Review Article

Analytical Strategies Involved in the Detailed Componential Characterization of Biooil Produced from Lignocellulosic Biomass

Table 1

Contents of classes of organic components contained in typical biooils.

Classes of organic componentsContents (%, wt)

Hydrocarbons1–10
Alcohols2–5
Furans1–5
Aldehydes15–25
Ketones1–5
Carboxylic acids5–20
Esters1–4
Benzene-ring containing species15–30
Sugars15–30
Hetroatom-containing species1–3
Others1–5