From biomass to advanced bio-fuel by catalytic pyrolysis/hydro-processing: Hydrodeoxygenation of bio-oil derived from biomass catalytic pyrolysis

► Compared hydrodeoxygenation studies of model compounds and bio-oil were carried out. ► Bio-oil from catalytic pyrolysis is easier hydrodeoxygenation than from pyrolysis. ► Improved catalyst can smoothly process bio-oil with higher oxygen content. ► Synergy between catalytic pyrolysis and bio-oil hydro-processing was found.