Lignin pyrolysis produces oxygenated bio-oils with poor fuel efficiency. Hence, they are upgraded through hydrodeoxygenation (HDO) leading to the production of oxygen-free molecules and water as by-product. Our objective is to elaborate new catalysts for HDO by combining Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations with experimental studies. HDO includes two deoxygenation routes: hydrogenation of aromatic ring before C-O cleavage (HYD) or direct C-O cleavage - Direct DeOxygenation (DDO). Fe@silica catalysts show a good activity and selectivity toward aromatics. Thus, our work focused on designing such catalysts that promote DDO in order to increase aromatics production under lower H2 pressure. The adsorption energies of phenol and inhibitor...