Presenter Information

Cody Newman, Bates College

Event Website

http://www.bates.edu/mt-david-summit.xml

Start Date

1-4-2011 1:45 PM

End Date

1-4-2011 3:00 PM

Description

Wood-derived biofuels are an attractive alternative to non-renewable petroleum fuels. However, these fuels require substantial catalytic upgrading before they can be utilized in traditional combustion engines. This study provides an overview of the characterization and reactivity of several ruthenium catalysts used to upgrade phenol, a model compound representing a variety of molecules present in wood-based pyrolysis oil.

 
Apr 1st, 1:45 PM Apr 1st, 3:00 PM

Evaluating Ruthenium Catalysts for the Hydrodeoxygenation of Fast Pyrolysis Oil

Wood-derived biofuels are an attractive alternative to non-renewable petroleum fuels. However, these fuels require substantial catalytic upgrading before they can be utilized in traditional combustion engines. This study provides an overview of the characterization and reactivity of several ruthenium catalysts used to upgrade phenol, a model compound representing a variety of molecules present in wood-based pyrolysis oil.

http://scarab.bates.edu/mt_david_summit/MDS2011/02Poster/9