DOI: https://doi.org/10.9767/bcrec.20267

Y Zeolite-Based Catalyst for Palm Oil Cracking to Produce Gasoline

1Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, 25131, Indonesia

2Departement of Chemical Engineering, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Bandung, 40132, Indonesia

Received: 14 Dec 2024; Revised: 7 Feb 2025; Accepted: 10 Feb 2025; Available online: 14 Feb 2025; Published: 30 Apr 2025.
Editor(s): Istadi Istadi
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The increasing demand for oil fuel and the decline of crude oil reserves highlight the need for alternative energy sources. Palm oil, as a renewable resource, has potential for biofuel production through catalytic cracking. This study aims to develop and evaluate modified zeolite-based catalysts, particularly ZSM-5/HY, to produce palm oil-derived gasoline that meets European fuel standards. The research involved catalyst preparation, modification with ZSM-5 and phosphorus, and activity testing in a fixed-bed reactor. Gasoline yield and catalyst performance were analyzed using gas chromatography. The results showed nearly 100% conversion of palm oil under optimal conditions, with gasoline yield meeting European standard. The addition of ZSM-5 improved conversion and RON, while phosphorus modification reduced catalyst acidity, affecting yield and coke formation. This study concludes that modifying zeolite catalysts with ZSM-5 and phosphorus enables efficient palm oil-derived gasoline production with high RON and reduced aromatic content, contributing to sustainable energy solutions. Copyright © 2025 by Authors, Published by BCREC Publishing Group. This is an open access article under the CC BY-SA License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0).

Keywords: Biogasoline; Catalytic cracking; Palm oil; Y Zeolite; ZSM-5; Phosphorous promotion.
Funding: Institut Teknologi Bandung

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