We design and investigate catalysts for the conversion of waste lignocellulosic biomass to Fuels & Chemicals via pyrolysis liquefaction in the following projects: | |
Catalyst design - Catalyst are designed for the selective in situ catalytic de-oxygenation of lignocellulosic biomass to make a fuel compatible bio-oil. | |
Aqueous phase – Not only the use of the organic phase, but also the use of the aqueous phase is researched in situ using ATR-IR spectroscopy. | |
Different pathways to convert waste lignin into useful green chemicals are investigated. | |
Humins – Catalytic routes for the valorisation of humin by-products formed during biomass processing are investigated |
Publications
Design of efficient catalysts for gasificaton of biomass-derived waste streams in hot compressed water – Towards indurstial applicability Dennis de Vlieger (Finalized 2013) | |
Desing of efficient catalyst for steam reforming of pyrolysis oil to hydrogen – Towards a green and sustainable future B. Matas Guëll (Finalized 2009) | |
A further step toward H2 in automobile: development of an efficient bi-functional catalyst for single stage water gas shift Khalid Ghazi Azzam (Finalized 2008) |