Catalysts play a pivotal role in converting renewable feedstocks into valuable chemicals and fuels. Key catalytic processes include:
Hydrolysis: Breaking down complex carbohydrates into simple sugars using acid or enzymatic catalysts. Thermochemical Conversion: Processes such as gasification and pyrolysis convert biomass into syngas or bio-oil using metal catalysts. Fermentation: Microbial catalysts convert sugars into biofuels like ethanol.
