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Synergies between Bio- and Oil Refineries for the Production of Fuels from Biomass
Angewandte Chemie International Edition (2007)
  • George W Huber, University of Massachusetts - Amherst
  • A. Corma
Abstract

As petroleum prices continue to increase, it is likely that biofuels will play an ever-increasing role in our energy future. The processing of biomass-derived feedstocks (including cellulosic, starch- and sugar-derived biomass, and vegetable fats) by catalytic cracking and hydrotreating is a promising alternative for the future to produce biofuels, and the existing infrastructure of petroleum refineries is well-suited for the production of biofuels, allowing us to rapidly transition to a more sustainable economy without large capital investments for new reaction equipment. This Review discusses the chemistry, catalysts, and challenges involved in the production of biofuels.

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Publication Date
2007
Citation Information
George W Huber and A. Corma. "Synergies between Bio- and Oil Refineries for the Production of Fuels from Biomass" Angewandte Chemie International Edition Vol. 207 (2007)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/george_huber/30/