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Fuel production using membrane reactors: a review

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Hafeez, Sanaa, Al-Salem, S. M., Manos, George, Constantinou, Achilleas·2020·Environmental Chemistry Letters

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Population growth has led to higher consumption of fossil fuel, and subsequently to a major increase of greenhouse gases emissions to the atmosphere, thus inducing global warming. Fossil fuel supplies are depleting, and the price of these fuels is increasing. Moreover, there are concerns about related emissions of toxic pollutants such as sulphur dioxide and aromatic hydrocarbons. Here, we review alternative fuel technologies. We focus on how membrane reactors improve the existing production processes of renewable fuels. Advantages and environmental benefits of membrane reactors are compared to the conventional techniques. Membrane reactors have been applied successfully to improve biodiesel, hydrogen and Fischer–Tropsch synthesis. Membranes help the conversion of products, whilst shifting the equilibrium of the reaction and reducing undesired by-products. Membrane reactors also overcome immiscibility issues that hinder conventional reactor processes. Overall, membrane reactors reduce cost and energy needed for the treatment of wastewater from fuel production.

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  • Compared to solid and gaseous biofuels, liquid biofuels such as bioethanol, biodiesel and bio-oil have higher energy density, benefiting transportation, storage and retrofitting.

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Authors
Hafeez, S., Al-Salem, S. M., Manos, G., & Constantinou, A.
Affiliations
  • London South Bank University (GB)
  • Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KW)
  • University College London (GB)
  • Cyprus University of Technology (CY)
Corresponding author
Constantinou, Achilleas
Venue
Environmental Chemistry Letters
Published
2020-06-08
Volume
18
Issue
5
Pages
1477-1490
ISSN
  • 1610-3653 (ISSN-L)
  • 1610-3661
OpenAlex
W3034548152
Cited by
101
References
75
Citations by year
2026: 11 · 2025: 18 · 2024: 26 · 2023: 16 · 2022: 14 · 2021: 14 · 2020: 2
FWCI
5.66
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Environmental Chemistry Letters (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • Research Open (London South Bank University) (acceptedVersion, cc-by)
  • Ktisis at Cyprus University of Technology (Cyprus University of Technology) (submittedVersion)
  • UCL Discovery (University College London) (submittedVersion)
Funders
London South Bank University
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Engineering › Mechanical Engineering › Membrane Separation and Gas Transport
  • Physical Sciences › Chemical Engineering › Catalysis › Catalysts for Methane Reforming
  • Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Water Science and Technology › Membrane Separation Technologies
Keywords
membrane reactor, renewable fuels, biodiesel production, hydrogen production, Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, reaction equilibrium shift, by-product reduction, wastewater treatment, fossil fuel depletion, greenhouse gas emissions

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