Advanced Spectroscopic Characterization of Synthetic Oil from Oil Sands via Pyrolysis: An FTIR, GC–MSD, and NMR Study

This paper presents a modern spectroscopic characterization of the synthetic oil from oil sands of Beke, Munaily-Mola, and Dongeleksor. The pyrolysis process was carried out at temperatures up to 580 °C with a controlled heating rate, and the products obtained were analyzed using Fourier transform i...

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Main Authors: Ainura Yermekova, Yerbol Tileuberdi, Ainur Seitkan, Anar Gabbassova, Yerlan Zhatkanbayev, Aisha Nurlybayeva, Nurzada Totenova, Stanislav Kotov
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Yerbol Tileuberdi
Ainur Seitkan
Anar Gabbassova
Yerlan Zhatkanbayev
Aisha Nurlybayeva
Nurzada Totenova
Stanislav Kotov
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description This paper presents a modern spectroscopic characterization of the synthetic oil from oil sands of Beke, Munaily-Mola, and Dongeleksor. The pyrolysis process was carried out at temperatures up to 580 °C with a controlled heating rate, and the products obtained were analyzed using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MSD), and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. The FTIR spectra showed a predominance of aliphatic hydrocarbons in the sample from Munaily-Mola synthetic oil, while the content of aromatic compounds was higher in the sample from Beke. GC–MSD analysis revealed significant differences in the distribution of hydrocarbons between the samples, with the Munaily-Mola sample containing a higher proportion of heavy hydrocarbons. NMR spectroscopy provided additional information about the structural composition of the extracted oil. The results indicate the potential of pyrolysis as an effective method for processing oil sands, while the composition of the product varies depending on the geological origin of the raw materials. These findings provide valuable information for optimizing oil sands processing technologies and improving the efficiency of synthetic oil production.
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spelling doaj-art-050b28650c4643ae8575fbc22d2264ce2025-08-20T03:08:13ZengMDPI AGMolecules1420-30492025-07-013014292710.3390/molecules30142927Advanced Spectroscopic Characterization of Synthetic Oil from Oil Sands via Pyrolysis: An FTIR, GC–MSD, and NMR StudyAinura Yermekova0Yerbol Tileuberdi1Ainur Seitkan2Anar Gabbassova3Yerlan Zhatkanbayev4Aisha Nurlybayeva5Nurzada Totenova6Stanislav Kotov7Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, Faculty of Technology, M.Kh. Dulaty Taraz University, Taraz 080000, KazakhstanInstitute of Natural Sciences and Geography, Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University, Almaty 050010, KazakhstanHigher School of Natural Sciences, Astana International University, Astana 010000, KazakhstanDepartment of General and Biological Chemistry, Astana Medical University, Astana 010000, KazakhstanDepartment of Chemistry and Ecology, K. Kulazhanov Kazakh University of Technology and Business, Astana 010000, KazakhstanDepartment of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, Faculty of Technology, M.Kh. Dulaty Taraz University, Taraz 080000, KazakhstanDepartment of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, Faculty of Technology, M.Kh. Dulaty Taraz University, Taraz 080000, KazakhstanNazarbayev Intellectual Schools, Astana 010000, KazakhstanThis paper presents a modern spectroscopic characterization of the synthetic oil from oil sands of Beke, Munaily-Mola, and Dongeleksor. The pyrolysis process was carried out at temperatures up to 580 °C with a controlled heating rate, and the products obtained were analyzed using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MSD), and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. The FTIR spectra showed a predominance of aliphatic hydrocarbons in the sample from Munaily-Mola synthetic oil, while the content of aromatic compounds was higher in the sample from Beke. GC–MSD analysis revealed significant differences in the distribution of hydrocarbons between the samples, with the Munaily-Mola sample containing a higher proportion of heavy hydrocarbons. NMR spectroscopy provided additional information about the structural composition of the extracted oil. The results indicate the potential of pyrolysis as an effective method for processing oil sands, while the composition of the product varies depending on the geological origin of the raw materials. These findings provide valuable information for optimizing oil sands processing technologies and improving the efficiency of synthetic oil production.https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/14/2927oil sandssynthetic oilpyrolysisFTIR spectroscopyGC-MSDNMR spectroscopy
spellingShingle Ainura Yermekova
Yerbol Tileuberdi
Ainur Seitkan
Anar Gabbassova
Yerlan Zhatkanbayev
Aisha Nurlybayeva
Nurzada Totenova
Stanislav Kotov
Advanced Spectroscopic Characterization of Synthetic Oil from Oil Sands via Pyrolysis: An FTIR, GC–MSD, and NMR Study
Molecules
oil sands
synthetic oil
pyrolysis
FTIR spectroscopy
GC-MSD
NMR spectroscopy
title Advanced Spectroscopic Characterization of Synthetic Oil from Oil Sands via Pyrolysis: An FTIR, GC–MSD, and NMR Study
title_full Advanced Spectroscopic Characterization of Synthetic Oil from Oil Sands via Pyrolysis: An FTIR, GC–MSD, and NMR Study
title_fullStr Advanced Spectroscopic Characterization of Synthetic Oil from Oil Sands via Pyrolysis: An FTIR, GC–MSD, and NMR Study
title_full_unstemmed Advanced Spectroscopic Characterization of Synthetic Oil from Oil Sands via Pyrolysis: An FTIR, GC–MSD, and NMR Study
title_short Advanced Spectroscopic Characterization of Synthetic Oil from Oil Sands via Pyrolysis: An FTIR, GC–MSD, and NMR Study
title_sort advanced spectroscopic characterization of synthetic oil from oil sands via pyrolysis an ftir gc msd and nmr study
topic oil sands
synthetic oil
pyrolysis
FTIR spectroscopy
GC-MSD
NMR spectroscopy
url https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/14/2927
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