Human hair is a significant waste product, often disposed of in municipal dumps. It consists of 65-90% proteins, 9-12% fatty acids, and water molecules. Improper disposal of human hair poses environmental and health hazards, including slow degradation and emission of toxic gases when burned. Given its high protein content and elemental composition, human hair has the potential to be converted into valuable biofuels. This project aims to evaluate the performance, yield, and chemical properties of the biofuel produced and to develop a kinetic model for the pyrolysis process. Additionally, advanced analysis of the biofuel's ignition characteristics and reaction kinetics will be conducted using a shock tube and a rapid compression machine (RCM).
