Daily Archives: January 6, 2018

Abstract: In this work, a set of hybrid catalysts were synthesized, characterized and tested for the conversion of glucose to levulinic acid. The hybrid catalysts with 1:1, 1:2 and 2:1 weight ratios of CrCl3 and HY zeolite were prepared via the … Continue reading →

Abstract: 5-Hydroxymethylfulfural (5-HMF) is a versatile compound obtained from renewable resources such as agricultural residue and biodegradable waste. 5-HMF has potentials to replace fuel-based petroleum and fine chemicals. Glucose, a monosaccharide is often used as a model compound to produce … Continue reading →

Abstract: Fossil fuel depletion, environmental concerns, and steep hikes in the price of fossil fuels are driving scientists to search for alternative fuels. The characteristics of biodiesel have made the pursuit of high quality biodiesel production attractive. Utilization of waste … Continue reading →

Abstract: Transesterification of waste cooking oil with heterogeneous (heteropoly acid) catalyst and methanol has been investigated. Response Surface Methodology (RSM) and Artificial Neural Network (ANN) were employed to study the relationship between process variables and free fatty acid conversion and … Continue reading →

Abstract: The production of lignin from empty fruit bunch (EFB) has been carried out using liquefaction method with 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride ([BMIM]Cl) ionic liquid (IL), in presence of sulfuric acid (H2SO4) as a catalyst. Response surface methodology (RSM) based on a … Continue reading →

Abstract: Biomass is now regarded as a potential feedstock to produce renewable valuable chemicals that can be derived from sugar. In this study, it was demonstrated that Fe/HY catalyst was able to promote the hydrolysis in ionic liquid of oil … Continue reading →

Abstract: The pyrolysis of Imperata Cylindrica in a transported bed reactor has been carried out using sand as heat carrier. This study is to determine the significant effect of the pyrolysis process condition for heat carrier temperature and particle size … Continue reading →

Abstract: The pretreatment of oil palm frond (OPF) has been carried out using 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium bromide ([BMIM]Br) in the presence of aqueous sulphuric acid (H2SO4). The effects of reaction temperature, reaction time and [BMIM]Br loading on lignin degradation were investigated by … Continue reading →

Abstract: The pretreatment of oil palm frond (OPF) has been carried out using 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium bromide ([BMIM]Br) in the presence of aqueous sulphuric acid (H2SO4). The effects of reaction temperature, reaction time and [BMIM]Br loading on lignin degradation were investigated by … Continue reading →

Abstract: The significant surge in biodiesel production by transesterification of edible or non-edible oils have caused surplus of glycerol in the market. With its characteristics, unique structure, renewability, and bio-availability, glycerol has tremendous potential to be transformed to higher value-added … Continue reading →