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Advances in Synthesis Gas: Methods, Technologies and Applications

Syngas Purification and Separation

  • 1st Edition - October 22, 2022
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Mohammad Reza Rahimpour, Mohammad Amin Makarem, Maryam Meshksar
  • Language: English

Advances in Synthesis Gas: Methods, Technologies and Applications: Syngas Purification and Separation considers different common and novel processes for the purification of produc… Read more

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Advances in Synthesis Gas: Methods, Technologies and Applications: Syngas Purification and Separation considers different common and novel processes for the purification of produced syngas, such as absorption, adsorption, membrane, cryogenic distillation and particulate separation technologies in addition to thermal and oxidative processes for tar removal. The role of various catalysts or materials in absorption, adsorption and membrane processes are discussed in separate chapters to address each in more detail.

Key features

  • Introduces various adsorption and absorption techniques for purifying syngas
  • Describes syngas purification by various membranes
  • Discusses novel technologies for syngas purification

Readership

Academic area: Academic students and professors, Researchers; Academic disciplines: Chemical engineering, Chemistry, Oil and gas engineering; Industrial area: Refinery and petrochemical engineers, Energy producers and utilities, Power generation plants, Process design companies, Oil, gas and petrochemical industries, R & D departments

Table of contents

Section I: Absorption Techniques for Syngas Purification

1. Characteristics of syngas impurities; physical and chemical properties

2. Syngas purification by common solvents

3. Syngas purification by ionic liquids and DESs

4. Syngas purification by modified solvents with nanoparticles

Section II: Adsorption Techniques for Syngas Purification

5. Swing technologies for syngas purification

6. Metal-oxide sorbents for syngas purification

7. Zeolites and molecular frameworks for adsorption-based syngas purification

8. Activated carbon for syngas purification

Section III: Membrane Techniques for Syngas Purification

9. Ionic liquid membranes for syngas purification

10. Polymeric membranes for syngas purification

11. MOF mixed matrix membranes for syngas purification

12. Dense metal membranes for syngas purification

13. Molecular sieving membranes for syngas purification

Section IV: Other Technologies for Syngas Purification

14. Particulates separation technologies for syngas purification

15. Plasma technology for syngas purification

16. Thermal and oxidation processes for tar removal from syngas

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: October 22, 2022
  • Language: English

About the editors

Mohammad Reza Rahimpour

Editor

Prof. Mohammad Reza Rahimpour is a Professor of Chemical Engineering at Shiraz University, Iran, with extensive experience in chemical process engineering, energy systems, process intensification, and sustainable technologies. His research interests include hydrogen and fuel processing, catalytic processes, separation and membrane technologies, carbon capture and utilization, and the development of energy-efficient processes. His work also encompasses the application of advanced process technologies and emerging approaches to improve environmental performance and resource efficiency. Prof. Rahimpour has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and has extensive experience in academic research, scientific leadership, and the development of international reference works in chemical engineering, energy, and sustainable technologies.

Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran

Mohammad Amin Makarem

Editor
Dr. Mohammad Amin Makarem is an Adjunct Lecturer at the School of Engineering, Taylor’s University, Malaysia. He holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from Shiraz University, Iran. His research covers gas separation and purification, green energy, nanofluids, microfluidics, and catalyst synthesis. He also has extensive experience in academic publishing, serving as Editor or Co-editor for numerous books, book series, and major reference works from leading academic publishers. His editorial contributions span topics including carbon capture and storage, bioenergy, greenhouse gases, hydrotreating, oily wastewater, chemical industry crises, hydrogen and methanol energy production, homogeneous catalysis, synthesis gas, natural gas, and renewable energy systems. He recently served as Series Editor for Advances in Biotechnology: Methods, Applications, and Case Studies and has reviewed manuscripts for several international journals.

Affiliations and expertise
School of Engineering, Taylor’s University, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.

Maryam Meshksar

Editor
Maryam Meshksar is a research associate at Shiraz University. Her research has focused on gas separation, clean energy, and catalyst synthesis. In gas separation, she is working on membrane separation process, and in the clean energy field, she has worked on reforming-based processes for hydrogen production from methane experimentally. She has also synthesized novel catalysts for this process which are tested in for the first time. Recently, she has written various book chapters for famous publishers such as Elsevier, Springer and Wiley
Affiliations and expertise
Department of Chemical Engineering Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran

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