| abstract |
It is provided solid, heterogeneous catalysts for the deoxygenation of esters of free fatty acids and triglycerides, and for the production of hydrocarbons that can be used as biofuels. More particularly, the catalyst comprises at least one metal oxide, the catalyst having a formula AlaCubNicSidTieZnfZrgLahCeiWjSnkGalFemMOnMnoCOpOx, wherein a, b, c, d, g, h, i, j, k, I, m n, o, p and x are the molar ratios of the respective elements, wherein a, b, c, d, h, i, j, k, I, m, n, o and p are > 0, e, f and g are > 0 and x is such that the catalyst is electrically neutral. |