CHEMICA Jurnal Teknik Kimia
Vol 2, No 1 (2015): Juni 2015

Catalytic Pyrolysis of Biomass to Synthesize Bio-oil and Chemicals: A Review

Dewayanto, Nugroho ( Universiti Kuala Lumpur – Malaysian Institute of Chemical and Bioengineering Technology)
Nordin, Mohd Ridzuan ( Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka)



Article Info

Publish Date
12 Aug 2016

Abstract

Increasing of global energy demand and depletion of fossil fuels reserves encourage people to search alternative energy resources. Biomass becomes promising candidate as alternative energy sources since their sustainability. Pyrolysis is one of method to convert biomass into bio-fuel. Almost all of biomass materials can be converted into products by pyrolysis process. However, quality of bio-oil produced by pyrolysis is still considered as low quality, due to their high oxygen content and acidity. This paper provides a critical review of catalytic pyrolysis of biomass to produce bio-oil with better properties. Types of catalysts are discussed in this manuscript, as well as their capability to reduce the oxygen content of product and enhance the properties of bio-oils.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

CHEMICA

Publisher

Subject

Chemical Engineering, Chemistry & Bioengineering Energy

Description

CHEMICA Jurnal Teknik Kimia ISSN, 2355-875X (print) 2355-8776 (online) is a journal that publishes manuscripts or scientific papers in Chemical Engineering. The scope of this journal covers chemical reaction techniques, separation, optimization, process control, process system engineering, waste ...