Sustainable production of furan-based oxygenated fuel additives from pentose-rich biomass residues

Ahmad, FB; Kalam, MA; Zhang, Z; Masjuki, HH

Sustainable production of furan-based oxygenated fuel additives from pentose-rich biomass residues

Ahmad, FB Kalam, MA Zhang, Z Masjuki, HH

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Citation:: Energy Conversion and Management: X, 2022, 14, pp. 100222
Issue Date:: 2022-05-01

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dc.contributor.author	Ahmad, FB
dc.contributor.author	Kalam, MA
dc.contributor.author	Zhang, Z
dc.contributor.author	Masjuki, HH
dc.date.accessioned	2023-04-10T23:49:40Z
dc.date.available	2023-04-10T23:49:40Z
dc.date.issued	2022-05-01
dc.identifier.citation	Energy Conversion and Management: X, 2022, 14, pp. 100222
dc.identifier.issn	2590-1745
dc.identifier.issn	2590-1745
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/169447
dc.description.abstract	The emission of carbon monoxide, greenhouse gases (e.g., carbon dioxides), hydrocarbon, and particulate matter can be reduced by applying oxygenated additives as a blend to combustible hydrocarbon fuels. However, conventional oxygenates, such as dimethyl ether and methyl t-butyl ether, are sourced from non-renewable feedstocks. This study presents a critical review on the catalytic synthesis of furanic compounds, as an alternative to the conventional oxygenated fuels, from highly abundant lignocellulosic biomass (LCB). This study aims to evaluate the potential of production of furan-based oxygenated fuel additives (e.g., 2-methyl furan, 2-methyl tetrahydrofuran, alkyl levulinates, ethylfurfuryl ether, ethyl tetrahydrofurfuryl ether, tetrahydrofurans) from LCB via the C5-sugars pathway (through furfural); the fuel properties and the performance of furanic fuels in SI or CI engine. The review showed that selecting solvents and catalysts is critical in improving the yield of furanic compounds and reducing the generation of intermediates. The biphasic system for the one-pot conversion of LCB (dehydration and hydrogenation) into furans could facilitate the final product separation and improve final product yield. The combination of Brønsted/Lewis acid catalysts or heterogenous catalysts is promising for effectively converting LCB (alcoholysis) into alkyl levulinates. The use of biomass-based furan fuel additives could potentially have a substantial positive impact on the life cycle analysis of furan/fuel blends due to the availability of lignocellulosic biomass-based feedstocks and improving the sustainability of fuel additives synthesis sourced from LCB waste.
dc.language	en
dc.publisher	Elsevier
dc.relation.ispartof	Energy Conversion and Management: X
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1016/j.ecmx.2022.100222
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.title	Sustainable production of furan-based oxygenated fuel additives from pentose-rich biomass residues
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	14
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology/School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CTWW - Centre for Technology in Water and Wastewater Treatment
utslib.copyright.status	open_access	*
dc.date.updated	2023-04-10T23:49:38Z
pubs.publication-status	Published
pubs.volume	14

Abstract:

The emission of carbon monoxide, greenhouse gases (e.g., carbon dioxides), hydrocarbon, and particulate matter can be reduced by applying oxygenated additives as a blend to combustible hydrocarbon fuels. However, conventional oxygenates, such as dimethyl ether and methyl t-butyl ether, are sourced from non-renewable feedstocks. This study presents a critical review on the catalytic synthesis of furanic compounds, as an alternative to the conventional oxygenated fuels, from highly abundant lignocellulosic biomass (LCB). This study aims to evaluate the potential of production of furan-based oxygenated fuel additives (e.g., 2-methyl furan, 2-methyl tetrahydrofuran, alkyl levulinates, ethylfurfuryl ether, ethyl tetrahydrofurfuryl ether, tetrahydrofurans) from LCB via the C5-sugars pathway (through furfural); the fuel properties and the performance of furanic fuels in SI or CI engine. The review showed that selecting solvents and catalysts is critical in improving the yield of furanic compounds and reducing the generation of intermediates. The biphasic system for the one-pot conversion of LCB (dehydration and hydrogenation) into furans could facilitate the final product separation and improve final product yield. The combination of Brønsted/Lewis acid catalysts or heterogenous catalysts is promising for effectively converting LCB (alcoholysis) into alkyl levulinates. The use of biomass-based furan fuel additives could potentially have a substantial positive impact on the life cycle analysis of furan/fuel blends due to the availability of lignocellulosic biomass-based feedstocks and improving the sustainability of fuel additives synthesis sourced from LCB waste.

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