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Utilising Polyester and Steel Slag‐Derived Metal/Carbon Composites as Catalysts in Biodiesel Production

관리자 │ 2024-11-21

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Journal: International Journal of Energy Research


Authors: Sangyoon LeeMinyoung KimJee Young KimHocheol SongIn-Hyun Nam, Eilhann E. Kwon


Abstract:

Synthetic textiles such as polyesters are essential for daily life. However, large-scale production generates large amounts of waste. This study introduces a new approach for valorising polyester textile waste (PTW) by transforming it into a catalyst for biodiesel production via pyrolysis. Specifically, a metal/carbon composite (PTW + steel slag [SS] composite—PSC) with enhanced catalytic properties was prepared by pyrolysing PTW with SS. The alkaline metals in SS facilitate the carbonisation of PTW via decarboxylation, resulting in a PSC rich in carbon, iron, and alkaline compounds. This composite featured mesopores that were larger than the micropores (MPs) typically found in PTW char. The use of porous material (silica) in thermally induced transesterification has been proven to be an efficient method for biodiesel production, achieving a yield of 97.20 wt.% in 1 min (faster than the 93.82 wt.% yields in 60 min observed from conventional alkali-catalysed transesterification). However, the high reaction temperature (≥ 360°C) poses economic/technical challenges. To overcome this, PSC has been employed as a catalyst in thermally induced transesterification, leveraging its mesoporous structure and high alkaline content, particularly calcium oxide. The PSC achieved a biodiesel yield of 98.10 wt.% at a markedly lower reaction temperature of 120°C within 1 min. This performance was not attainable using silica or PTW char under similar conversion conditions. These findings highlight the potential of PSC produced through the pyrolysis of PTW and SS as effective catalysts for biodiesel production. This process is a promising strategy for converting waste into valuable resources and mitigating the environmental impacts associated with polyester waste.


DOI: https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/1925113


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