Hydrogenation of TCR-Bio-Oil to Procedure High-Quality Bio-Byproducts

The increasing concern over environmental issues and waste management has driven the development of technologies for valorising paper sludge and generating valuable byproducts. This study explores the hydrogenation of bio-oil produced from paper sludge via Thermo-Catalytic Reforming (TCR®) technology. Hydrogenation was conducted at 350-380°C and 120 bar pressure, utilizing catalysts to convert oil to hydrocarbons. The process resulted in substantial removal of heteroatoms and significantly increased the heating value of the bio-oil and made it suitable as raw diesel or raw petrol. These improvements highlight the potential of hydrogenated TCR®-oils as high-quality biofuels.