Issue 33, 2024

Effect of design parameters in nanocatalyst synthesis on pyrolysis for producing diesel-like fuel from waste lubricating oil

Abstract

Converting waste lubricating oil into diesel-like liquid fuels using pyrolysis presents a dual solution, addressing environmental pollution while offering a viable response to the fossil energy crisis. However, achieving high-quality fuel with a substantial yield necessitates the utilization of highly active and cost-effective catalysts. We report the development of Fe–Ni nanocatalysts, synthesized using a green approach and supported on TiO2, as a promising strategy for converting waste lubricating oil into premium-grade diesel-like fuel. To ensure efficient and effective pyrolysis processes, tailoring the synthesis parameters of these nanocatalysts is indispensable. In this study, we investigate the effect of design parameters on nanocatalyst synthesis, such as the concentrations of pre-catalysts and reducing agents, reducing time, and the amount of support material, and evaluate their impact on the quality and quantity of pyrolysis products. Through optimization of the synthesis process, a high quality diesel-like fuel with a product yield of about 54% at a mild reaction temperature of 400 °C was obtained. This study highlights the critical role of nanocatalysis in addressing persistent environmental and energy challenges while showcasing the potential of green nanocatalysts in sustainable waste-to-energy conversion processes.

Graphical abstract: Effect of design parameters in nanocatalyst synthesis on pyrolysis for producing diesel-like fuel from waste lubricating oil

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Article information

Article type
Paper
Submitted
18 Mar 2024
Accepted
20 Jul 2024
First published
05 Aug 2024

Nanoscale, 2024,16, 15568-15584

Effect of design parameters in nanocatalyst synthesis on pyrolysis for producing diesel-like fuel from waste lubricating oil

R. Y. Parapat, A. T. Laksono, R. I. Fauzi, Y. Maulani, F. Haryanto, A. Noviyanto, M. Schwarze and R. Schomäcker, Nanoscale, 2024, 16, 15568 DOI: 10.1039/D4NR01183J

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