi Orman Fakültesi Ormancılık Dergisi 21/2 (01 Aralık 2025): 158-170. https://doi.org/10.58816/duzceod.1736400.

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1.Akça Ö, Akgül M. The Role of Dielectric Properties in Microwave-Assisted Pyrolysis of Forest Biomass. DÜOD. 2025;21:158–170.

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Akça, Özlem, ve Mehmet Akgül. “The Role of Dielectric Properties in Microwave-Assisted Pyrolysis of Forest Biomass”. Düzce Üniversitesi Orman Fakültesi Ormancılık Dergisi, c. 21, sy 2, Aralık 2025, ss. 158-70, doi:10.58816/duzceod.1736400.

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1.Özlem Akça, Mehmet Akgül. The Role of Dielectric Properties in Microwave-Assisted Pyrolysis of Forest Biomass. DÜOD. 01 Aralık 2025;21(2):158-70. doi:10.58816/duzceod.1736400

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