Catálisis y Biomasa
Una Dupla Prometedora para la Producción de Energía Renovable
Abstract
Biomass comprises organic materials such as agricultural, forestry, and food waste, making it a valuable source of renewable energy due to its abundance and regenerative capacity. The catalytic activation of biomass represents a promising pathway to generate renewable energy and contribute to climate change mitigation and sustainable development. However, efficiently converting biomass into usable energy poses challenges due to its complex structure. Typically, biomass activation requires catalysts to facilitate its degradation and transformation into useful products, such as biofuels and high-value-added chemicals. The main function of these catalysts is to accelerate reaction rates, reduce required temperatures and pressures, and enhance reaction selectivity. Research in this field focuses on developing catalysts that are more active, selective, and stable, thereby utilizing biomass as a renewable resource and advancing towards a more sustainable economy.
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