Experimental Study and Reaction Pathway Analysis of Solvothermal Directional Conversion of Pyrolysis Crude Oil to Liquid Fuel

Qi Wei, Zhongyang Luo (), Qian Qian, Jingkang Shi and Feiting Miao
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Qi Wei: State Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Utilization, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
Zhongyang Luo: State Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Utilization, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
Qian Qian: State Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Utilization, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
Jingkang Shi: State Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Utilization, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
Feiting Miao: State Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Utilization, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China

Energies, 2025, vol. 18, issue 4, 1-30

Abstract: The high viscosity and oxygen content of pyrolysis crude oil hinder the advancement of pyrolysis technology. To address the issue, this study conducted hydrodeoxygenation upgrading experiments on pyrolysis crude oil using hydrothermal directional conversion. A variable analysis was performed to assess the differences in upgrading effects based on the active metal (Ru, Pt) and the supports (activated carbon, Nb 2 O 5 , MgO) of the supported catalyst, and further investigations were conducted on the catalyst with bimetallic doping modification. Optimal reaction conditions were determined by adjusting the reaction temperature. Additionally, directional conversion studies of model compounds were carried out to elucidate the reaction pathway. The results indicated that the Pt/MgO catalyst achieved the highest yield of stable and combustible compounds (hydrocarbons, alcohols, ethers, esters, and ketones), with a yield of 17.8 wt%. Upon modification with Ni doping, the yield increased by 49.5%. The upgrading effect improved with an increase in reaction temperature, and the yield of target compounds was 26.7 wt% at 290 °C, with an energy conversion rate of 72.6% and a selectivity of 75.8%. Moreover, the physicochemical properties of the upgraded oil were similar to those of ethanol. All three model compounds underwent 100% conversion. This study provides both experimental support and a theoretical foundation for the further development of biomass conversion technology.

Keywords: pyrolysis crude oil; solvothermal directional conversion; catalyst screening; reaction pathway; liquid fuel (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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