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Novel Deep Eutectic Solvent-Dissolved Molybdenum Oxide Catalyst for the Upgrading of Heavy Crude Oil

Novel Deep Eutectic Solvent-Dissolved Molybdenum Oxide Catalyst for the Upgrading of Heavy Crude Oil

Type
Journal Article
Author
S. M. Shuwa
Author
R. S. Al-Hajri
Author
Sultan Qaboos University, Oman
URL
Volume
54
Issue
14
Pages
3589-3601
Publication
Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research
Date
April 15, 2015
Abstract
Researchers fabricated a MoO3/deep eutectic solvent (DES) catalyst precursor solution by dissolving molybdenum trioxide in a DES based on choline chloride/urea. Characterization results showed almost no change in the DES properties after the addition of MoO3. The solution was used in the catalytic upgrading reaction of heavy crude oil.
Use of the catalyst in catalytic aquathermolysis exhibited an increase in oil viscosity. In the presence of hydrogen and catalyst, the results showed a 43% reduction in heavy oil viscosity, a 2.5° increase in API gravity, and 32 wt % sulfur reduction.

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