What are Some Common Catalytic Processes for Biomass Conversion?
Several catalytic processes are used for converting biomass into fuels and chemicals. These include:
1. Hydrolysis - Breaking down complex carbohydrates into simple sugars. 2. Fermentation - Converting sugars into ethanol or other biofuels. 3. Gasification - Transforming biomass into syngas (a mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide). 4. Pyrolysis - Decomposing biomass at high temperatures to produce bio-oil, gases, and char. 5. Transesterification - Producing biodiesel from fats and oils.
