Published Research
Red Mud Catalyst Data
The ingredients of our catalyst are easy to acquire, and the catalyst is easy to produce.
Our catalyst is resistant to metal poisoning during fluid catalytic cracking (FCC), and can be regenerated and reused for at least 55 times.
Our catalyst is less harsh than the common zeolite and FCC catalysts → higher product yields, hence, more profit for the refinery.
Our catalyst has an affinity to most undesired metals found in crude oil → sweeter and lower molecular weight crude.
Our catalyst is made of at least 90 wt% of waste material → tax credits for the valorization/recycling of a hazardous material.
Common refinery catalyst: $3,200-$4,000 per ton vs. Our catalyst: around $2,600 per ton
The simplicity of our catalyst, its resistance to metal poisoning, and its reusability after regeneration make it a more economical alternative to zeolites and FCC catalysts.
Published Papers
Reformulated Red mud:
a robust catalyst for in situ catalytic pyrolysis of biomass
Catalytic Pyrolysis of Cellulose Using Formulated Red Mud, Sand, and HZSM‐5
Catalytic Pyrolysis of Pinyon−Juniper Using
Red Mud and HZSM‐5
Upgrading of pinyon-juniper catalytic pyrolysis oil via hydrodeoxygenation
Used Motor Oil Processing
Over two hundred million gallons (7.6x108 L) of used lubrication oil are disposed every year in the USA. Most waste lubrication oils are from automotive crankcase oil. We have developed refining and other treatment technologies to convert the used lube oils to useful products in order to reduce environmental pollutions.
Other Applications & Research Publishings
Biomass & Agricultural Waste
Pyrolytic Conversion of Olive Mill Wastewater Sludge to Biofuels Using Red Mud as Catalyst
Aqueous- Phase Synthesis of Hydrocarbons from Furfural Reactions with Low-Molecular-Weight Biomass Oxygenates
Biocrude oils from the fast pyrolysis of poultry litter and hardwood
Tire Waste & Plastic Derivatives
Production of low-sulfur fuels from catalytic pyrolysis of waste tires using formulated red mud catalyst
Catalytic Pyrolysis of Poly Vinyl Chloride as a Viable Way of Waste Management
Other Findings & Applications
Comparative Kinetic and Pyrolytic Studies of D‐Glucose Using Formulated Red Mud, Sand, and HZSM‐5
Advancing Coal Catalytic Gasification to Promote Optimum Syngas Production
Red Mud Catalyst can serve as nickel catalyst support for hydrodeoxygenation reactions.