Applications of catalysts in thermochemical conversion of biomass (pyrolysis, hydrothermal liquefaction and gasification): A critical review

Y Wu, H Wang, H Li, X Han, M Zhang, Y Sun, X Fan… - Renewable Energy, 2022 - Elsevier
Biomass is one of the most promising renewable resources, and biomass energy is also
recognized as the zero-carbon emission energy. Over the past decade, thermochemical …

Recent progress in the catalytic thermochemical conversion process of biomass for biofuels

D Lee, H Nam, MW Seo, SH Lee, D Tokmurzin… - Chemical Engineering …, 2022 - Elsevier
This review paper introduces various biomasses (eg, agricultural, woody biomass waste)
used in thermochemical conversion processes, including gasification, pyrolysis, and …

A critical review of the use of nanomaterials in the biomass pyrolysis process

A Shafizadeh, H Rastegari, H Shahbeik, H Mobli… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2023 - Elsevier
The bio-oil produced from the biomass pyrolysis process requires complex and expensive
upgrading before being used in existing energy/chemical systems. The catalytic pyrolysis …

[HTML][HTML] Optimization of pyrolysis conditions for production of rice husk-based bio-oil as an energy carrier

J Wakatuntu, PW Olupot, J Jjagwe, E Menya… - Results in …, 2023 - Elsevier
Bio-oil is an eco-friendly energy source with potential to substitute fossil-derived fuels. This
study optimized pyrolysis conditions for production of bio-oil from rice husks. Response …

Catalytic co-pyrolysis of coffee-grounds and waste polystyrene foam by calcium oxide in bubbling fluidized bed reactor

Q Van Nguyen, YS Choi, YW Jeong, SY Han, SK Choi - Renewable Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
The high concentration of oxygenated components in biomass pyrolysis oil challenges the
conversion of biomass to bio-fuels via fast pyrolysis. Herein, calcium oxide was prepared to …

[HTML][HTML] Hydrocarbons recovery through catalytic pyrolysis of compostable and recyclable waste plastics using a novel desk-top staged reactor

PR Bhoi, MH Rahman - Environmental Technology & Innovation, 2022 - Elsevier
The overall objective of this study is to develop a novel two-staged fixed-bed reactor to
evaluate the catalytic pyrolysis of recyclable (HDPE) and compostable waste plastics and to …

Bioenergy characteristics of microalgae under elevated carbon dioxide

B Barati, FF Zafar, L Qian, S Wang, AEF Abomohra - Fuel, 2022 - Elsevier
Nowadays, biological mitigation of carbon dioxide (CO 2) by means of microalgae is one of
the promising approaches, as biomass can be used to produce renewable fuels such as …

Effect of transition metal oxide on microwave co-pyrolysis of sugarcane bagasse and Chlorella vulgaris for producing bio-oil

C Chen, S Qiu, H Ling, J Zhao, D Fan, J Zhu - Industrial Crops and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Bio-oil produced by biomass pyrolysis has been widely concerned because of its clean and
sustainable advantages. In this work, the co-pyrolysis characteristics and product yield of …

Effect of torrefaction and fractional condensation on the quality of bio-oil from biomass pyrolysis for fuel applications

S Valizadeh, D Oh, J Jae, S Pyo, H Jang, H Yim… - Fuel, 2022 - Elsevier
This study evaluated the effects of the pyrolytic temperature, torrefaction, and fractional
condensation alongside the combined efficiency of torrefaction and fractional condensation …

Production of light aromatics from biomass components co-pyrolyzed with polyethylene via non-thermal plasma synergistic upgrading

Y Fan, D Lu, Y Han, J Yang, C Qian, B Li - Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
Catalytic co-pyrolysis of cellulose, xylan and lignin with polyethylene (PE) was conducted
using a tandem vacuum pyrolysis and non-thermal plasma (NTP) synergistic upgrading …