Biomass-to-Liquid Technologies Review
DENSYS Biomass-to-Liquid Project — January 2025
Authored by: Dang Chuong TA & Oluwajoba Elisalome Oyefusi
This project evaluates diverse biomass-to-liquid (BtL) conversion pathways for sustainable transport fuels, comparing Fischer-Tropsch, hydrothermal liquefaction, pyrolysis, alcohol-to-jet, microbial and algal routes, and advanced electrolysis-based processes.
What We Did
- Conducted multi-criteria analysis of seven major BtL technologies: carbon/energy efficiency, cost, readiness, environmental impacts, flexibility, scalability.
- Modeled future deployment scenarios (2025–2050) for commercial and emerging processes.
- Visualized results with spider plots, tables, and timeline diagrams.
- Assessed technological barriers and strategies for decarbonized fuel production.
- Composed the final report using LaTeX, leveraging icons and advanced formatting for clarity and impact.
Key Results
- Fischer-Tropsch and HTL processes lead short-term commercialization; advanced electrolysis and algal-based routes hold future promise.
- Cost and system integration define large-scale viability of sustainable aviation and transport fuels.
- Effective use of co-products and system integration essential for economic and environmental performance.
Documentation
Technologies and Skills Used
- LaTeX for professional scientific writing
- Techno-economic and life-cycle analysis
- Multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA)
- Scenario modeling for future energy systems
This work demonstrates my ability to synthesize technical literature, evaluate technology pathways, and communicate findings with impactful scientific reporting using LaTeX and effective visual icons.