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Catalytic hydrothermal liquefaction of algae and upgrading of biocrude: A critical review

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Abstract Over the last two decades, the hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) of algae has emerged as a promising technology for producing liquid bio-oil to meet increasing energy demands and reduce environmental… Click to show full abstract

Abstract Over the last two decades, the hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) of algae has emerged as a promising technology for producing liquid bio-oil to meet increasing energy demands and reduce environmental pollution. In this article, the present research status of the catalytic HTL of algae and the catalytic hydrothermal upgrading of biocrude (crude bio-oil) is systematically reviewed and analyzed. The corresponding catalytic characteristics (such as the catalytic effect on the biocrude yield and quality and the related influencing factors) and catalytic mechanisms (e.g., hydrogenation, deoxygenation, decarboxylation, denitrogenation and desulfurization) during algae HTL as well as the approaches for upgrading of biocrude are summarized and analyzed comprehensively. Another potential technological flow for bio-oil production from algae HTL is proposed, and a comparison between direct catalytic HTL and the two-step production method is presented for the first time. Moreover, contemporary problems and subsequent research directions are presented.

Keywords: catalytic hydrothermal; upgrading biocrude; algae; hydrothermal liquefaction; htl

Journal Title: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews
Year Published: 2018

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