Mechanistic understanding of the catalytic hydrogenation of bio-derived aromatics
Iris K.M. Yu
Abstract
The pressing need for “zero carbon” calls for a transition from the petroleum refinery to biorefinery of renewable feedstocks. This review addresses the kinetic and thermodynamic understanding in the hydrogenative upgrading of bio-derived aromatics.
Topics & Concepts
BiorefineryRefineryCatalysisOil refineryChemistryCarbon fibersRefining (metallurgy)Renewable energyBiochemical engineeringCatalytic reformingOrganic chemistryMaterials scienceRaw materialComposite numberComposite materialEngineeringElectrical engineeringPhysical chemistryCatalysis for Biomass ConversionCatalysis and Hydrodesulfurization StudiesBiofuel production and bioconversion