Biomass conversion processes, such as gasification or pyrolysis, require specific catalysts to achieve the desired products and process conditions.
5 Key Catalysts Used in Biomass Conversion
1. Zeolites
Zeolites are porous materials made of aluminum and silicon oxides.
They have been widely used in biomass conversion processes.
Zeolites can promote various deoxygenation reactions, including dehydration, decarbonylation, decarboxylation, and cracking.
This leads to the production of C1, C2, and C3 hydrocarbons.
2. Clay Minerals
Clay minerals, such as kaolin, are used in biomass conversion.
They can selectively crack heavy hydrocarbons and condense light hydrocarbons.
This results in the production of C1, C2, and C3 hydrocarbons.
3. Biomass-Derived Activated Carbon
Biomass-derived activated carbon has gained interest as a catalyst.
It shows potential for producing C1, C2, and C3 hydrocarbons by promoting specific reactions.
4. Inorganic Materials in Biomass
Inorganic materials naturally present in biomass can exhibit catalytic activity.
These materials are often used in torrefaction and slow pyrolysis applications.
5. Industrial Catalysts
Different companies have developed unique biomass conversion processes using catalysts.
For example, Haldor Topsøe has a process that pyrolyzes biomass in the presence of catalysts to produce diesel-like biofuel.
Showa Denko K.K. has developed a process for converting biomass into bio-oil by pyrolyzing at high temperatures with oxygen.
Green Fuel has a process for converting biomass into bio-char by pyrolyzing at low temperatures without oxygen.
Rentech has a process for converting biomass into synthetic natural gas (SNG) by pyrolyzing at high temperatures without oxygen and then gasifying the bio-oil.
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