Synthesis of liquid fuel through hydrothermal conversion of natural rubber

N. Ahmad, F. Abnisa*, W. M.A.W. Daud

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Abstract

This study attempted to produce liquid fuel derived from natural rubber by using hydrothermal conversion process. The conversion process was conducted in a batch reactor at diverse temperatures conditions, with varied water to rubber mass proportion, and with different residence times. At optimum conditions of 375 °C, 3:1 mass proportion, and 30min processing time, the maximum oil yield of 76 wt.% was achieved. Temperature and water to natural rubber ratio showed remarkable influence on oil yield. The quality of oil produced at optimal parameters was evaluated by using different analyses techniques such as CHNS analyzer, viscometer, GCMS, and pH meter. The outcomes of different characterizations results indicated that oil obtained from natural rubber has high HHV, non-acidic, less oxygen and sulfur contents.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 4th International Symposium on Current Progress in Mathematics and Sciences, ISCPMS 2018
EditorsTerry Mart, Djoko Triyono, Ivandini T. Anggraningrum
PublisherAmerican Institute of Physics Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9780735419155
DOIs
StatePublished - 4 Nov 2019
Externally publishedYes
Event4th International Symposium on Current Progress in Mathematics and Sciences 2018, ISCPMS 2018 - Depok, Indonesia
Duration: 30 Oct 201831 Oct 2018

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume2168
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

Conference4th International Symposium on Current Progress in Mathematics and Sciences 2018, ISCPMS 2018
Country/TerritoryIndonesia
CityDepok
Period30/10/1831/10/18

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Keywords

  • Liquid fuel
  • hydrothermal
  • natural rubber

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Physics and Astronomy

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