A Review of Biomass Pyrolysis for Production of Fuels: Chemistry, Processing, and Techno-Economic Analysis

Biomass pyrolysis is a thermochemical process that breaks down organic matter in the absence of oxygen, offering a sustainable route for converting biomass into bio-oil, biochar, and syngas. This review provides a comprehensive overview of pyrolysis, focusing on its fundamental principles, modes, an...

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Published in:	Biomass
Main Authors:	Elahe Parvari, Devinder Mahajan, Elizabeth L. Hewitt
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-09-01
Subjects:	biomass pyrolysis pyrolysis chemistry pyrolysis reactors bio-oil upgrading techno-economic analysis
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2673-8783/5/3/54

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