Catalytic effects of various salts of alkali and alkaline earth metals were tested in the direct liquefaction of wood in an aqueous phase without a reducing agent like H2 or CO. A marked effect of sodium, potassium and calcium salts was observed for the production of heavy oils in more than 50% yields.
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