Catalytic Deoxygenation of Hydrolyzed Oil of Chlorella vulgaris Microalgae over Lanthanum-Embedded HZSM-5 Zeolite Catalyst to Produce Bio-Fuels | Chapter 2 | Current Innovations in Chemical and Materials Sciences Vol. 7

 Microalgae, rich in lipids, offer a renewable source of green hydrocarbons, potentially reducing fossil fuel dependency. However, zeolite catalysts commonly used in conversion processes often suffer from short lifespans due to coke formation. This study investigates a lanthanum-modified HZSM-5 zeolite catalyst for converting crude microalgae oil into non-oxygenated hydrocarbons. The catalyst enhances acid sites crucial for conversion. Among variants, 10%La/HZSM-5 exhibits optimal performance, achieving maximum conversion, hydrocarbon yield, higher heating value, and deoxygenation. Lanthanum modification enhances catalytic conversion by adjusting acidic sites, promising benefits for diverse energy applications over costlier, less stable catalysts.

Author(s) Details:

Mustafa Jawad Nuhma,
Chemical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, University of Al-Qadisiyah, Al-Diwaniyah City 999048, Iraq.

Hajar Alias,
Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru 81310 UTM, Johor, Malaysia.

Muhammad Tahir,
Chemical and Petroleum Engineering Department, United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), Al Ain, P.O. Box 15551, United Arab Emirates.

Ali A. Jazie,
Chemical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, University of Al-Qadisiyah, Al-Diwaniyah City 999048, Iraq.

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