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Production of Liquid Fuels by Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis
Natural gas can be used directly as fuel, but its transport is not economically viable to less populational dense areas. The Fischer-Tropsch synthesis allows transforming synthesis gas (derived from natural gas) into liquid fuels like gasoline, diesel, kerosene. Our research focus on the development of catalyst for the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis and on the development of kinetic models for this complex reaction.
Finantial support: CNPq
Natural gas can be used directly as fuel, but its transport is not economically viable to less populational dense areas. The Fischer-Tropsch synthesis allows transforming synthesis gas (derived from natural gas) into liquid fuels like gasoline, diesel, kerosene. Our research focus on the development of catalyst for the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis and on the development of kinetic models for this complex reaction.
Finantial support: CNPq
Modeling and Simulation of Processes applying Fischer-Tropsch synthesis
The Fischer-Tropsch synthesis comprises a series of chemical reactions, similar to polymerization reactions. Our research focus on developing kinetic models for Fischer-Tropsch synthesis and on modeling of chemical reactor to be used with this synthesis.
Finantial support: CNPq
The Fischer-Tropsch synthesis comprises a series of chemical reactions, similar to polymerization reactions. Our research focus on developing kinetic models for Fischer-Tropsch synthesis and on modeling of chemical reactor to be used with this synthesis.
Finantial support: CNPq
Production of Biodiesel by Ultrasound Application
Biodiesel is the generic name for alkyl-esters fuels produced from oils and greases. Our research focus on producing biodiesel applying ultrasonic waves to accelerate the chemical reaction, to reduce the use of catalyst and to reduce the cost of the process. The optimization of the system is carried out considering the process energy efficiency and the conversion into methyl or ethyl esters.
Process available for technology transfer.
Biodiesel is the generic name for alkyl-esters fuels produced from oils and greases. Our research focus on producing biodiesel applying ultrasonic waves to accelerate the chemical reaction, to reduce the use of catalyst and to reduce the cost of the process. The optimization of the system is carried out considering the process energy efficiency and the conversion into methyl or ethyl esters.
Process available for technology transfer.
Production of Biodiesel via Heterogeneous Catalysts
The production of biodiesel via homogeneous catalysts produces by-products like soap and salts that need to be separated from biodiesel by water rinsing, generating an environmental problem. Our research aims to produce biodiesel via heterogeneous catalysis using catalysts based on calcium oxide promoted by other metalic oxides. Our main goal is to produce biodiesel from ethanol and vegetable oils.
Finantial support: CNPq and FUNCAP (ended)
The production of biodiesel via homogeneous catalysts produces by-products like soap and salts that need to be separated from biodiesel by water rinsing, generating an environmental problem. Our research aims to produce biodiesel via heterogeneous catalysis using catalysts based on calcium oxide promoted by other metalic oxides. Our main goal is to produce biodiesel from ethanol and vegetable oils.
Finantial support: CNPq and FUNCAP (ended)