Selecting Catalysts for Pyrolysis of Lignocellulosic Biomass

The pyrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass is a promising technology for obtaining renewable chemicals and fuels to replace fossil-based products. However, due the complexity lignin, cellulose hemicellulose molecules, large variety compounds are often formed, making commercial implementation difficult. use catalyst during reactions has been recognized as one major improvements in pyrolysis, allowing production selected compounds. Moreover, number available catalysts opens up wide range possibilities controlling reaction network. Zeolites, hierarchical zeolites, alkali alkaline earth oxides, transition metals carbonaceous materials, among others, have investigated biomasses. In addition, bifunctional play role well addition plastics hydrogen donors. This review aims present discuss detail state-of-the-art catalytic focusing on relationships between properties obtained A guideline selecting also provided.