Jakarta (ANTARA) \u2014 The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN)\nis conducting catalytic research to optimise the use of triglycerides as\na feedstock for renewable energy.<\/p>\n
Kiky Corneliasari Sembiring, a mid-level researcher at BRIN\u2019s\nCatalysis Research Centre, said triglycerides in vegetable oils could be\nprocessed into various fuels, including green petrol (green gasoline),\ngreen diesel and sustainable aviation fuel.<\/p>\n
\u201cCarbon from biological sources can be replenished through the\nrelatively short growth cycle of plants. The use of renewable carbon is\nconsidered capable of reducing dependence on fossil fuels and supporting\nthe sustainable energy transition,\u201d she said in a statement in Jakarta\non Friday.<\/p>\n
She said several methods can be used to convert triglycerides,\nincluding transesterification, hydroprocessing, pyrolysis and\nhydrolysis.<\/p>\n
Hydrolysis breaks triglycerides down into fatty acids and glycerol,\nwhich can then be processed into hydrocarbons. Tests on the hydrolysis\nof palm oil were conducted for 20 minutes at temperatures ranging from\n170 to 330 degrees Celsius.<\/p>\n
The research is also developing nickel\u2013tin-based catalysts supported\nby activated carbon. These are being developed as an alternative to\nprecious-metal-based catalysts.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe aim is to produce a more economical catalyst while improving the\nperformance and stability of the vegetable-oil conversion process. We\nare exploring nickel-based catalysts as a more affordable alternative,\u201d\nKiky said.<\/p>\n
In addition to vegetable oils, she highlighted the potential of used\ncooking oil and other non-food feedstocks for biofuel production. Using\nthese materials could increase the value of waste while supporting the\nadoption of a circular economy.<\/p>\n
She said fuel made from used cooking oil has an emissions intensity\nof about 18 grams of carbon dioxide equivalent per megajoule, compared\nwith about 89 grams of carbon dioxide equivalent per megajoule for\nfossil jet fuel.<\/p>\n
The figures indicate a potential emissions reduction of about 80 per\ncent under the scenario used. The scale of the reduction depends on the\ntype of feedstock, production process, energy requirements and\nemissions-accounting method.<\/p>\n
Through this research, BRIN is developing catalytic technology to\nconvert renewable carbon sources into higher-value energy products.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/brin-optimises-triglycerides-for-renewable-fuel-development-1792745603", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }