Utilization of waste tyres pyrolysis oil vapour in the synthesis of Zeolite Templated Carbons (ZTCs) for hydrogen storage application

Nicholas M. Musyoka, Khavharendwe M. Rambau, Ncholu Manyala, Jianwei Ren, Henrietta W. Langmi, Mkhulu K. Mathe

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Abstract

In this study, we investigated the potential for use of waste tyre pyrolysis oil vapour as a carbon precursor in the synthesis of zeolite templated carbons (ZTC). With Zeolite 13X as the template, the ZTCs were synthesised using two methods namely: 1-step process which involved the carbonization of gaseous carbon precursor in the zeolite template (in this case, ethylene and pyrolysis oil vapour) and the 2-step synthesis method involved the impregnation of zeolite pores with furfural alcohol prior to carbonization of the gaseous carbon precursor. The replication of the zeolite 13X structural ordering was successful using both methods. The 2-step synthesized ZTCs were found to possess the highest specific surface area (3341 m2 g−1) and also had the highest H2 storage capacity (2.5 wt.%). The study therefore confirmed an additional novel strategy for value-addition of waste tyre pyrolysis by-products.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1022-1028
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of Environmental Science and Health - Part A Toxic/Hazardous Substances and Environmental Engineering
Volume53
Issue number11
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 19 Sept 2018
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Zeolites
  • pyrolysis oil vapor
  • waste tyres
  • zeolite templated carbons plated carbon (ZTC)

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Environmental Engineering

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