Integrating Biomass into Petrochemical Processes: A Review of Feedstock Options and Conversion Routes

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Document Type : Review Paper

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1 Chemical and Petroleum Engineering Department, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, 1458889694, Iran

2 Department of Chemistry, Ka.C., Islamic Azad University, Karaj, Iran, 3149968111, Iran

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Integrating biomass-derived feedstocks into petrochemical processes in Iran is a potential path toward environmental sustainability and enhancing sustainable energy and material production in the country. Iran, which is possessing with extensive fossil reserves, is under growing pressure to develop a diversified energy matrix due to greenhouse gas emissions and worldwide climate concerns. biomass, a renewable resource, provides a sustainable path for the production of energy as well as chemical feedstocks. This study illustrates the potential of converting available biomass and waste into fuels and petrochemical intermediates, identifying technologies such as gasification, anaerobic digestion, and hydrothermal carbonization. It also examines Iran’s biomass resources, technological options, and strategic opportunities for integrating biomass-derived streams into the petrochemical value chain. It further considers challenges related to infrastructure development, feedstock logistics, and process optimization, noting that biomass integration offers significant economic and environmental benefits. It concludes that integrating biomass as a renewable energy and chemical feedstock supports Iran’s long-term sustainability goals and reduces dependence on fossil fuels and feedstocks. This approach also promotes rural and industrial development.

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Advances in Environmental Technology

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Available Online from 27 October 2025

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  • Receive Date: 21 July 2025
  • Revise Date: 27 October 2025
  • Accept Date: 27 October 2025

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