Thus far, studies of the hydro/solvothermolysis of biomass have
focused on the total yield or on the bulk properties of the BCO,
such as the molecular weight and the elemental composition. On
the other hand, quantitative analyses of the individual chemicals
in BCO are rare although it is essential for understanding reaction
mechanism in order to develop an efficient BCO upgrading
strategy. In this study, the effects of several parameters on the production
of the major chemical compounds from EFB by means of
hydro/solvothermolysis methods are investigated.