Production of Advanced Biofuels: A Review of Catalytic Hydrothermal Liquefaction of Biomass Using Iron-Based Catalysts

Abstract

This study explores the catalytic hydrothermal liquefaction of a wide range of biomass feedstock using iron-based catalysts. The utilization of biofuels pre-sents an optimistic answer to the persistent challenges of climate change and the dwindling of finite fuel sources. By deriving these biofuels from renewable biomass sources, we can decrease our dependency on limited resources and strive toward a more sustainable future. In addition to powering our homes and vehicles, biofuels hold great potential as an indispensable raw material for the creation of valuable chemicals. By continuously exploring innovative methods to harness the power of biofuels, we can facilitate the path to a world that is cleaner, greener, and more prosperous for future generations. Using iron-based catalysts in the HTL process provides opportunities to increase biofuel yield, improve its quality, and make it more environmentally sustaina-ble. By reviewing recent literature, this study provides valuable insights into the catalytic mechanisms, process optimization strategies, and product char-acteristics associated with biofuel production via HTL with iron-based cata-lysts. The key findings highlight the role of iron-based catalysts in promoting important chemical transformations, such as depolymerization, deoxygena-tion, and hydrogenation, which lead to improved biofuel properties. Addi-tionally, the review discusses how various biomass feedstocks and catalyst formulations affect biofuel yield and quality.