Room: Amazon
Date: Wednesday, 20 May 2026
Time: 11:30 - 12:45 CEST
Session code 6BO.5
Biomass valorization for materials and soil health
Optimization of Fast Pyrolysis Conditions to Produce Phenol-Rich Bio-Oils from Olive Stone Residues Under Both Thermal and Catalytic Operation
Short Introductive summary
The present work details the outcomes of an extensive experimental campaign conducted within the framework of the BioPhenom European project, aimed at advancing sustainable production of bio-based phenolic compounds. This study reports on the principal outcomes of exploratory fluidized-bed fast pyrolysis experiments conducted at 400, 500, and 600 °C using lignin-rich olive stone (OS) residues as the feedstock for the production of phenol-rich bio-oils. Pursuing the aim to produce phenol-rich bio-oils from lignin-rich olive stone residues, the catalytic performance of basic metal oxides was systematically investigated, varying both the temperatures and the weight hourly space velocity (WHSV). Specifically, a dolomite catalyst derived from natural dolomite rock - chosen for its low cost, non-toxic, and environmentally friendly nature - was employed, proving to play a pivotal role in steering the product distribution toward the desired outcome.
Presenter
Antonio CAPASSO
STEMS-CNR, STEMS-CNR, ITALY
Presenter's biography
He holds a master's degree in Industrial Chemical Science and Technology at Federico II in Naples. He focused on the SEG process and CO2 capture by steel-making slag. He is currently a research fellow at STEMS-CNR in Naples, focusing on biomass thermochemical processes and modeling syngas upgrading.
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Co-authors:
R. Migliaccio, STEMSTEMS-CNRS-CNR, Napoli, ITALY
A. Basco, STEMS-CNR, Napoli, ITALY
G. Ruoppolo, STEMS-CNR, Napoli, ITALY
M. Urciuolo, STEMS-CNR, Napoli, ITALY
P. Brachi, STEMS-CNR, Napoli, ITALY
Session reference: 6BO.5.1