Catalytic and photocatalytic processes for the production of alternative fuels and chemicals from renewable sources

Catalytic and photocatalytic processes for the production of alternative fuels and chemicals from renewable sources M. Compagnonia, I. Rossettia a Dip. Chimica, Università degli Studi di Milano, via C. Golgi 19, 20133 Milan, Italy This work presents the PhD research project of Matteo Compagnoni. In particular, the presentation focuses on the valorization of bioethanol through the heterogeneously catalysed production of H2 and ethylene. The whole thesis was based on innovative heterogeneous catalytic processes, addressed from an industrial chemistry point of view. Besides the screening of different catalyst formulations, the attention was predominantly focused on process design, including the optimisation of process conditions, the use of less purified (less expensive) raw materials, less demanding conditions, etc. A preliminary economic assessment was also carried out for the centralised production of hydrogen from diluted bioethanol. References 1. Rossetti, I. et al. Chem. Eng. J. 2015, 281, 1036–1044. 2. Compagnoni, M. et al. Catal. Sci. Technol. 2016, 6, 6247–6256. 3. Compagnoni, M. et al. Appl. Catal. B Environ. 2017, 203, 899–909 4. Rossetti, I. et al. Appl. Catal. B Environ. 2017, 210, 407–420. 5. Compagnoni, M. et al. Energy & Fuels 2017, 31, 12988–12996. Acknowledgements: This work was funded by Università degli Studi di Milano