Journal of Fundamentals of Renewable Energy and Applications
Open Access

Catalytic reforming for biomass-based fuels: Progress and future perspectives

2^nd Euro Global Summit and Expo on BIOMASS AND BIOENERGY

October 12-13, 2017 London, UK

Izabela S Pieta, A Kazmierczuk, P Kowalik, K Antoniak-Jurak, E Serwicka and W S Epling

Institute of Physical Chemistry Polish Academy of Sciences, Poland

Posters & Accepted Abstracts: J Fundam Renewable Energy Appl

Abstract :

The world networking platforms and regulations for energy sector urge to better use of the primary energy and increase significantly alternative fuels for energy production by 2030. This article describes and review recent research on potential biomass and biomass-waste derived fuels consisting of methanol, ethanol, butanol,and carboxylic acids. These fuels possess a volumetric energy densities of 15.6��?22.7, 20.9��?26.8, and 24.6 (levulinic acid) MJL-1, respectively. Thus biomass can be recognized as a valuable, sustainable, and economic fuel source in comparison to fossil fuels. In present paper, first, we discuss, characterize, and compare all mentioned fuels. Second, we review recent research developments in the continuous preprocessing for syngas production for biofuels production, specifically concentrating on wet, dry and mixed reforming and the catalytic effects on the effluent and process efficiency. Finally, the discussion is provided regarding the future prospects and research needs to realize this technology on a global scale.