Conversion of biomass-derived fatty acids and derivatives into hydrocarbons using a metal-free hydrodeoxygenation process†
Abstract
A metal-free hydrodeoxygenation process was developed for the production of hydrocarbons from biomass-derived fatty acids and derivatives. Biomass-derived fatty acids and derivatives were converted to alkanes and alkenes under mild reaction conditions. Furthermore, this catalytic system can also be applied to convert real biomass with satisfactory results.