PHUNG T. K.

Production of propylene, the second-largest petrochemical after ethylene, has received considerable attention in recent years due to its wide applications and avoiding oil dependence. Many processes have been developed to produce propylene from fossil resources and renewable materials. In this review, we will introduce the current processes to...

Catalytic conversion of lignin into valuable liquid products has been a promising approach. Herein, we reported the catalytic conversion of the lignin model compound and Kraft lignin over reduced Ru/C catalyst with different industrial organic solvents using a high-pressure/ high-temperature reactor in a nitrogen atmosphere. The results showed...

Commercial pure γ-Al2O3 and SiO2 (1−30 wt.%) doped γ-Al2O3 were characterized as acid catalysts in ethanol conversion and used as supports for NiO and MoO3. Supported catalysts were prepared by incipient wetness impregnation. All catalytic materials were characterized by BET, XRD, FE-SEM microscopy, UV–vis and IR spectroscopies. Pure and...

Ethanol is one of the most important organic solvents used as a fuel, chemical, and as an intermediate for organic chemical synthesis. However, its use as a fuel has several drawbacks including corroding the engine, producing lower energy than conventional fuel, and adsorbing water. Hence, it needs to upgrade into a highly efficient fuel such...