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Efficient, Environmentally Conscious Conversion of Biomass to Sustainable Fuel and Chemicals

Summary: Researchers at Purdue University developed a process that uses methane to deoxygenate guaiacol, a model compound for upgrading pyrolysis bio-oils by deoxygenation. This process is both economical and feasible, overcoming the high cost of hydrogen gas used in conventional processes.

Technology Benefits: Economic/feasible process for upgrading pyrolysis bio-oilsOvercomes the high-cost of hydrogen gas

Technology Application: Hydrodeoxygenation processes Bio-oils

Detailed Technology Description: Arvind VarmaPurdue Chemical Engineering

Countries: United States

Application No.: None

*Abstract

*Background: Due to its instability, poor combustion performance, and low calorific value, bio-oil is generally upgraded by reducing oxygen content. Hydrodeoxygenation is one commonly used approach. Using hydrogen gas for deoxygenation is expensive given the high cost of production and transportation. A need exists for an efficient process of converting biomass to hydrocarbons using available resources.

*IP Issue Date: None

*IP Type: Provisional

*Stage of Development: Proof of concept

*Web Links: Purdue Office of Technology CommercializationPurdueInnovation and EntrepreneurshipArvind VarmaPurdue Chemical Engineering

Country/Region: USA

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