Publication Type
Journal Article
Publication Date (Issue Year)
2023
Journal Name
International Journal of Energy Research
Abstract
Due to population explosion and industrialization, waste biomass and polymer conversion into biofuel has attracted the interest of researchers. The application of the ZSM-5 catalyst for bio-oil upgrading into renewable biofuels has attracted researchers’ efforts as an excellent catalyst. The need for improved biofuel quality with reduced oxygenates has further necessitated the application of catalyzed upgrading techniques. The catalytic performance of the ZSM-5 catalyst was attributed to its exceptional pore structure and window architecture and when it is incorporated with some selected transition metals to improve aromatic hydrocarbon formation. The review revealed that the development of coke deposit on the microspores of the ZSM-5 catalyst hindered the effective transport of large molecular compounds into the active sites for an easy deoxygenation process. Hence, the introduction of mesoporosity, hybrid catalyst development, and tailored crystal growth on the ZSM-5 catalyst could address several hindrances associated to conventional ZSM-5. Therefore, the need for catalyst modification is paramount for ZSM-5 performance during bio-oil upgrading
Keywords
Bio-Oil Upgrading, ZSM-5 Catalyst, Review, Catalyst Performance, Deactivation
Rsif Scholar Name
Ishaq Kariim
Thematic Area
Minerals, Mining and Materials Engineering
Africa Host University (AHU)
Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST), Tanzania
Funding Statement
The supports received from the Partnership for Skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology-Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (PASET-RSIF) with project number P165581 and Junior Faculty Development programme under the UM6P/EPFL Excellence in Africa Initiative with grant number 9150 were appreciated
Recommended Citation
Kariim, I., Swai, H., & Kivevele, T. (2023). Bio-Oil Upgrading over ZSM-5 Catalyst: A Review of Catalyst Performance and Deactivation. International Journal of Energy Research, 2023, 1-33. https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/4776962