Friday
13
Nov
2009
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Chemistry Colloquium
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Advanced Characterization of Biofuels
Rick Pauls, Amoco/BP (Retired)
Issues related to greenhouse gas production and long term viability of crude oil supplies have prompted increased interest in transportation fuels derived from biological sources. Currently ethanol from corn (gasoline) and biodiesel from vegetable and animal oils (diesel fuel) are the only readily available commercial products. Longer term, fuels derived from alternative non-food sources such as algae and cellulose, and alcohols other than ethanol will become the preferred sources of biofuels.
In this presentation we will briefly summarize the current status of biofuels. This will be followed by a discussion of the application of advanced chromatographic and other analytical techniques to the characterization of major and minor components found in biodiesel. These techniques include high speed GC and LC was well as GCMS and LCMS. A brief discussion of analytical techniques suitable for the characterization of sugars derived from waste agricultural products will also be provided.
Organized By: BCPS
Contact: Ishaque Khan
e-mail: khan@iit.edu
Phone: 312.567.3431
Location: LS 111 |
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