TY - GEN A1 - Jafari, Mitra A1 - Mbuya, Christel-Olivier Lenge A1 - Dorneanu, Bogdan A1 - Arellano-García, Harvey T1 - Sustainable aviation fuel production through Fischer-Tropsch synthesis and hydrocracking integration using Co bifunctional catalysts: Support effects T2 - 18th International Congress on Catalysis N2 - Considering the increasing demand for clean and sustainable aviation fuel, in this study, cobalt bifunctional catalysts are used to convert syngas from biomass to aviation fuel. Y1 - 2024 UR - https://www.researchgate.net/publication/388109868_Sustainable_aviation_fuel_production_through_Fischer-Tropsch_synthesis_and_hydrocracking_integration_using_Co_bifunctional_catalysts_Support_effects ER - TY - GEN A1 - Okoye-Chine, Chike George A1 - Mbuya, Christel-Olivier Lenge A1 - Shiba, Nothando Cynthia A1 - Otun, Kabir Opeyemi T1 - Effective catalysts for hydrogenation of CO2 into lower olefins: a review T2 - Carbon Capture Science & Technology N2 - Utilizing CO2 as a carbon source to produce high-value compounds, such as light olefins, is one of the most promising approaches to mitigate CO2 emissions. Efficient catalysts are critical for optimizing selectivity and yield of light olefins, which is necessary to make the CO2-to-light olefin process economically viable. Therefore, this review focused on various Fe-based catalysts and multifunctional catalysts containing zeolite used for producing short-chain olefins via CO2 hydrogenation. There are currently two main strategies to hydrogenate CO2 into light olefins in a single step: the CO2−FTS route and the MeOH-mediated route. The primary objective of the CO2-FT approach is to selectively produce the necessary C2–C4 olefins, with a focus on the coordination of active metals, promoters, and supports to adjust the surface H/C ratio, which is crucial for the formation of C2–C4 olefins. However, obtaining a high productivity of C2–C4 olefins from CO2 hydrogenation requires a significant improvement in activity with inhibiting secondary reactions. Currently, tandem catalysts containing SAPO-34 are currently favoured for the higher production of short-chain olefins from the hydrogenation of CO2, owing to their high oxygen vacancies, zeolite topology, and zeolite acidity. Specifically, In2O3-based formulations are sufficiently promising to get past the drawbacks of traditional iron catalysts. Tandem catalysts with metal oxide In2O3/ZrO2 and SAPO-34 components demonstrated promising results in reducing CO product poisoning. This article describes the latest progress, challenges, and prospects for research concerning CO2 hydrogenation into short-chain olefins using iron-based catalysts and alternative catalysts with multifunctional properties. Y1 - 2024 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ccst.2024.100251 VL - 13 PB - Elsevier ER - TY - GEN A1 - Shafiee, Parisa A1 - Mbuya, Christel-Olivier Lenge A1 - Dorneanu, Bogdan A1 - Arellano-García, Harvey T1 - Novel approaches for preparation of 3D Ni-Al2O3 core with zeolite shell catalysts for dry reforming of methane T2 - 18th International Congress on Catalysis Y1 - 2024 UR - https://www.researchgate.net/publication/388109598_Novel_Approaches_for_Preparation_of_3D_Ni-Al2O3_Core_with_Zeolite_Shell_Catalysts_for_Dry_Reforming_of_Methane ER - TY - GEN A1 - Mbuya, Christel-Olivier Lenge A1 - Jafari, Mitra A1 - Dorneanu, Bogdan A1 - Arellano-Garcia, Harvey T1 - Structured FeMnK catalysts for aviation fuel production via Fischer-Tropsch synthesis : a channel geometry study T2 - 100 Years Fischer-Tropsch Process A Central Pillar of Future Energy Systems Conference N2 - Fischer–Tropsch synthesis (FTS) is a promising route for sustainable aviation fuel production but is often limited by heat and mass transfer constraints in fixed-bed reactors. This study investigates the role of structured catalyst geometry in intensifying FTS performance using FeMnK catalysts selectively tailored for aviation-range hydrocarbons. The catalyst was synthesized via organic combustion and further modified by microwave irradiation, with structural properties characterized by X-ray diffraction. Aluminum honeycomb monoliths with square, circular, and triangular channel geometries were designed and fabricated by 3D printing, followed by catalyst deposition through dip-coating. High-pressure FTS experiments conducted at 30 bar and 300 °C demonstrate that channel geometry significantly influences conversion and selectivity by affecting flow dynamics and reactant mixing. The results highlight the potential of geometry-optimized structured catalysts to enhance FTS efficiency and support advanced reactor designs for sustainable aviation fuel production. Y1 - 2025 UR - https://www.researchgate.net/publication/391697232_Structured_FeMnK_catalysts_for_aviation_fuel_production_via_Fischer-Tropsch_synthesis_A_channel_geometry_study SP - 1 EP - 3 ER - TY - GEN A1 - Jafari, Mitra A1 - Abadi, Amirreza A1 - Mbuya, Christel-Olivier Lenge A1 - Dorneanu, Bogdan A1 - Arellano-Garcia, Harvey T1 - Fischer-Tropsch synthesis and hydrocracking process integration : a study on mesoporosity modification and acidity optimization T2 - 100 Years Fischer-Tropsch Process A Central Pillar of Future Energy Systems Conference N2 - Machine learning (ML) is employed to identify the key parameters influencing CO conversion and C5+ selectivity. Insights from both the literature review and ML analysis highlight pore volume and acidity as the most critical factors. Therefore, this study focuses on developing cobalt/beta zeolite catalysts with tailored mesoporosity and acidity to enhance catalytic performance. Specifically, the goal is to optimize the acidity of the zeolite by determining the ideal concentration of NH4+ during the ion-exchange step. Y1 - 2025 UR - https://www.researchgate.net/publication/391564315_Fischer-Tropsch_Synthesis_and_Hydrocracking_Process_Integration_A_Study_on_Mesoporosity_Modification_and_Acidity_Optimization SP - 1 EP - 3 ER -