Nanotechnologies in catalytic processes of oil refining and petrochemistry: market analysis, existing experience and prospects

Purpose of research: is to consider the features of the use of nanotechnology in the catalytic processes of oil refining and petrochemistry. Subject of research: the possibility of increasing the efficiency of catalytic processes in production using nanoparticles. Object of research: nanotechnologies in catalytic processes of oil refining and petrochemistry of the Russian market. Methods of research: statistical and comparative analysis, an analytical review of research literature, both analytical materials of oil and gas industry research and the latest developments based on the results of conference publications were used; articles from online sources. Main results of research: the specific properties and effects of the use of nanocatalysts, compared with massive analogues, are described. The features of the organization of nanocatalytic processes are given. Nanotechnologies used at Russian oil refineries as part of the processes of catalytic cracking, catalytic reforming, and hydrotreating are analyzed. A general idea of the market of nanocatalysts, its volume, trends and prospects for further development is given. The problematic issues related to the use of nanotechnology, the supply of equipment from abroad, the peculiarities of the synthesis of nanoparticles are identified. The analysis carried out in the article allows us to draw conclusions about the strategic directions for the development of nanotechnologies in Russia. According to the results of the study, the shortcomings of the technology for the use of nanoparticles were also identified, these include large financial and time costs, the need to import certain types of equipment and technologies, lagging behind the most advanced countries in terms of the depth of oil refining.