Sustainable Development Goals at Baku State University.

A scientific seminar dedicated to 27 March – Science Day was held at the Department of Physical and Colloid Chemistry of the Faculty of Chemistry. The seminar was delivered by doctoral student Khanimbaji Mammadova on the topic “The Role of Zeolites and Applied Methods in the Conversion of Bioethanol into Fuel.”

During the seminar, the presenter explained that zeolites act as catalysts with high acidity and selective pore structures, accelerating dehydration, cracking, and aromatization reactions that convert bioethanol into hydrocarbons, including gasoline-range products. She emphasized that the development of fuel technologies based on renewable feedstocks has become increasingly important in the context of the global energy transition.

The presentation highlighted that the efficiency of the conversion process depends on factors such as catalyst acidity, pore structure, and metal modification. Commonly applied methods include zeolite-based catalytic dehydration and the direct ethanol-to-hydrocarbons (ETH) process using ZSM-5 type zeolites. It was noted that zeolite catalysts play a crucial role not only in producing alternative fuels but also in transforming bioethanol into a sustainable feedstock for the petrochemical industry.

The speaker concluded that zeolite catalysis provides an effective and promising platform for converting bioethanol into high-value hydrocarbons. This approach facilitates the integration of renewable resources into existing fuel systems and holds strategic importance for the transition to a sustainable energy model.

The seminar continued with discussions and concluded with a question-and-answer session.

SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), SDG 13 (Climate Action)