ABSTRACT

Abstract ....................................................................................................................30 3.1 Introduction .....................................................................................................30 3.2 Biomass Conversion Processes ....................................................................... 32

3.2.1 Thermochemical Conversion Processes ............................................. 32 3.2.1.1 Combustion ......................................................................... 32 3.2.1.2 Gasication ......................................................................... 33 3.2.1.3 Pyrolysis .............................................................................. 33 3.2.1.4 Liquefaction ........................................................................34 3.2.1.5 Hydrogenation .....................................................................34