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Dixit, Satyam

Western University 
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September 2023 
Transition metal doped ZSM-5 for production of speciality 
chemicals (BTX) and fuel-grade hydrocarbons from Corn Distiller's 
Oil 
Satyam Dixit 
Western University, sdixit7@uwo.ca 
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Citation of this paper: 
Dixit, Satyam, "Transition metal doped ZSM-5 for production of speciality chemicals (BTX) and fuel-grade 
hydrocarbons from Corn Distiller's Oil" (2023). Inspiring Minds – A Digital Collection of Western’s 
Graduate Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity. 516. 
https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/inspiringminds/516 
 
Catalytic conversion of Corn Distiller’s Oil into fuel grade hydrocarbons using 
Mo/ZSM-5 in a fixed-bed reactor 
Satyam Dixit1, Paul A. Charpentier*   
1Department of Chemical & Biochemical Engineering, University of Western Ontario, 
London Ontario N6G 1H3 Canada 
 
Current research in the field of transforming vegetable oils such as corn, 
sunflower and soyabean into biofuels using heterogeneous catalysts has been limited 
to production of straight chain alkanes with minimum isomerization and aromatic 
content, resulting in poor cold flow properties; making it unsuitable for drop-in 
gasoline/diesel purposes or the production of sustainable aviation fuels. Biodiesel 
production using these catalytic processes result in production of oxygenated 
compounds, which further lowers the high heating value of the fuel. 
The present study evaluates a novel method for continuous production of 
drop-in biofuels in a fixed bed reactor using Mo/ZSM-5; feedstocks such as oleic 
acid and linoleic acid in the presence of water, resulting in improved reaction rates 
for deoxygenation of triglycerides and fatty acids in the form of either CO, CO2 or 
H2O followed by saturating and reforming the straight chain hydrocarbons into 
linear aromatic benzenes with excellent cold flow properties, high heating values, 
low ignition temperatures, etc. The process described here requires no addition 
source of hydrogen for the saturation of the olefins present after deoxygenation 
reaction. 
The fixed-bed reactor system has been continuous operated at predefined flow 
rates with oleic acid and linoleic acid for a period of 8 days before the catalyst gets 
deactivated. Over 85% liquid yields have been obtained after the reaction with about 
99% deoxygenated content present in the final product. The pour point and cloud 
point were - 35 °C and -37 °C respectively. Based on this, further investigation 
related to the catalytic activity, regeneration studies and process optimization has 
been evaluated. This study highlights a promising route to produce speciality 
chemicals such as ethyl benzene and toluene as well as biofuels with similar 
characteristics as that of green diesel/gasoline, resulting in lowering our commercial 
dependencies for these resources on fossil fuels such as crude oil. 
 
  
 
  
  
 
 
 


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Transition metal doped ZSM-5 for production of speciality chemicals (BTX) and fuel-grade hydrocarbons from Corn Distiller\u27s Oil

Toft, Robert

Western University 
Scholarship@Western 
Popular Music Studies, Western University Popular Music Forum 
2023 
Popular Music Studies - Information Sheet 
Robert Toft 
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Since its inception in 2006, the BA in Popular Music Studies has focused on 
music production, songwriting, and sound media, 
with research-creation as a core value. 
Courses devoted to creative processes, technology, and production 
 lie at the heart of the module (77% of the offerings) 
and prepare students for careers as creative practitioners. 
 
 
Why Study Popular Music at Western? 
 
• breadth, depth, and length of training, as a musician and in music production & sound media 
• musical skills take time to develop – we believe a minimum of 4 years is required  
• career longevity depends on the ability to adapt to changing musical styles and technology 
• we teach tools, techniques, and ways of thinking that promote resilience and versatility 
• the development of critical listening skills over 4 years helps future-proof grads, so they  
 can navigate a constantly evolving music industry 
 
• in our program, students become more than conversant with the latest technology, for  
 they learn about musical style and the ways in which technology enables various genres 
• plus, everyone may take a second major to gain knowledge and skills in another area 
• our graduates attest to our credibility as a training centre 
 
Highly Successful Graduates 
 
• Grammy winner (engineering) 
 The Weeknd & Kendrick Lamar, “Pray For Me”, from The Black Panther soundtrack 
 
• Juno winner 
 Loud Luxury, Dance Music Recording of the Year; multiple Gold and Platinum certifications 
 
• Engineering 
 recordings by Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber, Shawn Mendes, Camila Cabello, Orville Peck,  
 amongst others 
 
• Songwriting   
   • winners of: The John Lennon Songwriting Contest 
      The UK Songwriting Contest 
      The Shot: Canada 
   • songs recorded by artists signed to major labels 
     Universal, Sony ATV,  Warner, Armada 
 
• Industry (graduates from the BA in Music Administrative Studies) 
   Manager of Partner Development, Sony Music Canada 
   Head of Business and Legal Affairs, Monstercat 
   Director of the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, SOCAN 
   Director of Project Delivery, SOCAN 
   Lead, Artist & Label Partnerships, Spotify (Canada) 
 
 
 
 
Examples of Releases for which Our Graduates Have Credits 
 
Spotify Playlist – Pop Credits 
 
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/67pvXSi9tRhXIzWm4ZGr5X?si=1pCcrW3pQ4ilQpNBi0SgfA 
 
 
 
 
Faculty Who Are International Leaders in Their Fields 
 
• international awards for recording of the year 
• books listed in the Top 100 Music Production Books of All Time 
• 17 books published between them 
 
 
Courses Available in the Module 
 
1730 Introduction to Popular Music and Culture 
2700 Post World War II Popular Music 
2703 Introduction to Hip Hop 
2704 Music and Gaming 
2708 Creative Music Technology 
2734 Hit Records: Lyrics, Styles, Mixing 
2736 Introduction to Desktop Music Production 
3730 Popular Music: Genre Studies 
3734 Digital Audio Recording 
3735 Popular Music Songwriting 
3736 Vocal Pre-Production, Tracking, and Editing 
3737 Topics in the Popular Music Industry 
3738 Digital Production and Engineering 
3739 Digital Mixing and Mastering 
3780 Directed Study in Popular Music 
4735 Popular Music Songwriting II 
4740 Advanced Project in Popular Music Production 
 
 
 
Elective Courses 
 
• students in popular music may take other courses offered in the Don Wright Faculty of Music 
• examples: 
  1170  Introduction to Musics of the World 
  1639/41 General Integrated Musicianship I & II 
  1649/50 Studies in Theory I & II 
  2639/41 General Integrated Musicianship III & IV 
  2651  Studies in Theory III 
  2671  Music Across Cultures 
  2701  Musical Theatre 
  2702  Introduction to Jazz 
  3620/21 Tonal Counterpoint I & II 
  3641  Score Preparation and Instrumental Arranging 


BA in Popular Music Studies - Information Sheet

Inscription: TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND / IN MEMORY OF THE REV. LYALL CRAWFORD, / AND FAITHFUL PARISHIONERS. Location: East nave wall, 1st window pair from Sanctuary. Lead investigator: C. Cody Barteet (cbarteet@uwo.ca). Photograph: C. Cody Barteethttps://ir.lib.uwo.ca/williammeikle_stainedglass_on_southampton_stpauls/1001/thumbnail.jp

Detail, Inscription from Crawford Memorial Window

The Gilbert Window (left) depicts “SIMEON” and the Gilbert Window (right) depicts “JOHN THE BAPTIST.” John holds a banner reading “BEHOLD THE LAMB OF GOD.” Location: East nave wall, 2nd window pair from Sanctuary. Lead investigator: C. Cody Barteet (cbarteet@uwo.ca). Photograph: C. Cody Barteethttps://ir.lib.uwo.ca/williammeikle_stainedglass_on_southampton_stpauls/1005/thumbnail.jp

Gilbert Memorial Windows

Inscription: IN LOVING MEMORY OF / VICTOR A. GILBERT AND HIS WIFE ETHEL / PRESENTED BY THEIR DAUGHTERS. Location: East nave wall, 2nd window pair from Sanctuary. Lead investigator: C. Cody Barteet (cbarteet@uwo.ca). Photograph: C. Cody Barteethttps://ir.lib.uwo.ca/williammeikle_stainedglass_on_southampton_stpauls/1004/thumbnail.jp

Detail, Victor and Ethel Memorial Window

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Interior 1, St. Peter\u27s, Sauble Beach

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Interior 3, St. Jame\u27s, Fairmount

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Interior 1, St. Jame\u27s, Hanover

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Interior 1, St. Thomas, Walkerton

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