Biofine HDO Hydrodeoxygenation Catalysts

Hydrodeoxygenation Catalysts for Renewable Feedstocks Traditional hydrodeoxygenation catalysts struggle with renewable feedstocks due to larger molecule size, higher oxygen content, and increased risk of fouling and heat imbalance. The Biofine HDO Series is specifically engineered to overcome these challenges, enabling efficient processing of bio-based and co-processed feedstocks. With tailored pore architectures, Biofine HDO catalysts allow large biomolecules to access internal active sites—delivering higher conversion efficiency, reduced carbon formation, and improved operational stability compared to conventional catalysts. The Biofine HDO Series is designed as a three-layer system for optimal reactor performance: Front-End Conversion: Large-pore front-end catalyst that breaks down heavy molecules and initiates deoxygenation while minimizing coke formation High-Throughput Processing: High-activity “workhorse” catalyst that drives fast, deep conversion of oxygen and sulfur Final Polishing: Final polishing catalyst for removing difficult residual oxygen and fine-tuning product properties This staged configuration distributes reaction severity, improving heat management, reducing fouling risk, and extending catalyst life. The system can be tailored to a wide range of renewable feedstocks, including lignin, fats, and oils.