Progress and challenges of mesoporous catalysts in upgraded pyrolysis of biomass for biofuel production

• Main Authors: Ahmad Zamri M.F.M., Hassan S.H.A., Tiong S.K., Milano J., Bahru R., Fattah I.M.R., Mahlia T.M.I.
• Other Authors: 57354218900
• Format: Review
• Published: Elsevier B.V. 2025
• Subjects: Alternative fuels; Biofuels; Biomass; Catalyst activity; Feedstocks; Fossil fuels; Mesoporous materials; Pore size; Structural optimization; Biofuel production; Biomass feedstock; Biomass pyrolysis; Catalytic pyrolysis; Clean alternative fuel; Clean biofuel; Energy applications; Mesoporous catalysts; Pressung; Upgraded pyrolyse; Pyrolysis

Driven by the depletion of fossil fuels, there is a pressing need for clean alternative fuels for energy applications. Biomass pyrolysis, utilizing biomass as a feedstock, has emerged as a promising sustainable alternative. However, the presence of oxygen-containing compounds and high acidity in the...