Biochar-driven simplification of the compositions of cellulose-pyrolysis-derived biocrude oil coupled with the promotion of hydrogen generation

The corn stover originated biochar was developed to catalyze and simplify the compositions of biocrude oil from cellulose pyrolysis. generation common species such as furans (anhydro)-sugars in pyrolysis weakened remarkably presence biochars, while formation phenol alkylphenols enhanced. hydrogen favored when presented. For example at temperature 600 °C ratio 3, about 78 vol% detected, increased around 48 for non-catalytic Despite 10 cycles reuse, remained a good activity towards promoting monomeric phenols. This work relates new access produce renewable energy through low-cost, simple, highly stable catalyst.