Thaqibul Fikri Niyartama, Priyagung Dhemi Widiakongko

Synthesis of NiO/Zeolite Catalyst and Its Performance in Renewable Biomass Gasification Electric Generator

Introduction

Synthesis of nio/zeolite catalyst and its performance in renewable biomass gasification electric generator. Synthesize and test NiO/Zeolite catalysts for renewable biomass gasification electric generators. Achieve enhanced voltage (250V) and current (50A) stability, improving electricity production.

Abstract

Research on NiO/Zeolite catalytic biomass gasification to produce electricity has been completed. This study aims to study the effect of the NiO/Zeolite catalyst on the voltage and current generated in the gasification process. This research was carried out by making NiO/Zeolite catalysts using the wet impregnation method, followed by contructing a gasification device plus installing a batch of catalysts in the reactor, and then testing the electrical parameters produced by the gasification equipment. The results obtained are NiO/Zeolite catalysts which have been successfully synthesized using FTIR spectral indicators and XRD diffractograms with the appearance of NiO and Ni peaks at angles of 2θ 28o and 63o. The resulting catalyst was also reported to have succeeded in increasing voltage stability compared to the gasification process without a catalyst with a maximum value of 250 V and an average value of 225 V. The NiO/Zeolite catalyst also succeeded in increasing the current value and stabilizing the current value compared to the non-reaction gasification process with a maximum of 50 A and an average of 44 A.

Review

This manuscript presents an investigation into the synthesis and application of a NiO/Zeolite catalyst for enhancing electricity generation from biomass gasification. The research addresses a pertinent topic in renewable energy, focusing on improving the efficiency and stability of electrical output from biomass sources. The stated aim to evaluate the effect of the catalyst on generated voltage and current is clear and directly relevant to practical energy applications. The preliminary results, as outlined in the abstract, suggest a promising advancement in catalytic gasification, indicating a potential for this catalyst system to significantly contribute to the field of sustainable energy conversion. The methodology described involves the wet impregnation method for catalyst synthesis, followed by standard characterization techniques such as FTIR and XRD, which confirmed the successful formation of NiO and Ni species. The identification of NiO and Ni peaks at specific 2θ angles (28° and 63°) provides foundational evidence for the catalyst's composition. Crucially, the abstract reports that the NiO/Zeolite catalyst demonstrated a marked improvement in electrical parameters: an increase in voltage stability (max 250 V, avg 225 V) and current stability (max 50 A, avg 44 A) compared to non-catalytic gasification. These quantitative results, even in summary form, highlight the catalyst's positive impact on the electrical performance of the biomass gasification process. While the abstract provides encouraging results, several key details are notably absent which would be critical for a comprehensive evaluation of the work in the full manuscript. Information regarding the specific type of biomass feedstock, detailed gasification operating conditions (e.g., temperature, pressure, residence time, gasifying agent), reactor configuration, and the specifics of the "electric generator" would be essential. Furthermore, the criteria for "voltage stability" and "current stability" beyond just maximum and average values could be clarified (e.g., standard deviation, fluctuation over time). A deeper discussion on the precise role of NiO versus metallic Ni in the catalytic process and the specific type of zeolite used would also enhance the scientific rigor. Despite these missing details, the abstract successfully introduces a potentially impactful study, warranting further detailed examination of the experimental setup, full results, and mechanistic insights in the complete paper.

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