PNNL

Abstract

Laboratory work has begun anew this past winter on upgrading by catalytic hydrogenation of fast pyrolysis oil produced from biomass. The work scope, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Richland, Washington, USA, involves testing and assessment of new catalyst formulations in the hydrogenation using both batch and continuous-flow reactor systems. There is also an effort in updating the processing economics in light of new reaction conditions, products, and hydrogen requirements. The work involves collaborations with ENSYN Technologies, Inc. and DynaMotive Energy Systems, who are providing bio-oils for testing.