Category Archives: 2014

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 →

Abstract: Response surface methodology (RSM) and multi-objective genetic algorithm was employed to optimize the process parameters for catalytic conversion of glycerol, a byproduct from biodiesel production, to light olefins using Cu/ZSM-5 catalyst. The effects of operating temperature, weight hourly space … Continue reading →

Abstract: Recently, in the research of photocatalytic conversion of CO2, there has been an increasing innovative interest to simultaneously reduce the level of CO2 emissions and produce valuable products. In this study, highly ordered nitrogen-doped titania (TiO2) nanotube arrays, fabricated … Continue reading →

Abstract: Oxidative coupling of methane in the presence of corona discharge plasma has been studied for the production of higher hydrocarbons under the conditions of ambient temperature and atmospheric pressure. The corona discharge was created by applying 3 kV (DC) between … Continue reading →

Abstract: This study investigates the production of biodiesel from non-edible crude jatropha oil in the presence of an immobilized lipase catalyst. A modified method was used to immobilize Rhizopus oryzae lipase in the polyvinyl alcohol-alginate matrix. Response surface methodology (RSM) … Continue reading →

Abstract: Fossil fuel depletion, global warming, climate change, and steep hikes in the price of fuels are driving scientists to investigate on commercial and environmentally friendly fuels. The process of CO2 conversion to value-added products has been considered as a possible … Continue reading →