The Potential of Biomass in the Production of Clean Transportation Fuels and Base Chemicals

摘要

Biomass is shown to have a large potential as energy carrier and feedstock for the chemical industry. Besides direct utilization by combustion many options exist for upgrading by conversion into valuable products in the sector of transport fuels and base chemicals. Because biomass is highly functionalized, dependent on the specific feedstock subtle technology in the liquid phase is most appealing. Processing in the liquid phase calls for a suitable solvent. An innovative example of a concept based on dissolution, hydrolysis and further conversion of biomass in a metal hydrate solvent is discussed. The process potential for producing relevant platform molecules at high yields has been demonstrated.