Advances in design strategies for preparation of biochar based catalytic system for production of high value chemicals. (March 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kumar, Adarsh; Saini, Komal; Bhaskar, Thallada
• Is Part Of: Bioresource technology. Volume 299(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-03
• Subjects: Biochar -- Bio-refinery -- Catalyst -- Catalytic conversion -- Physico-chemical properties; Biomass -- Periodicals; Biomass energy -- Periodicals; Bioremediation -- Periodicals; Agricultural wastes -- Periodicals; Factory and trade waste -- Periodicals; Organic wastes -- Periodicals; Bioénergie -- Périodiques; Déchets agricoles -- Périodiques; Déchets industriels -- Périodiques; Déchets organiques -- Périodiques; Déchets (Combustible) -- Périodiques; 662.88
• DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2019.122564
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0960-8524

Abstract

Graphical abstract: Highlights: Provides design strategies of biochar as catalyst or catalyst support. Comprehensive and mechanistic information for production of high value chemicals using biochar. Effect of physico-chemical properties of biochar on the production of high value chemicals is reviewed. Advantage of biochar as a catalyst & catalyst support discussed. Abstract: The aim of this review is to provide the comprehensive and mechanistic information of biochar based catalytic systems for the production of fuels and fine chemicals with a concept of integrated biorefinery. The review presents an in-depth assessment of relationships between physico-chemical properties and catalytic performances of biochar based catalytic systems during the production of targeted compounds at the molecular/fundamental level. The catalytic performance of the biochar is associated with its unique physico-chemical properties (surface area/surface functionality/pores/mechanical strength/inorganic species) which provide a distinct catalytic route. The review also discusses the preparation methods and significance of the activation process for tuning of physico-chemical properties of biochar.