Production of Bio-Oil and Biocrude from Thermochemical Conversion of Biomass

Production of Bio-Oil and Biocrude from Thermochemical Conversion of Biomass: Upgrading and Utilization presents recent developments in the thermochemical conversion of biomass for bio-oil and biocrude production, including both dry and wet processes, and advancements in catalyst selection and design for bio-oil and biocrude upgrading. The book begins with an introduction to the background, motivation, and objectives of bio-oil and biocrude production. Subsequent chapters cover biomass sources and availability, fundamentals of thermochemical conversion, and biomass pretreatment techniques. The book explains various processes, including fast pyrolysis and hydrothermal liquefaction for bio-oil and biocrude production, discussing technological advancements, challenges, and future perspectives. It also addresses fuel properties tuning, catalytic hydrotreatment for bio-oil and biocrude upgrading and potential applications that are highlighted in global case studies with successful bio-oil and biocrude implementations. Addressing the critical need to develop renewable and sustainable resources like biomass and organic waste, the book integrates bioeconomy and biorefinery concepts to provide the latest technological advancements, practical applications, and real-world case studies, helping readers bridge the gap between academic research and industrial development in bio-oil and biocrude production, upgrading, and utilization. - Covers the fundamentals of thermochemical conversion, biomass pretreatment techniques, fast pyrolysis, hydrothermal liquefaction, and fuel properties tuning, offering a detailed examination of each process - Emphasizes practical applications of bio-oil and biocrude for biofuel, heat, and power generation - Provides global case studies that highlight successful bio-oil implementations in different regions - Discusses the economic feasibility, environmental impacts, and sustainability of bio-oil and biocrude production and utilization, including lifecycle assessments and their integration into existing energy systems