Abstract

Statement of the Problem: Biomass, as a raw material for future fuels and chemicals, has been put on the agenda to cope with the crisis caused by the increasing depletion of fossil fuels and environmental pollution. The chemical energy contained in biomass can be directly obtained from burning or indirectly obtained by converting it into liquid or gas fuel. The fuel syngas obtained from the gasification of biomass can be burned to generate heat and can be used in engines or turbines to generate electricity. Liquid fuel obtained from biomass pyrolysis or liquefaction can replace traditional fuel oils used in power generation and thermal energy, as well as in the production of fuels and chemicals. Pyrolysis is considered to be an effective method in various biomass utilization technologies, through which high yields of liquid products can be achieved. However, the bio-oil prepared by the pyrolysis of biomass has high oxygen content and therefore is lacking as a high-quality transportation fuel. Our group worked to identify a catalyst that could more efficiently convert biomass pyrolysis oil into high-quality fuel.