Abstract : In this short review, we survey the historical progress of fast pyrolysis technologies
for thermochemical liquefaction of biomass to produce so-called "bio-oil". Our focus is on
the potential applications of bio-oil as a liquid fuel for heat and power generation. We
point out some of the inherent properties of bio-oil that create difficulties standing in
the way of these applications. Finally, we take a brief look at some processes that aim to
valorize bio-oil by conversion to higher value liquid fuel products.
D. Radlein, A. Quignard. A Short Historical Review of Fast Pyrolysis of
Biomass. Oil & Gas Science and Technology - Revue d'IFP Energies nouvelles, Institut Français du Pétrole, 2013, 68 (4), pp.765-783. ⟨10.2516/ogst/2013162⟩. ⟨hal-01936191⟩
