Chemicals from Lignin by Catalytic Fast Pyrolysis, from Product Control to Reaction Mechanism

Authors

  • Zhiqiang Ma Institute for Chemical and Bioengineering ETH Zurich HCI E 127, Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 1 CH-8093 Zurich, Switzerland
  • Victoria Custodis Institute for Chemical and Bioengineering ETH Zurich HCI E 127, Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 1 CH-8093 Zurich, Switzerland
  • Patrick Hemberger Molecular Dynamics Group Paul Scherrer Institute, CH-5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland
  • Christian Bährle Research Dept. General Energy Paul Scherrer Institute, CH-5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland
  • Frédéric Vogel Research Dept. General Energy Paul Scherrer Institute, CH-5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland
  • Gunnar Jeschk Laboratory for Physical Chemistry ETH Zurich HCI F 227, CH-8093 Zürich, Switzerland
  • Jeroen A. van Bokhoven Institute for Chemical and Bioengineering ETH Zurich HCI E 127, Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 1 CH-8093 Zurich, Switzerland; Laboratory for Catalysis and Sustainable Chemistry Paul Scherrer Institute, CH-5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland. jeroen.vanbokhoven@chem.ethz.ch

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2533/chimia.2015.597

Keywords:

Catalysis, Fast pyrolysis, Lignin, Radicals, Selectivity, Zeolite catalysis

Abstract

Conversion of lignin into renewable and value-added chemicals by thermal processes, especially pyrolysis, receives great attention. The products may serve as feedstock for chemicals and fuels and contribute to the development of a sustainable society. However, the application of lignin conversion is limited by the low selectivity from lignin to the desired products. The opportunities for catalysis to selectively convert lignin into useful chemicals by catalytic fast pyrolysis and our efforts to elucidate the mechanism of lignin pyrolysis are discussed. Possible research directions will be identified.
CHIMIA Vol. 69 No. 10 (2015): SCCERBIOSWEET –The Swiss Competence Center for Energy Research on Bioenergy

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2015-10-28

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Vol. 69 No. 10 (2015): SCCER BIOSWEET –The Swiss Competence Center for Energy Research on Bioenergy

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Z. Ma, V. Custodis, P. Hemberger, C. Bährle, F. Vogel, G. Jeschk, J. A. van Bokhoven, Chimia 2015, 69, 597, DOI: 10.2533/chimia.2015.597.