Biofuel from fast pyrolysis and catalytic hydrodeoxygenation.
This review addresses recent developments in biomass fast pyrolysis bio-oil upgrading by catalytic hydrotreating. The research in the field has expanded dramatically in the past few years with numerous new research groups entering the field while existing efforts from others expand. The issues revolve around the catalyst formulation and operating conditions. Much work in batch reactor tests with precious metal catalysts needs further validation to verify long-term operability in continuous flow systems. The effect of the low level of sulfur in bio-oil needs more study to be better understood. Utilization of the upgraded bio-oil for feedstock to finished fuels is still in an early stage of understanding.
- Research Organization:
- Pacific Northwest National Lab. (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05-76RL01830
- OSTI ID:
- 1214879
- Report Number(s):
- PNNL-SA-108319; BM0101010
- Journal Information:
- Current Opinion in Chemical Engineering, 9:59-65, Journal Name: Current Opinion in Chemical Engineering, 9:59-65
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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