Catalytic conversion of methyl oleate to hydrocarbons: impact of cobalt oxide species integration in SiO<sub>2</sub>–Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>
R. Krishnapriya, Unnati Gupta, Vineet Kumar Soni, Rakesh K. Sharma
Abstract
A unique, high surface area Co<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>/SiO<sub>2</sub>–Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> catalytic system has been developed for the selective deoxygenation of biomass to high quality diesel-grade hydrocarbons.
Topics & Concepts
CatalysisCobaltCobalt oxideOxideHydrocarbonInorganic chemistryMaterials scienceMineralogyChemistryChemical engineeringMetallurgyOrganic chemistryEngineeringCatalysis and Hydrodesulfurization StudiesCatalysis for Biomass ConversionBiodiesel Production and Applications