Molecular weight distribution of raw and catalytic fast pyrolysis oils: comparison of analytical methodologies

Harman-Ware, Anne E.; Orton, Kellene; Deng, Chris; Kenrick, Sophia; Carpenter, Daniel; Ferrell, Jack R.

doi:10.1039/C9RA09726K

Title: Molecular weight distribution of raw and catalytic fast pyrolysis oils: comparison of analytical methodologies

Journal Article · 21 January 2020 · RSC Advances

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/C9RA09726K · OSTI ID:1593173

Harman-Ware, Anne E. ^[1]; Orton, Kellene ^[2]; Deng, Chris ^[3]; Kenrick, Sophia ^[3]; Carpenter, Daniel ^[2];

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Biosciences Center, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, USA
National Bioenergy Center, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, USA
Wyatt Technology Corporation, Goleta, USA

Comprehensive analysis of the molecular weight distribution of raw and catalytic fast pyrolysis oils remains a key technical hurdle to understanding oil quality and multiple methods may be necessary to accurately represent all components present.

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Research Organization:: National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE; USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Bioenergy Technologies Office (EE-3B); USDOE Office of Science (SC), Biological and Environmental Research (BER) (SC-23)

Grant/Contract Number:: AC36-08GO28308

OSTI ID:: 1593173

Report Number(s):: NREL/JA-5100-75507

Journal Information:: RSC Advances, Journal Name: RSC Advances Journal Issue: 7 Vol. 10; ISSN 2046-2069; ISSN RSCACL

Publisher:: Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)Copyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United Kingdom

Language:: English

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