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View article: Implementation of the Vapor–Liquid Equilibrium On the Kinetic Model for the Oligomerization of Olefins
Implementation of the Vapor–Liquid Equilibrium On the Kinetic Model for the Oligomerization of Olefins Open
The oligomerization of light C2-C4 olefins has emerged as one of the most studied processes for the sustainable production of different refinery cuts of interest as green fuels, such as gasoline, diesel, or aviation fuels. However, oligome…
View article: Profiling the trapped and deactivating species on HZSM-5 zeolite during 1-butene oligomerization
Profiling the trapped and deactivating species on HZSM-5 zeolite during 1-butene oligomerization Open
The transformation of 1-butene into valuable fuels using HZSM-5 zeolite catalysts is significantly hindered by deactivation caused by deposited species and coke formation. This work delves into the entrapment, formation, and growth of thes…
View article: Revealing the formation mechanism of trapped and deactivating species in oligomerization of 1-butene by using FT-ICR mass spectrometry
Revealing the formation mechanism of trapped and deactivating species in oligomerization of 1-butene by using FT-ICR mass spectrometry Open
The transformation of 1-butene into valuable fuels using HZSM-5 zeolite catalysts is significantly hindered by deactivation caused by trapped species and coke formation. This comprehensive study delves into the formation and growth of thes…
View article: Gasoline production by oligomerization of 1-butene at low pressure: Kinetic model and reactor simulation
Gasoline production by oligomerization of 1-butene at low pressure: Kinetic model and reactor simulation Open
A five lump kinetic model (C4=, C8=, C12=, C1-C4 and C5-C12) has been established for 1-butene (C4=) oligomerization at low pressure (1.5 bar) and 275 °C on an HZSM-5 zeolite catalyst agglomerated in a γ-Al2O3 mesoporous matrix. The kineti…
View article: Production of sludge biochar by steam pyrolysis and acid treatment: Study of the activation mechanism and its impact on physicochemical properties
Production of sludge biochar by steam pyrolysis and acid treatment: Study of the activation mechanism and its impact on physicochemical properties Open
This study addresses the preparation of sludge biochar through a procedure that combines steam pyrolysis in a wide range of temperature (500–900 ºC) and acid treatment with HCl (performed before or after the pyrolysis). The acid washing af…
View article: Low-pressure oligomerization of diluted ethylene on a HZSM-5 zeolite catalyst
Low-pressure oligomerization of diluted ethylene on a HZSM-5 zeolite catalyst Open
The oligomerization at low pressure of diluted ethylene coming from secondary streams is an attractive route for hydrocarbon production, by means of a low cost and energy efficient process. To evaluate the viability of this process, the ef…
View article: Performance of HZSM-5 agglomerated in a mesoporous matrix in the fuel production from ethylene at atmospheric pressure
Performance of HZSM-5 agglomerated in a mesoporous matrix in the fuel production from ethylene at atmospheric pressure Open
Ethylene oligomerization into liquid fuels at slightly over atmospheric pressure has been studied due to its interest to valorize online the excess of ethylene in sustainable olefins production processes and to intensify the production of …
View article: Chemical recycling of monolayer PET tray waste by alkaline hydrolysis
Chemical recycling of monolayer PET tray waste by alkaline hydrolysis Open
The high demand for recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) driven by an increase in environmental awareness, the application of more restrictive environmental legislations, together with the large increase in the generation of post-con…
View article: Team formation on the basis of Belbin’s roles to enhance students’ performance in project based learning
Team formation on the basis of Belbin’s roles to enhance students’ performance in project based learning Open
This paper presents a method that instructors have designed and implemented to form balanced teams based on
\nBelbin’s roles, with the aim of boosting positive interdependence and individual accountability within the teams
\nand improving …
View article: Coke deactivation and regeneration of HZSM-5 zeolite catalysts in the oligomerization of 1-butene
Coke deactivation and regeneration of HZSM-5 zeolite catalysts in the oligomerization of 1-butene Open
The deactivation phenomenon of HZSM-5 catalysts (SiO2/Al2O3 ratio = 30–280) in the 1-butene oligomerization has been studied. Experiments were performed in a fixed-bed reactor at 175−325 °C; 1.5−40 bar; and, 2−6 g h molC−1. Used catalysts …
View article: Lessening coke formation and boosting gasoline yield by incorporating scrap tire pyrolysis oil in the cracking conditions of an FCC unit
Lessening coke formation and boosting gasoline yield by incorporating scrap tire pyrolysis oil in the cracking conditions of an FCC unit Open
We have studied the effect of adding scrap tire pyrolysis oil (STPO) as feed or co-feed in the cracking of vacuum gasoil (VGO) using a commercial equilibrated catalyst. The cracking experiments were performed in a laboratory scale fluid ca…