Chemical looping gasification for sustainable production of biofuels

Sustainable production of biofuel from biomass is the subject of my project at the University of Zaragoza and institute of coal chemistry (CSIC) located in Zaragoza, Spain. The overall objective of the project is design of an efficient biomass-to-biofuel conversion process to reduce emission of carcinogenic compounds into the atmosphere. In this regard, I will study the effect of different key factors including strength, resistance and durability of the materials used in the system, process conditions in the catalytic units and operating parameters of the reactors. At the end of this study, we expect to expedite biofuel production rate and improve effectiveness of the biofuel production process. Successful accomplishment of the project helps extend industrial applications of biofuel which lowers dependence on fossil fuels.

Faculty Supervisor:

Nader Mahinpey

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Partner:

Universidad de Zaragoza

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Environmental Science and Technology; Green/Alternative Energy; Sustainability & the Environment

University:

University of Calgary

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