Abstract
Significance: A novel approach for ultra-deep desulfurization of diesel fuel was proposed, in which the original fuel was treated by light irradiation before adsorptive desulfurization (ADS) over the TiO2-CeO2/MCM-48 adsorbent under ambient conditions. A superior capacity of 95 cm3-fuel/g-adsorbent (32 times higher than that of the original fuel) was achieved. The promoting effect of light irradiation was likely through in situ peroxides generation in fuel under visible light/sunlight, which may oxidize organosulfur to form strongly adsorbed sulfones over the adsorbent.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1441-1445 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | AIChE Journal |
Volume | 59 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 2013 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Biotechnology
- Environmental Engineering
- General Chemical Engineering