Biomass Pyrolysis and Clean Energy Production

Biomass pyrolysis technology can realize the green preparation of biofuels and bio-based chemicals. However, due to the high oxygen content of biomass, there are uncontrollable chemical bond breaking in biomass pyrolysis technology. Therefore, the problems of high oxygen content and moisture content, high acidity, low calorific value and complex organic composition in bio-oil limit the commercial development of biomass-based fuels and chemicals. In this chapter, the pyrolysis process parameter and the pyrolysis reactor are discussed. The on-line (catalytic pyrolysis) and off-line (catalytic reforming and esterification) catalytic upgrading methods of bio-oil are included. In addition, applications of biochar and pyrolysis gas co-produced by biomass pyrolysis are described. Finally, a clean energy production model based on biomass catalytic pyrolysis is proposed. The aim of this chapter is to clarify the clean energy production technology, catalytic upgrading methods, pyrolysis by-product utilization and advanced biomass utilization model based on pyrolysis technology.