articleEnergy Conversion and ManagementFeb 1, 2024HYBRID OA

From biomass to biocrude: Innovations in hydrothermal liquefaction and upgrading

MUMuhammad UsmanSCShuo ChengSBSasipa BoonyubolJSJeffrey S. Cross

Tokyo Institute of Technology

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Abstract

It is crucial to find sustainable and renewable fuel sources because traditional fossil fuels are running out and pollution levels are rising. In this context, biocrude derived from biomass emerges as a promising alternative, with hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) playing a pivotal role in this transformation. HTL's versatility in converting a wide range of biomass or waste materials into biocrude is especially notable. Therefore, this comprehensive review focused on the latest advancements in HTL technology, including its potential to process various biomass and waste materials, resulting in high biocrude yields (up to 60–86% from different biomass types). The study explored the latest advancements in HTL such…

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  • Hydrothermal liquefaction
  • Biorefinery
  • Biomass (ecology)
  • Context (archaeology)
  • Renewable energy
  • Waste management
  • Biofuel
  • Refining (metallurgy)
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