Abstract
The catalytic pyrolysis of peat was investigated over several iron-containing zeolites of different structure (Beta, Y, Mordenite, ZSM-5) and SiO2/Al2O3 molar ratios at 410 °C in a batch mode. The overall activity of iron-containing catalysts was similar, being however significantly higher than activity of parent materials. Additionally, iron-modified zeolites afforded higher ethene and propene selectivity than corresponding proton forms.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 162-167 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Chemical Engineering Journal |
| Volume | 134 |
| Issue number | 1-3 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Nov 2007 |
| MoE publication type | A1 Journal article-refereed |
Funding
This work is part of the activities at the Åbo Akademi Process Chemistry Centre within the Finnish Centre of Excellence Programs (2000–2011) by the Academy of Finland. International Marie-Curie Fellowship by European Commission to Javier Agullo Pastor is greatfully acknowledged.
Keywords
- Biomass
- Pyrolysis
- Zeolites