Integrated learning framework for enhanced specific surface area, pore size, and pore volume prediction of biochar.

Journal: Bioresource technology
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Abstract

Specific surface area, pore size, and pore volume are essential biochar properties. Optimization typically reduces yield by focusing on per gram of biochar. This work introduces new indicators and an integrated model to balance quality and quantity, emphasizing overall adsorption potential per gram of raw biomass. The integrated model outperformed nine machine learning models with 91.93% accuracy, RMSE of 0.73, and R of 0.965. SHAP analysis identified temperature, volatile matter and ash content as the most influential factors. PDP analysis provided insights into their interactions, while PSO determined the optimal conditions for maximizing adsorption efficiency. Among three indicators, temperature emerged as the common key parameter, with optimal averages identified at 720℃. Furthermore, A user-friendly interface was developed for visualizing training and prediction, enhancing model applicability. This work achieves a quality-quantity balanced biochar design with interpretable mechanisms, advancing adsorption optimization and practical implementation.

Authors

  • Chao Chen
    Department of Neonatology, Children's Hospital of Fudan University, National Children's Medical Center, Shanghai, China.
  • Yongjie Hu
    School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China.
  • Yadong Ge
    School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China.
  • Junyu Tao
    Guangxi Scientific Research Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, Guangxi, China.
  • Beibei Yan
    School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China; Tianjin Key Lab of Biomass Wastes Utilization/Tianjin Engineering Research Center of Bio Gas/Oil Technology, Tianjin 300072, China.
  • Zhanjun Cheng
    School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China; Tianjin Engineering Research Center for Organic Wastes Safe Disposal and Energy Utilization/Key Laboratory of Efficient Utilization of Low and Medium Energy of Ministry of Education/Tianjin Key Lab of Biomass/Wastes Utilization, Tianjin, 300072, China. Electronic address: zjcheng@tju.edu.cn.
  • Xuebin Lv
    School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China.
  • Xiaoqiang Cui
    School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China.
  • Guanyi Chen
    School of Mechanical Engineering, Tianjin University of Commerce, Tianjin 300134, China; School of Science, Tibet University, Lhasa 850012, China.