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Green Gasoline by Catalytic Fast Pyrolysis of Solid Biomass Derived Compounds

Year: 2008

Type: article

Abstract: A fuelling success: High-quality aromatic fuel additives can be produced directly from solid biomass feedstocks by catalytic fast pyrolysis in a single catalytic reactor at short residence times. High heating rates and catalyst-to-feed ratios are needed to ensure that pyrolized biomass compounds enter the pores of the ZSM5 catalyst and that thermal decomposition is avoided. Product selectivity is a function of the active site and pore structure of the catalyst.

Source: ChemSusChem

DOI: 10.1002/cssc.200800018

Authors: Torren R. Carlson, Tushar P. Vispute, George W. Huber

Institution: University of Massachusetts Amherst

Language: English

Topic: Thermochemical Biomass Conversion Processes

Subfield: Fuel Technology

Field: Energy

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Affordable and clean energy, Responsible consumption and production

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Science Foundation, Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems