In recent years, production of engine fuels and energy from biomass has drawn much interest. In this work, we conducted a novel integrated process for the preparation of bio-hydrogen and bio-fuels using lignocellulosi...In recent years, production of engine fuels and energy from biomass has drawn much interest. In this work, we conducted a novel integrated process for the preparation of bio-hydrogen and bio-fuels using lignocellulosic biomass pyrolysis-oil (bio-oil). The process includes (i) the production of bio-hydrogen or bio-syngas by the catalytic cracking of bio-oil, (ii) the adjustment of bio-syngas, and (iii) the production of bio-fuels by ole nic polymerization (OP) together with Fischer-Tropsch synthesis (FTS). Under the optimal conditions, the yield of bio-hydrogen was 120.9 g H2/(kg bio-oil). The yield of hydrocarbon bio-fuels reached 526.1 g/(kg bio-syngas) by the coupling of OP and FTS. The main reaction pathways (or chemical processes) were discussed based on the products observed and the catalyst property.展开更多
The effects of the metal ratio of NiCu catalysts on the low-temperature hydrodeoxygenation(HDO)of anisole were assessed on a neutral SiO_(2) and an acidicγ-Al_(2)O_(3) support.The activity of SiO_(2)-supported cataly...The effects of the metal ratio of NiCu catalysts on the low-temperature hydrodeoxygenation(HDO)of anisole were assessed on a neutral SiO_(2) and an acidicγ-Al_(2)O_(3) support.The activity of SiO_(2)-supported catalysts increases with the Ni content in the NiCu phase,related to Ni’s hydrogenation capacity.In contrast,on aγ-Al_(2)O_(3) support,the activity decreases with the Ni content.Overall,Al_(2)O_(3)-supported catalysts,exhibiting a smaller NiCu alloy particle size,are more active than SiO_(2)-supported ones.In terms of selectivity,SiO_(2)-supported catalysts mainly hydrogenate anisole to methoxycyclohexane,while,particularly at higher conversions,γ-Al_(2)O_(3)-supported catalysts are able to further convert methoxycyclohexane to cyclohexane,demonstrating the importance of acid sites for low-temperature HDO.The Ni/Cu ratio also steers the selectivity,but not the catalyst stability.Deactivation phenomena are only support dependent:while on SiO_(2)-supported catalysts,active site sintering occurs,attributed to weak stabilization of metal particles by the support,acid catalyzed coking is the main cause of deactivation on theγ-Al_(2)O_(3)-supported catalysts.展开更多
文摘In recent years, production of engine fuels and energy from biomass has drawn much interest. In this work, we conducted a novel integrated process for the preparation of bio-hydrogen and bio-fuels using lignocellulosic biomass pyrolysis-oil (bio-oil). The process includes (i) the production of bio-hydrogen or bio-syngas by the catalytic cracking of bio-oil, (ii) the adjustment of bio-syngas, and (iii) the production of bio-fuels by ole nic polymerization (OP) together with Fischer-Tropsch synthesis (FTS). Under the optimal conditions, the yield of bio-hydrogen was 120.9 g H2/(kg bio-oil). The yield of hydrocarbon bio-fuels reached 526.1 g/(kg bio-syngas) by the coupling of OP and FTS. The main reaction pathways (or chemical processes) were discussed based on the products observed and the catalyst property.
基金Foundation-Flanders(FWO)(1SA7522N)for financial support through Grant Number 12Z2218N.
文摘The effects of the metal ratio of NiCu catalysts on the low-temperature hydrodeoxygenation(HDO)of anisole were assessed on a neutral SiO_(2) and an acidicγ-Al_(2)O_(3) support.The activity of SiO_(2)-supported catalysts increases with the Ni content in the NiCu phase,related to Ni’s hydrogenation capacity.In contrast,on aγ-Al_(2)O_(3) support,the activity decreases with the Ni content.Overall,Al_(2)O_(3)-supported catalysts,exhibiting a smaller NiCu alloy particle size,are more active than SiO_(2)-supported ones.In terms of selectivity,SiO_(2)-supported catalysts mainly hydrogenate anisole to methoxycyclohexane,while,particularly at higher conversions,γ-Al_(2)O_(3)-supported catalysts are able to further convert methoxycyclohexane to cyclohexane,demonstrating the importance of acid sites for low-temperature HDO.The Ni/Cu ratio also steers the selectivity,but not the catalyst stability.Deactivation phenomena are only support dependent:while on SiO_(2)-supported catalysts,active site sintering occurs,attributed to weak stabilization of metal particles by the support,acid catalyzed coking is the main cause of deactivation on theγ-Al_(2)O_(3)-supported catalysts.