Praktické výstupy (přehled)

Currently, fossil and waste feedstocks are being used to obtain more environmentally friendly fuels. We studied the catalytic activity and co-processing effects on catalysts, using light cycle oil (LCO) and/or waste sunflower oil (WSO). Naphthalene (as model molecule) hydrogenation activity was also studied. Commercial NiW/SiO2-Al2O3 and research NiW/(pseudoboehmite-SBA-15) materials were tested in an autoclave and characterized by ATR, RAMAN, XRD, XRF, TGA. Liquids were analyzed by SimDis, density, C, H, N, S elemental analysis and ATR. NiW/(pseudoboehmite-SBA-15) was the most active for the WSO decarboxylation and for the net naphthalene hydrogenation to tetralin. Commercial catalyst presented the highest hydrocracking activity.