Zeolite-supported FeMoP catalysts for the hydrodeoxygenation of a raw black poplar bio-oil towards hydrocarbons

In the recent years, bio-oil has been attracting great research attention given its potential as a sustainable source of fuels and platform chemicals. When aiming for the production of chemicals (i.e., aromatics, phenolics), hydrodeoxygenation (HDO) has proven to be a versatile approach for achieving an efficient conversion of the most refractory bio-oil components. In this context, phosphided catalysts are known to provide high HDO activities. However, no studies with raw bio-oil are reported to date.