Bifunctional Catalysts for Upgrading of Biomass-Derived Oxygenates: A Review

Deoxygenation is an important reaction in the conversion of biomass-derived oxygenates to fuels and chemicals. A key route for biomass refining involves the production of pyrolysis oil through rapid heating of the raw biomass feedstock. Pyrolysis oil as produced is highly oxygenated, so the feasibility of this approach depends in large part on the ability to selectively deoxygenate pyrolysis oil components to create a stream of high-value finished products. Identification of catalytic materials that are active and selective for deoxygenation of pyrolysis oil components has therefore represented a major research area. One catalyst is rarely capable of performing the different types of elementary reaction steps…

• UD
  U.S. Department of Education
• DO
  Division of Chemistry

  Award: CHE-1464979
• BP
  Biomass Program

  Award: DE-AC36-08-GO28308