From Biomass to Bio-oil: Processes and Treatments to Convert Raw Material into Energy

International Journal of Chemical Engineering Research

© 2018 by SSRG - IJCER Journal

Volume 5 Issue 3

Year of Publication : 2018

Authors : Suzara R.C. Sena, Camila G. Pereira

10.14445/23945370/IJCER-V5I3P101

How to Cite?

Suzara R.C. Sena, Camila G. Pereira, "From Biomass to Bio-oil: Processes and Treatments to Convert Raw Material into Energy," SSRG International Journal of Chemical Engineering Research, vol. 5,  no. 3, pp. 1-10, 2018. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23945370/IJCER-V5I3P101

Abstract:

Bio-oil is a potential fuel obtained from pyrolysis of biomass. This work provides a discussion about the different processes used to obtain this product, evidencing the factors that influence its properties and characteristics. A comparison of the properties of bio-oils with traditional fuels is presented. As well as this, the main treatments to upgrade biooil are also discussed.

Keywords:

biomass, pyrolysis, bio-oil

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