Recent progress on catalyst development in biomass tar steam reforming: toluene as a biomass tar model compound

Sulaiman, Sarina and Zainal Abidin, Sumaiya and Osazuwa, Osarieme Uyi and Othman, Nur Hidayati and Setiabudi, Herma Dina (2023) Recent progress on catalyst development in biomass tar steam reforming: toluene as a biomass tar model compound. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 14 (14). pp. 15187-15222. ISSN 21906815

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Abstract

Scientists are currently focusing on eco-friendly and non-polluting fuels, and the production of H2 from biomass has recently garnered attention. Valorization of biomass via catalytic gasification has been proposed as a potential solution to the environmental problems associated with CO2 emissions and global warming. Nonetheless, the process generates tar as a by-product, which poses numerous difficulties for the reaction process. Recently, steam reforming has become a promising method for tar conversion since steam potentially contributes more H2 to the reaction. However, the reaction is endothermic and hence requires the use of a catalyst. This leads to the global challenge which is designing an affordable anti-coking sintering resistance catalyst. This review reports on advances made in the development of catalytic biomass tar reforming, focusing mainly on toluene as the biomass tar model compound. Recent developments in the toluene catalytic steam reforming, reaction pathways, catalyst deactivation studies, and catalyst development were comprehensively reviewed. In addition, the functions of active sites, support, and promoter in the performance of toluene steam reforming were discussed concurrently. The review concluded with an insight into the prospects and challenges of biomass tar reforming technology, as well as a few recommendations for future catalyst development.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	This is a collaboration paper with UMP and UITM
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Steam reforming · Toluene · Biomass · Gasification
Subjects:	T Technology > TP Chemical technology T Technology > TP Chemical technology > TP155 Chemical engineering
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Engineering
Depositing User:	Dr Sarina Sulaiman
Date Deposited:	17 Jan 2025 11:24
Last Modified:	17 Jan 2025 11:25
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/118369

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