Esterification of bio-oil from mallee (Eucalyptus loxophleba ssp. gratiae) leaves with a solid acid catalyst: Conversion of the cyclic ether and terpenoids into hydrocarbons

► Esterification of bio-oil from eucalyptus leaves was investigated. ► N-containing organics in the bio-oil poisoned the solid acid catalyst. ► Cyclic ethers in bio-oil were converted into hydrocarbons during esterification. ► Terpenoids were converted into aromatics via dehydration, isomerisation, and aromatization.