Application of biochar-based catalysts in biomass upgrading: A review

Cao, Xuefei; Sun, Shaoni; Sun, Runcang

doi:10.1039/c7ra09307a

Cited by 249Thermochemical Biomass Conversion ProcessesCatalysis for Biomass ConversionCatalysis and Hydrodesulfurization Studies

Application of biochar-based catalysts in biomass upgrading: A review

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Cao, Xuefei, Sun, Shaoni, Sun, Runcang·2017·RSC Adv.

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The application of biochars as versatile catalysts and/or catalyst supports for biomass upgrading is systematically overviewed.

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The introduction of acid groups such as SO3OH or -COOH into the hydrochar matrix is commonly used for hydrochar modification and makes it suitable as a solid acid catalyst for cellulose hydrolysis or biodiesel production.
“The introduction of acid groups such as SO 3 OH or -COOH into the hydrochar matrix is commonly used for hydrochar modification and makes it suitable as a solid acid catalyst for cellulose hydrolysis or biodiesel production.”
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Sections 4.1 and 4.2 (page unavailable) say that introducing -SO3H groups into biochar is a common way to make solid-acid catalysts for cellulose hydrolysis and biodiesel production. The claim specifies hydrochar, whereas those catalyst passages discuss biochar generally; section 2 says hydrochar contains carboxyl groups, but does not establish that introducing -COOH groups is a common modification for these uses. (LLM, conf=0.85)
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Authors: Cao, X., Sun, S., & Sun, R.
Affiliations: Beijing Forestry University (CN)
Beijing Key Laboratory of Lignocellulosic Chemistry
Corresponding author: Cao, Xuefei
ORCID: Cao, Xuefei
Sun, Runcang
Venue: RSC Adv.
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Published: 2017
Volume: 7
Issue: 77
Pages: 48793-48805
ISSN: 2046-2069 (ISSN-L)
DOI: 10.1039/c7ra09307a
OpenAlex: W2766686734
Cited by: 249
References: 101
Citations by year: 2026: 26 · 2025: 29 · 2024: 41 · 2023: 35 · 2022: 37 · 2021: 39 · 2020: 23 · 2019: 13 · 2018: 5 · 2017: 1
FWCI: 5.18
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: gold
doi.org
Licence: cc-by
Locations: RSC Advances (publishedVersion, cc-by)
Funders: National Natural Science Foundation of China (31700518)
Topics: Physical Sciences › Engineering › Biomedical Engineering › Thermochemical Biomass Conversion Processes
Physical Sciences › Engineering › Biomedical Engineering › Catalysis for Biomass Conversion
Physical Sciences › Engineering › Mechanical Engineering › Catalysis and Hydrodesulfurization Studies
Keywords: biochar, biochar catalyst, biomass valorization, catalyst supports, biomass conversion

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