Critical assessment of reaction pathways for conversion of agricultural waste biomass into formic acid
Feng Shen, Richard L. Smith, Jialu Li, Haixin Guo, Xiao Zhang, Xinhua Qi
Abstract
Reaction pathways for conversion of agricultural waste biomass into formic acid are reviewed for established (fast pyrolysis, acid hydrolysis, wet oxidation, catalytic oxidation), and cutting-edge (photocatalysis, electrocatalysis) methods.
Topics & Concepts
Formic acidBiomass (ecology)CatalysisPyrolysisChemistryHydrolysisPulp and paper industryPhotocatalysisOrganic chemistryWaste managementAgronomyEngineeringBiologyCatalysis for Biomass ConversionBiofuel production and bioconversionCatalysis and Hydrodesulfurization Studies