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Biofuels and Biomass-To-Liquid Fuels in the Biorefinery: Catalytic Conversion of Lignocellulosic Biomass using Porous Materials
Article first published online: 20 OCT 2008
DOI: 10.1002/anie.200801476
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Issue
Angewandte Chemie International Edition
Volume 47, Issue 48, pages 9200–9211, November 17, 2008
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How to Cite
Stöcker, M. (2008), Biofuels and Biomass-To-Liquid Fuels in the Biorefinery: Catalytic Conversion of Lignocellulosic Biomass using Porous Materials. Angew. Chem. Int. Ed., 47: 9200–9211. doi: 10.1002/anie.200801476
Publication History
- Issue published online: 12 NOV 2008
- Article first published online: 20 OCT 2008
- Manuscript Received: 12 FEB 2008
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Keywords:
- biofuels;
- biomass;
- catalysis;
- lignocellulose;
- porous materials
Abstract
At a time when the focus is on global warming, CO2 emission, secure energy supply, and less consumption of fossil-based fuels, the use of renewable energy resources is essential. Various biomass resources are discussed that can deliver fuels, chemicals, and energy products. The focus is on the catalytic conversion of biomass from wood. The challenges involved in the processing of lignocellulose-rich materials will be highlighted, along with the application of porous materials as catalysts for the biomass-to-liquids (BTL) fuels in biorefineries. The mechanistic understanding of the complex reactions that take place, the development of catalysts and processes, and the product spectrum that is envisaged will be discussed, along with a sustainable concept for biorefineries based on lignocellulose. Finally, the current situation with respect to upgrading of the process technology (pilot and commercial units) will be addressed.