Premium
A review on the operating conditions of producing bio‐oil from hydrothermal liquefaction of biomass
Author(s) -
Xue Yuan,
Chen Hongyan,
Zhao Weina,
Yang Chao,
Ma Peng,
Han Sheng
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
international journal of energy research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.808
H-Index - 95
eISSN - 1099-114X
pISSN - 0363-907X
DOI - 10.1002/er.3473
Subject(s) - hydrothermal liquefaction , supercritical fluid , liquefaction , biomass (ecology) , hydrothermal circulation , environmental science , fossil fuel , waste management , biofuel , chemistry , chemical engineering , engineering , geology , oceanography , organic chemistry
Summary Hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) is a promising technology that involves converting biomass into a liquid energy carrier called bio‐oil in sub/supercritical water. The unique physico‐chemical properties of bio‐oil, particularly its remarkably high energy density, renewability, and sustainability, can address current global environmental challenges and energy crisis. This review assesses the influence of operating parameters, including biomass type, reaction temperature, holding time, biomass/H 2 O ratio, heating rate, pressure, and atmosphere, and catalysis, on the yield and quality of bio‐oil. The existing problems in HTL are also analyzed, and its further development is explored. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.