Overview

In an effort to reduce dependency on fossil fuel resources, biomass could essentially be converted into chemicals using high capacity processes. The Fischer–Tropsch Synthesis (FTS) pathway has been chosen as the focus of this book as it is a mature area, and unlike other pathways such as pyrolysis, FTS is a potential way of producing fuel/hydrocarbons with no sulfur, no nitrogen, and no heavy metals contamination, making it a good choice. Integrating technological development and business development rationales to highlight the key technological developments that are necessary to industrialize biofuels on a global scale, this book focusses on the key challenges that still hinder the effective biomass use and the realization of zero fossil fuel use. Traditional biomass to hydrocarbons pathways are covered, showcasing how they are tailored to yield a specific group of chemicals with the aim of reducing downstream processes. New developments are considered, including process synthesis, catalysts, and reactors, etc. Providing an up-to-date overview of the production of specialty chemicals and fuels from biomass via the Fischer–Tropsch Synthesis pathway, this title makes an excellent addition to the libraries of academics and practitioners working in catalysis and chemical engineering.

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Author:   Joshua Gorimbo (University of South Africa, South Africa) ,  Xinying Liu (University of South Africa, South Africa) ,  Yali Yao (University of South Africa, South Africa) ,  Diane Hildebrandt (University of South Africa, South Africa)
Publisher:   Royal Society of Chemistry
Imprint:   Royal Society of Chemistry
Volume:   Volume 44
Weight:   0.912kg
ISBN:  

9781839163937

ISBN 10:   1839163933
Pages:   498
Publication Date:   18 November 2022
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Process Synthesis of BTL, LCA (Scale, Coproduction);A High-level Analysis of the Environmental Sustainability of Biomass-derived Fuels;Gasification of Biomass: An Overview;Gasification of Bio-oil and Torrefied Biomass: An Overview;Syngas Conditioning (Catalyst, Process: Sulfur and Tar Cl, F);Fischer–Tropsch Reactions and Product Distribution Suits for Downstream;Fischer–Tropsch Synthesis Reactors;Fischer–Tropsch Catalysts;BTL-FT Products Refining Downstream Options and Processes;BTL-FT to Transportation Fuels;Sustainable Aviation Fuel from Biomass via Gasification and Fischer–Tropsch Synthesis;Biomass to Liquid-syngas to Olefins;Application of Fischer–Tropsch Synthesis and Hydroformylation in Syngas Conversion to Oxygenates;Biomass to Liquid Fuel via Fischer–Tropsch (BTL-FT) Synthesis: Process Description and Economic Analysis;Future Aspects of BTL-FTS Processes

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