Chemicals from Lignin by Catalytic Fast Pyrolysis, from Product Control to Reaction Mechanism
Zhiqiang Ma,
Victoria Custodis,
Patrick Hemberger,
Christian Bährle,
Frédéric Vogel,
Gunnar Jeschk,
Jeroen A. van Bokhoven
Affiliations
Zhiqiang Ma
Institute for Chemical and Bioengineering ETH Zurich HCI E 127, Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 1 CH-8093 Zurich, Switzerland
Victoria Custodis
Institute for Chemical and Bioengineering ETH Zurich HCI E 127, Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 1 CH-8093 Zurich, Switzerland
Patrick Hemberger
Molecular Dynamics Group Paul Scherrer Institute, CH-5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland
Christian Bährle
Research Dept. General Energy Paul Scherrer Institute, CH-5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland
Frédéric Vogel
Research Dept. General Energy Paul Scherrer Institute, CH-5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland
Gunnar Jeschk
Laboratory for Physical Chemistry ETH Zurich HCI F 227, CH-8093 Zürich, Switzerland
Jeroen A. van Bokhoven
Institute for Chemical and Bioengineering ETH Zurich HCI E 127, Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 1 CH-8093 Zurich, Switzerland; Laboratory for Catalysis and Sustainable Chemistry Paul Scherrer Institute, CH-5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland. [email protected]
Conversion of lignin into renewable and value-added chemicals by thermal processes, especially pyrolysis, receives great attention. The products may serve as feedstock for chemicals and fuels and contribute to the development of a sustainable society. However, the application of lignin conversion is limited by the low selectivity from lignin to the desired products. The opportunities for catalysis to selectively convert lignin into useful chemicals by catalytic fast pyrolysis and our efforts to elucidate the mechanism of lignin pyrolysis are discussed. Possible research directions will be identified.
