Design of solid catalysts for the conversion of biomass
Max Planck Society · Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung
Abstract
The discovery and investigation of novel and efficient pathways for the conversion of biomass into fuels and chemicals are among the big challenges facing heterogeneous catalysis nowadays. However, not all experience gained in the transformation of hydrocarbons over the last 100 years can directly be transferred to biomass conversion. In this article, we will discuss how the specific properties of biomass pose new requirements on the processes and on the solids that are used as catalysts for their conversion. Due to the importance of lignocellulosic materials, which constitute ca. 95% of the total plant biomass, we will focus mostly on the desired properties of solid catalysts for the conversion of these…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 31.91
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 108
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2Topics & keywords
- Biomass (ecology)
- Catalysis
- Biochemical engineering
- Lignocellulosic biomass
- Transformation (genetics)
- Process engineering
- Nanotechnology
- Environmental science