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Activation strategies for rice husk biochar: enhancing porosity and performance as a support for Pd catalysts in hydrogenation reactions

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Different activation methods were applied to rice husk biochar from slow pyrolysis for use as sustainable catalyst support. Results show activation method greatly affects performance, with KOH activation yielding especially strong results.

Source: Catalysis Science & Technology

DOI: 10.1039/d5cy00242g

Authors: Lilia Longo, Davide Baldassin, Alessandro Di Michele, Carla Bittencourt, Federica Menegazzo, Michela Signoretto

Institutions: Ca' Foscari University of Venice, National Interuniversity Consortium of Materials Science and Technology, University of Perugia, University of Mons

Language: English

Topic: Nanomaterials for catalytic reactions

Subfield: Organic Chemistry

Field: Chemistry

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Responsible consumption and production, Affordable and clean energy

Open Access status: hybrid

Funder: Ministero dell’Istruzione, dell’Università e della Ricerca

OpenAlex ID: W4412525771

FWCI: 5.778

Cites: 106

Cited by: 20

Related to: 10