Catalytic Refining of Fuels and Conversion of Lignocellulosic Biomass
This community develops heterogeneous catalysts and reaction processes to remove sulfur from liquid fuels, convert propane to propylene, and transform lignocellulosic biomass into chemicals and biofuels.
The work centers on solid acid catalysts, zeolites, and mesoporous silica supports for oxidative desulfurization, propane dehydrogenation, and selective hydrogenation. Key feedstocks include heavy oil, crude oil, and lignin, with target products such as levulinic acid, furfuryl alcohol, and lactic acid. Methods frequently involve ionic liquids, deep eutectic solvents, and hydrothermal liquefaction to upgrade bio-oil. The research emphasizes high efficiency and selectivity in catalytic cracking, transfer hydrogenation, and the production of renewable fuels and chemicals from biomass-derived streams.
The largest share of the community's output is found in molybdenum research, accounting for 3.6% of all molybdenum research, and 2,921 papers here. Vanadium research also represents a significant portion, with 3.6% of its total research volume and 2,540 papers in this group.
The community comprises 42,802 papers, published primarily in the Journal of Catalysis, Fuel, and Catalysis Today. Recent work continues to focus on advanced desulfurization technologies for heavy gasoil, the upgrading of bio-oil from hydrothermal liquefaction, and the development of bimetallic catalysts for lignin derivative conversion.