Microwave-assisted hydrothermal treatments for biomass valorisation: a critical review
Yang Gao, Javier Remón, Avtar S. Matharu
Abstract
This critical review summarises and analyses all the work conducted to date on the use of microwave-assisted hydrothermal processes for the conversion of biomass into hydrochar, bio-crude (bio-oil) and valuable chemicals.
Topics & Concepts
ValorisationBiomass (ecology)Hydrothermal circulationPulp and paper industryMicrowaveEnvironmental scienceChemistryBiochemical engineeringWaste managementChemical engineeringBiologyEngineeringAgronomyTelecommunicationsThermochemical Biomass Conversion ProcessesCatalysis for Biomass ConversionCatalysis and Hydrodesulfurization Studies