Catalysis for biorefineries – performance criteria for industrial operation

Abstract

Make sure your biorefinery catalyst meets the performance criteria required for industrial application!

Don't Forget Product Recovery in Catalysis Research—Check the Distillation Resistance

“…[5] Catalysis may not alwaysb ea ble to deliver ap roduct stream with acceptable distillation resistance. For example, it may help to identify minor components that may spoil the purification of the target products.…”

“…High product concentration has already been reported as ac ritical parameter for industrial operation. [5] Catalysis may not alwaysb ea ble to deliver ap roduct stream with acceptable distillation resistance. For example, it might be challenging to combine high selectivity and high feed/product concentrations.…”

“…[5] The case studies discussed below are based on examples encountered in biorefineries. Ah igh product concentration has already been identified as one of the four criteria that are key for industrial application.…”

“…Ah igh product concentration has already been identified as one of the four criteria that are key for industrial application. [5] The case studies discussed below are based on examples encountered in biorefineries. However, as imilare xample could equally be developedf or the conversion of crude oil or natural gas to fuels and chemicals.…”

“…[1][2][3] Recent studies from an industrial perspective have discussed the challenges of catalyst stabilitya nd minimum performance levels that are needed for industrialo peration. [4,5] Another industrial facet of catalysis is the consideration of downstream separation and purification of the product. Indeed, the formulation and operation of the catalysts may well impact the affordability (both, difficulty and, consequently,c ost) of the downstream processing.…”