Corn fermentation residues (CFRs) from citric acid production were catalytically pyrolyzed to produce petrochemicals.
ZSM-5 zeolite reduces the activation energy of CFRs thermal decomposition.
Benzene, toluene, and xylenes were the prominent aromatic products in catalytic pyrolysis.
Co-feeding LDPE with CFRs enhances petrochemical production in catalytic pyrolysis.