Abstract
Catalytic fast pyrolysis is a promising technique for conversion of biomass into hydrocarbons for use as transportation fuels. For over 30 years this process has been studied and it has been demonstrated that oils can be produced with high concentrations of hydrocarbons and low levels of oxygen. However, the yields from this type of conversion are typically low and the catalysts, which are oftenzeolites, are quickly deactivated through coking. In addition, the hydrocarbons produced are primarily aromatic molecules (benzene, toluene, xylene) that not desirable for petroleum refineries and are not well suited for diesel or jet engines. The goals of our research are to develop new multifunction catalysts for the production of gasoline, diesel and jet fuel range molecules and to improveprocess conditions for higher yields and low coking rates. We are investigating filtration and the use of hydrogen donor molecules to improve catalyst performance.
| Original language | American English |
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| State | Published - 2013 |
| Event | American Chemical Society. 245th ACS National Meeting - New Orleans, Louisiana Duration: 7 Apr 2013 → 11 Apr 2013 |
Conference
| Conference | American Chemical Society. 245th ACS National Meeting |
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| City | New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Period | 7/04/13 → 11/04/13 |
NREL Publication Number
- NREL/CP-5100-58861