Table 2.
Proximate analysis and ultimate analysis of C. vulgaris biomass.
| Proximate analysis | Composition (wt.%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Moisture | 7.60 ± 0.1 | |
| Volatiles | 83.50 ± 0.3 | |
| Fixed carbon | 3.80 ± 0.1 | |
| Ash | 6.60 ± 0.2 | |
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| Ultimate analysis | Composition (wt.%) | |
| Raw sample | SWE treated sample | |
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| Carbon (C) | 47.11 ± 0.5 | 58.88 ± 0.6 |
| Hydrogen (H) | 7.47 ± 0.3 | 8.55 ± 0.2 |
| Oxygen (O) | 37.16 ± 0.3 | 25.03 ± 0.5 |
| Nitrogen (N) | 8.26 ± 0.4 | 7.54 ± 0.1 |
| Sulphur (S) | — | — |
| Ash | — | — |