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Biochemicals and Biofuels from Hydrodeoxygenation of Lignin-derived Phenolics

 

2024-2025 USDA-NIFA Limited Competitive Research Support Award

 

Principal Investigators and Affiliations:

PI: Drs. Zishu Cao and Fernando Resende, The University of Texas-Tyler

Graduate Student: Charles Defor

Funded: $89,568

Start Date: 10/1/2024

End Date: 6/30/2025

 

Objectives

  1. Develop nickel embedded HZSM-5 zeolite nanosheets bifunctional catalyst.
  2. Evaluate the catalytic properties with simulated phenolics and characterization of catalyst physicochemical properties.

 

Expected Project Outcomes

The graduate student will receive comprehensive training in material development and catalysis upon completion of this project. Successfully completing this project will provide fundamental insights into bifunctional catalysts for HDO of phenolics and deliver essential technology for converting lignin into biochemicals and biofuels in the United States.

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