IDEAS home Printed from https://ideas.repec.org/a/eee/energy/v335y2025ics0360544225035145.html

Integration of biomass catalytic fast hydropyrolysis and co-processing of straight run gas oil via hydrotreating

Author

Listed:
  • Wang, Keran
  • Wang, Cong
  • Zhu, Wanchen
  • Miao, Feiting
  • Wang, Dingran
  • Liu, Xin
  • Luo, Zhongyang
  • Naranov, Evgeny
  • Wang, Kaige

Abstract

Co-processing bio-oil with petroleum fractions in existing petrochemical refining facilities is a promising approach for the low-carbon transition of the petrochemical industry. However, the high oxygen content, viscosity, and acidity of crude bio-oil limit its compatibility with conventional refining infrastructure. In this study, we reported a strategy for co-processing high-quality bio-oil, obtained via catalytic fast hydropyrolysis (CFHP) with straight-run gas oil (SRGO). A cost-effective metal oxide catalyst, NiMo/TiO2, was selected as an optimal catalyst achieving an optimal balance between deoxygenation efficiency and carbon yield. CFHP was also conducted in a continuous-flow reactor, yielding 40.08 C% yield of C4+ products while maintaining a low oxygen content of 7.34 wt%. The resulting bio-oil with improved quality can be blended with SRGO at a high ratio of 15 vol% without compromising catalyst performance during co-processing.

Suggested Citation

  • Wang, Keran & Wang, Cong & Zhu, Wanchen & Miao, Feiting & Wang, Dingran & Liu, Xin & Luo, Zhongyang & Naranov, Evgeny & Wang, Kaige, 2025. "Integration of biomass catalytic fast hydropyrolysis and co-processing of straight run gas oil via hydrotreating," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 335(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:energy:v:335:y:2025:i:c:s0360544225035145
    DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2025.137872
    as

    Download full text from publisher

    File URL: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0360544225035145
    Download Restriction: Full text for ScienceDirect subscribers only
    File URL: https://libkey.io/10.1016/j.energy.2025.137872?utm_source=ideas
    LibKey link: if access is restricted and if your library uses this service, LibKey will redirect you to where you can use your library subscription to access this item
    ---><---

    As the access to this document is restricted, you may want to

    for a different version of it.

    References listed on IDEAS

    as
    1. Perkins, Greg & Batalha, Nuno & Kumar, Adarsh & Bhaskar, Thallada & Konarova, Muxina, 2019. "Recent advances in liquefaction technologies for production of liquid hydrocarbon fuels from biomass and carbonaceous wastes," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 115(C).
    2. Kan, Tao & Strezov, Vladimir & Evans, Tim & He, Jing & Kumar, Ravinder & Lu, Qiang, 2020. "Catalytic pyrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass: A review of variations in process factors and system structure," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 134(C).
    3. Li, Tan & Su, Jing & Wang, Huiyuan & Wang, Cong & Xie, Wen & Wang, Kaige, 2022. "Catalytic hydropyrolysis of lignin using NiMo-doped catalysts: Catalyst evaluation and mechanism analysis," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 316(C).
    4. Dimitriadis, Athanasios & Chrysikou, Loukia P. & Meletidis, George & Terzis, George & Auersvald, Miloš & Kubička, David & Bezergianni, Stella, 2021. "Bio-based refinery intermediate production via hydrodeoxygenation of fast pyrolysis bio-oil," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 168(C), pages 593-605.
    5. Stummann, Magnus Zingler & Høj, Martin & Gabrielsen, Jostein & Clausen, Lasse Røngaard & Jensen, Peter Arendt & Jensen, Anker Degn, 2021. "A perspective on catalytic hydropyrolysis of biomass," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 143(C).
    Full references (including those not matched with items on IDEAS)

    Most related items

    These are the items that most often cite the same works as this one and are cited by the same works as this one.
    1. Ke, Linyao & Wu, Qiuhao & Zhou, Nan & Xiong, Jianyun & Yang, Qi & Zhang, Letian & Wang, Yuanyuan & Dai, Leilei & Zou, Rongge & Liu, Yuhuan & Ruan, Roger & Wang, Yunpu, 2022. "Lignocellulosic biomass pyrolysis for aromatic hydrocarbons production: Pre and in-process enhancement methods," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 165(C).
    2. Hu, Hangli & Luo, Yanru & Zou, Jianfeng & Zhang, Shukai & Yellezuome, Dominic & Rahman, Md Maksudur & Li, Yingkai & Li, Chong & Cai, Junmeng, 2022. "Exploring aging kinetic mechanisms of bio-oil from biomass pyrolysis based on change in carbonyl content," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 199(C), pages 782-790.
    3. Chen, Xiangmeng & Shafizadeh, Alireza & Shahbeik, Hossein & Nadian, Mohammad Hossein & Golvirdizadeh, Milad & Peng, Wanxi & Lam, Su Shiung & Tabatabaei, Meisam & Aghbashlo, Mortaza, 2025. "Enhanced bio-oil production from biomass catalytic pyrolysis using machine learning," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 209(C).
    4. Wang, Wei & Zhong, Zhaoping & Zheng, Xiang & Ye, Qihang & Li, Yihui & Yang, Yuxuan & Qi, Renzhi, 2025. "Catalytic co-pyrolysis of hydrolyzed lignin and waste tires over NiMo modified HZSM-5/MCM-41 composite molecular sieve in microwave fluidized bed for monocyclic aromatic hydrocarbons," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 329(C).
    5. Santos, Bruna Stella De Freitas & Palacios-Bereche, Milagros Cecilia & Gallego, Antonio Garrido & Nebra, Silvia Azucena & Palacios-Bereche, Reynaldo, 2024. "Energy assessment and heat integration of biofuel production from bio-oil produced through fast pyrolysis of sugarcane straw, and its upgrading via hydrotreatment," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 232(C).
    6. Subramanian, Sindhu & Ragula, Udaya Bhaskar Reddy, 2025. "Pyrolysis of Hibiscus Rosa Sinensis under catalytic and non-catalytic conditions: Kinetics, thermodynamic parameters and product profiles," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 241(C).
    7. Fan, Honggang & Gu, Jing & Wang, Yazhuo & Yuan, Haoran & Chen, Yong, 2022. "Insight into the pyrolysis kinetics of cellulose, xylan and lignin with the addition of potassium and calcium based on distributed activation energy model," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 243(C).
    8. Du, Hong & Ma, Xiuyun & Jiang, Miao & Yan, Peifang & Zhang, Z.Conrad, 2021. "Autocatalytic co-upgrading of biochar and pyrolysis gas to syngas," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 221(C).
    9. Zhao, Bojun & Li, Haoyang & Wang, Haoyu & Hu, Yulin & Gao, Jihui & Zhao, Guangbo & Ray, Madhumita B. & Xu, Chunbao Charles, 2021. "Synergistic effects of metallic Fe and other homogeneous/heterogeneous catalysts in hydrothermal liquefaction of woody biomass," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 176(C), pages 543-554.
    10. Pio, D.T. & Tarelho, L.A.C. & Pinto, P.C.R., 2020. "Gasification-based biorefinery integration in the pulp and paper industry: A critical review," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 133(C).
    11. Hemant Ghai & Deepak Sakhuja & Shikha Yadav & Preeti Solanki & Chayanika Putatunda & Ravi Kant Bhatia & Arvind Kumar Bhatt & Sunita Varjani & Yung-Hun Yang & Shashi Kant Bhatia & Abhishek Walia, 2022. "An Overview on Co-Pyrolysis of Biodegradable and Non-Biodegradable Wastes," Energies, MDPI, vol. 15(11), pages 1-27, June.
    12. Cui, Jiuzhuo & Yao, Zhitong & Li, Huanxuan & Gomes da Silva, Jean Constantino & Francisco Alves, José Luiz & Chen, Yang & Kumar, Akash & Pejic, Ljiljana Medic & Jiang, Jingjing & Tong, Jiayao & Liu, J, 2025. "Bioenergy potential of sea buckthorn branches: A study on the multicomponent kinetics and thermodynamics of its pyrolysis," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 255(C).
    13. Douvartzides, Savvas & Charisiou, Nikolaos D. & Wang, Wen & Papadakis, Vagelis G. & Polychronopoulou, Kyriaki & Goula, Maria A., 2022. "Catalytic fast pyrolysis of agricultural residues and dedicated energy crops for the production of high energy density transportation biofuels. Part II: Catalytic research," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 189(C), pages 315-338.
    14. Lv, Wei & Hu, Xiaohong & Zhu, Yuting & Xu, Ying & Liu, Shijun & Chen, Peili & Wang, Chenguang & Ma, Longlong, 2022. "Molybdenum oxide decorated Ru catalyst for enhancement of lignin oil hydrodeoxygenation to hydrocarbons," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 188(C), pages 195-210.
    15. Md Sumon Reza & Shammya Afroze & Kairat Kuterbekov & Asset Kabyshev & Kenzhebatyr Zh. Bekmyrza & Juntakan Taweekun & Fairuzeta Ja’afar & Muhammad Saifullah Abu Bakar & Abul K. Azad & Hridoy Roy & Md. , 2023. "Ex Situ Catalytic Pyrolysis of Invasive Pennisetum purpureum Grass with Activated Carbon for Upgrading Bio-Oil," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(9), pages 1-20, May.
    16. Md Sumon Reza & Zhanar Baktybaevna Iskakova & Shammya Afroze & Kairat Kuterbekov & Asset Kabyshev & Kenzhebatyr Zh. Bekmyrza & Marzhan M. Kubenova & Muhammad Saifullah Abu Bakar & Abul K. Azad & Hrido, 2023. "Influence of Catalyst on the Yield and Quality of Bio-Oil for the Catalytic Pyrolysis of Biomass: A Comprehensive Review," Energies, MDPI, vol. 16(14), pages 1-39, July.
    17. Guido Busca, 2021. "Production of Gasolines and Monocyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons: From Fossil Raw Materials to Green Processes," Energies, MDPI, vol. 14(13), pages 1-32, July.
    18. Al-Rumaihi, Aisha & Shahbaz, Muhammad & Mckay, Gordon & Mackey, Hamish & Al-Ansari, Tareq, 2022. "A review of pyrolysis technologies and feedstock: A blending approach for plastic and biomass towards optimum biochar yield," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 167(C).
    19. Li, Zhan-Ku & Cheng, Jin-Yuan & Yan, Hong-Lei & Yan, Jing-Chong & Lei, Zhi-Ping & Ren, Shi-Biao & Wang, Zhi-Cai & Kang, Shi-Gang & Shui, Heng-Fu, 2021. "Pretreatment of sweet sorghum stalk with aqueous hydrogen peroxide for enhancing methanolysis and property of the bio-oil," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 175(C), pages 1127-1136.
    20. Zhao, Yudi & Xu, Yang & Fang, Yunming, 2025. "Evaluation of the coprocessing feasibility of bio-oil extraction fractions with waste cooking oil for 100 % bio-based fuel production in a pilot-scale riser," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 250(C).

    More about this item

    Keywords

    ;
    ;
    ;
    ;

    Statistics

    Access and download statistics

    Corrections

    All material on this site has been provided by the respective publishers and authors. You can help correct errors and omissions. When requesting a correction, please mention this item's handle: RePEc:eee:energy:v:335:y:2025:i:c:s0360544225035145. See general information about how to correct material in RePEc.

    If you have authored this item and are not yet registered with RePEc, we encourage you to do it here. This allows to link your profile to this item. It also allows you to accept potential citations to this item that we are uncertain about.

    If CitEc recognized a bibliographic reference but did not link an item in RePEc to it, you can help with this form .

    If you know of missing items citing this one, you can help us creating those links by adding the relevant references in the same way as above, for each refering item. If you are a registered author of this item, you may also want to check the "citations" tab in your RePEc Author Service profile, as there may be some citations waiting for confirmation.

    For technical questions regarding this item, or to correct its authors, title, abstract, bibliographic or download information, contact: Catherine Liu (email available below). General contact details of provider: http://www.journals.elsevier.com/energy .

    Please note that corrections may take a couple of weeks to filter through the various RePEc services.

    IDEAS is a RePEc service. RePEc uses bibliographic data supplied by the respective publishers.