Abstract
A series of Co-Mo/HZSM-5 catalysts was prepared using an impregnation method for the thermal conversion of prairie cordgrass (PCG). The catalysts were characterized by BET measurements, XRD, FTIR spectroscopy, and TEM. The Co-Mo/HZSM-5 catalysts were tested in the thermal conversion of PCG to produce hydrocarbon biofuel in a two-stage catalytic pyrolysis system. The products were analyzed and included incondensable gas, bio-oil, and biochar. Compared to non-catalytically obtained bio-oil, the chemical composition, water content, higher heating value, viscosity, and density of the catalytic bio-oils were improved. The results indicated that 4 %Mo-2 %Co/HZSM-5 showed a robust ability in the catalytic cracking of PCG with the highest yield of hydrocarbons at 41.08 %.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 706-713 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Energy Technology |
Volume | 4 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 1 2016 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- biomass
- cobalt
- molybdenum
- supported catalysts
- zeolites