Biomass pyrolysis with Fe-Ni-CaO char-based catalyst for efficient green hydrogen generation and bio-oil upgrading via coupled C-H/O-H activation

Key Points

• The research aims to explore an integrated pyrolysis method for hydrogen generation and bio-oil upgrading using a catalyst.
• Used Fe-Ni-CaO/C catalyst for biomass pyrolysis.
• Conducted experiments on H2 generation and aromatic compound production.
• Evaluated the effectiveness of the catalytic approach.
• Achieved significant hydrogen production from biomass.
• Increased selectivity towards aromatic compounds.
• Demonstrated efficiency in carbon-neutral energy generation.