Thermochemical technologies for conversion of biomass and waste into light olefins (C2-C4)
The demand for light olefins, including ethylene, propylene, and butene, continues to grow as they serve as essential intermediates for numerous chemical products. Traditional production methods rely heavily on fossil resources, raising concerns about environmental impact and resource depletion. As...
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| description | The demand for light olefins, including ethylene, propylene, and butene, continues to grow as they serve as essential intermediates for numerous chemical products. Traditional production methods rely heavily on fossil resources, raising concerns about environmental impact and resource depletion. As the global focus shifts towards sustainability and carbon neutrality, researchers are exploring alternative and renewable feedstocks, such as biomass and waste, to produce light olefins. This review paper provides an in-depth analysis of the recent advancements and strategies employed in the production of light olefins directly and indirectly from biomass and waste via thermochemical processes. Emphasis is placed on the role of catalysis in these approaches, covering catalyst types, applications, and performance. Furthermore, this review explores process intensification approaches as potential avenues for enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of olefin production. By presenting a holistic view of the current state of olefin production from recovered feedstocks, this work aims to contribute to the development of greener and more sustainable bio-based industries, ultimately fostering a transition towards a circular economy and mitigating the environmental impact of the petrochemical industry. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-5f9b172bc58946958143597cf62afb792025-01-15T04:11:33ZengElsevierFuel Processing Technology0378-38202025-03-01267108174Thermochemical technologies for conversion of biomass and waste into light olefins (C2-C4)Hualun Zhu0Mohammed Babkoor1Marc-Olivier Coppens2Massimiliano Materazzi3Department of Chemical Engineering, University College London, London WC1E 7JE, United KingdomEPSRC “Frontier Engineering” Centre for Nature Inspired Engineering & Department of Chemical Engineering, University College London, London WC1E 7JE, United KingdomEPSRC “Frontier Engineering” Centre for Nature Inspired Engineering & Department of Chemical Engineering, University College London, London WC1E 7JE, United Kingdom; Corresponding authors.Department of Chemical Engineering, University College London, London WC1E 7JE, United Kingdom; Corresponding authors.The demand for light olefins, including ethylene, propylene, and butene, continues to grow as they serve as essential intermediates for numerous chemical products. Traditional production methods rely heavily on fossil resources, raising concerns about environmental impact and resource depletion. As the global focus shifts towards sustainability and carbon neutrality, researchers are exploring alternative and renewable feedstocks, such as biomass and waste, to produce light olefins. This review paper provides an in-depth analysis of the recent advancements and strategies employed in the production of light olefins directly and indirectly from biomass and waste via thermochemical processes. Emphasis is placed on the role of catalysis in these approaches, covering catalyst types, applications, and performance. Furthermore, this review explores process intensification approaches as potential avenues for enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of olefin production. By presenting a holistic view of the current state of olefin production from recovered feedstocks, this work aims to contribute to the development of greener and more sustainable bio-based industries, ultimately fostering a transition towards a circular economy and mitigating the environmental impact of the petrochemical industry.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378382024001449BiomassSyngasGasificationPyrolysisLight olefinsFischer-Tropsch |
| spellingShingle | Hualun Zhu Mohammed Babkoor Marc-Olivier Coppens Massimiliano Materazzi Thermochemical technologies for conversion of biomass and waste into light olefins (C2-C4) Fuel Processing Technology Biomass Syngas Gasification Pyrolysis Light olefins Fischer-Tropsch |
| title | Thermochemical technologies for conversion of biomass and waste into light olefins (C2-C4) |
| title_full | Thermochemical technologies for conversion of biomass and waste into light olefins (C2-C4) |
| title_fullStr | Thermochemical technologies for conversion of biomass and waste into light olefins (C2-C4) |
| title_full_unstemmed | Thermochemical technologies for conversion of biomass and waste into light olefins (C2-C4) |
| title_short | Thermochemical technologies for conversion of biomass and waste into light olefins (C2-C4) |
| title_sort | thermochemical technologies for conversion of biomass and waste into light olefins c2 c4 |
| topic | Biomass Syngas Gasification Pyrolysis Light olefins Fischer-Tropsch |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378382024001449 |
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