The lignin challenge in catalytic conversion of biomass solids to chemicals and fuels
Mahdi M. Abu‐Omar, Peter C. Ford
Abstract
Presented here is an overview of progress in one approach to reducing greenhouse gas emission, namely substituting photosynthesis generated, woody biomass for fossil carbon as feedstock in the production of chemicals and liquid fuels.
Topics & Concepts
Biomass (ecology)Raw materialLigninFossil fuelEnvironmental scienceGreenhouse gasWaste managementCarbon fibersPulp and paper industryPhotosynthesisBiofuelChemistryMaterials scienceOrganic chemistryAgronomyEngineeringEcologyBiologyComposite numberComposite materialBiochemistryLignin and Wood ChemistryCatalysis for Biomass ConversionCatalysis and Hydrodesulfurization Studies