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ReviewNanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Catalytic Pyrolysis of Biomass: A Review of Zeolite, Carbonaceous, and Metal Oxide Catalysts.

Weiqiang Sun, Yihong Yan, Yuxin Wei, Jingjing Ma, Zhenchuan Niu, Guang Hu

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Review in Nanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

6 citing papers in PubMed.

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  2. Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026
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  6. Heterogeneous Photocatalysts Based on Nanocomposites.Nanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Weiqiang SunSchool of Nuclear Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China.
Yihong YanSchool of Nuclear Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China.
Yuxin WeiSchool of Human Settlements and Civil Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China.
Jingjing MaSchool of Human Settlements and Civil Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China.
Zhenchuan NiuSchool of Human Settlements and Civil Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China.
Guang HuSchool of Nuclear Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China.

Funding

China National Postdoctoral Program for Innovative Talents GZC20232090National Natural Science Foundation of China No. 12305354
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This review provides an exploration of various catalytic pyrolysis techniques for bio-oil production, focusing on the effects of different pyrolysis methods (slow, fast, and flash pyrolysis) on bio-oil yield and composition. The review also discusses key factors influencing bio-oil production, including feedstock composition (cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin), and the role of catalytic materials in enhancing yield and product selectivity. Three primary classes of catalysts-zeolites, carbonaceous materials, and metal oxides-are thoroughly examined, with a discussion on the differences between bulk catalysts and nanocatalysts. The paper highlights how these catalysts influence the formation of bio-oil components such as phenols, hydrocarbons, and oxygenated compounds. Furthermore, this review discusses recent advancements in catalyst design and modifications to optimize bio-oil production. This review provides the latest advancements in catalytic pyrolysis, emphasizing the correlation between catalyst properties and the resulting products. It aims to offer valuable insights into the future potential of catalytic pyrolysis for efficient biomass conversion and sustainable biofuel production.

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biomasscarbonaceous materialsmetal oxidespyrolysiszeolites

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PMID40214537
PMCPMC11990603

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