Biomass pyrolysis liquids : upgrading and utilisation

TLDR: A review of the state-of-the-art in bio-diesel technologies can be found in this paper, where the authors present an analytical study of the pyrolysis products for use as fuel in Industrial Firing Plants.

Abstract: 1. The European Energy from Biomass Programme.- 2. A Review of Biomass Pyrolysis and Pyrolysis Technologies.- 3. Direct Catalytic Liquefaction Technology of Biomass: Status and Review.- 4. Upgrading of Pyrolysis Oils by Hydrotreatment.- 5. Charcoal-Water Slurries: State of the Art and Future Prospects.- 6. Contribution to the Analytical Study of Biomass Pyrolysis Oils.- 7. Product Standards for Pyrolysis Products for Use as Fuel in Industrial Firing Plants.- 8. Utilisation of Pyrolysis Liquids in Refineries.- 9. Upgrading of Biomass Pyrolysis Liquids to High-Value Chemicals and Fuel Additives.- 10. Integrated Liquid Fuel Processes.- 11. Environmental Aspects of Gaseous Emissions from Wood Carbonisation and Pyrolysis Processes.- 12. Pilot Plant Requirements.- 13. Biomass Pyrolysis in Brazil: Status Report.- 14. Overview of Thermochemical Conversion of Biomass in Canada.- 15. Pyrolysis in Finland.- 16. Development of Pyrolysis Reactor Concepts in the USA.- 17. Conclusions and Recommendations.