What are the Challenges in Catalysis for Biomass Conversion?
Despite the potential, there are several challenges in employing catalysis for biomass conversion:
- Feedstock Variability: Biomass feedstocks can vary widely in composition, affecting the efficiency and selectivity of catalytic processes. - Catalyst Deactivation: Biomass derived compounds often contain impurities that can poison or deactivate catalysts. - Process Integration: Efficiently integrating various steps of biomass conversion processes remains a complex task, requiring advanced catalyst design and process optimization.
