Renewable Feedstocks: Challenges & Solutions

Renewable feedstocks are becoming increasingly important for the development of modern green chemistry. It's interesting to note that non-renewable fossil resources provide 86% of our energy and 96% of organic chemicals. Although much research has been conducted on renewable feedstock conversion, there have been few tangible successes and renewable feedstocks are not yet fulfilling their potential. One of the main issues hindering the success of renewable feedstocks is their lack of purity and homogeneity, which makes the purification processes of these streams particularly expensive.

In this paper, a unique solution will be presented that addresses the problems caused by contaminants that can negatively impact the quality of renewable petrochemical feedstocks. Some of the contaminants present in these feedstocks can lead to issues such as corrosion, fouling, and concerns related to health, safety, and the environment. The approach presented in this paper involves using a combination of specialized chemical additives and mechanical equipment to improve the quality of the feedstock and increase its market value. This holistic approach ensures a synergistic effect, resulting in a premium quality feedstock for the petrochemical plant.