DESCRIZIONE
The present invention relates to a method for improving biomass gasification. By the present invention, volatile organometalHcs are contacted with a biomass before or duππg gasification. By this method, the biomass improves gas yields while reducing solid (tar) and liquid yields, In addition, the volatile organometaltics interact with iignin in the biomass to produce methanol which, in turn, results in a stable liquid or oil by¬ product or otherwise stabilizes the gasification process of !he biomass. The presently disclosed method can also lead to increased syngas production and is potentially COa neutral The energy input to the gasification is correspondingly reduced to reduce costs and the environmental impact associated with the gasification process.