Abstract

The present disclosure provides a method for producing an oxygenated hydrocarbons from an aqueous feed stream, which involves hydrodeoxygenation (HDO) and catalytically upgrading the heavy components of the HDO products. The oxygenate streams from the HDO products and the upgraded heavy components can be combined to form an upgraded oxygenate stream, which can then be converted to useful compounds by acid condensation (AC). Advantageously, the present method can reduce coking on the AC catalysts while maintaining high overall yield of useful compounds.

IPC Classes  ?

• C10G 65/12 - Treatment of hydrocarbon oils by two or more hydrotreatment processes only plural serial stages only including cracking steps and other hydrotreatment steps

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a method for producing an oxygenated hydrocarbons from an aqueous feed stream, which involves hydrodeoxygenation (HDO) and catalytically upgrading the heavy components of the HDO products. The oxygenate streams from the HDO products and the upgraded heavy components can be combined to form an upgraded oxygenate stream, which can then be converted to useful compounds by acid condensation (AC). Advantageously, the present method can reduce coking on the AC catalysts while maintaining high overall yield of useful compounds.

IPC Classes  ?

• C10G 3/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oxygen-containing organic materials, e.g. fatty oils, fatty acids
• C10G 65/12 - Treatment of hydrocarbon oils by two or more hydrotreatment processes only plural serial stages only including cracking steps and other hydrotreatment steps

Abstract

22NH3NH3 / m2; and the support has a basic site density of 0.006 to 0.015 wt%/m2 as measured by the MBOH test. Also described is a method for producing a zirconia supporting starting from zirconia or zirconium hydroxide as raw materials.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 21/06 - Silicon, titanium, zirconium or hafniumOxides or hydroxides thereof
• B01J 35/63 - Pore volume
• B01J 37/00 - Processes, in general, for preparing catalystsProcesses, in general, for activation of catalysts

Abstract

The specification describes an acid condensation catalyst comprising: a zeolite having a pore size of 10 tetrahedral atoms, a porosity of ≥ 0.05 mL/g in the range of 20-100 Å, and a silica : alumina ratio (SAR) of 10 to 50; an alumina binder in which the zeolite is dispersed; and at least one metal; wherein the acid condensation catalyst has a porosity of ≥ 0.06 mL/g in the range of 20-100 Å as measured by physisorption using the BJH method. Also described is a method for preparing the catalyst, and a process of carrying out acid condensation on a feed stream comprising one or more oxygenated compounds, which is carried out in the presence of a catalyst as described.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 29/46 - Iron group metals or copper
• B01J 35/63 - Pore volume
• C07C 1/24 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon starting from organic compounds containing only oxygen atoms as hetero atoms by elimination of water
• C10G 3/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oxygen-containing organic materials, e.g. fatty oils, fatty acids

Abstract

The specification describes a catalyst for the hydrodeoxygenation of alcohols, comprising: 0.1 to 1.5 wt% palladium; 1.0 to 5.0 wt% molybdenum; and 0.05 to 0.5 wt% tin; on a zirconia support. Also described is a method for manufacturing the catalyst and a hydrodeoxygenation process using the catalyst.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 23/652 - Chromium, molybdenum or tungsten
• B01J 37/02 - Impregnation, coating or precipitation
• C07C 29/00 - Preparation of compounds having hydroxy or O-metal groups bound to a carbon atom not belonging to a six-membered aromatic ring

Abstract

The present disclosure provides systems and methods for producing aromatic compounds in high yield from a mixed aromatic feed stream. Also disclosed are systems and methods for producing aromatic compounds in high yield from oxygenated hydrocarbons such as carbohydrates, sugars, sugar alcohols, sugar degradation products, and the like.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 6/12 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from hydrocarbons containing a different number of carbon atoms by redistribution reactions by conversion at a saturated carbon-to-carbon bond of exclusively hydrocarbons containing a six-membered aromatic ring
• C07C 7/00 - Purification, separation or stabilisation of hydrocarbonsUse of additives
• C07C 7/05 - Purification, separation or stabilisation of hydrocarbonsUse of additives by distillation with the aid of auxiliary compounds
• C07C 7/09 - Purification, separation or stabilisation of hydrocarbonsUse of additives by fractional condensation
• C10G 3/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oxygen-containing organic materials, e.g. fatty oils, fatty acids

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a method for producing hydrogen in an aqueous phase reforming process using a water-soluble oxygenated hydrocarbon under improved conditions. The present method can be used to produce hydrogen from glycerol at reduced pressure and significantly increased hydrogen yield.

IPC Classes  ?

• C01B 3/32 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by reaction of gaseous or liquid organic compounds with gasifying agents, e.g. water, carbon dioxide, air

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a method for producing hydrogen in an aqueous phase reforming process using a water-soluble oxygenated hydrocarbon under improved conditions. The present method can be used to produce hydrogen from glycerol at reduced pressure and significantly increased hydrogen yield.

IPC Classes  ?

• C01B 3/32 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by reaction of gaseous or liquid organic compounds with gasifying agents, e.g. water, carbon dioxide, air

Abstract

The present disclosure provides reactor systems and methods that use in-line measurement of refractive index for monitoring and controlling a catalytic reaction for hydrogen production. An outcome of the catalytic reaction (e.g., total organic carbon level) can be determined using the refractive index data measured in-line from a product stream. Advantageously, the present reactor system can include a control unit for acquiring in-line refractive index data, determining the reaction outcome, and adjusting the catalyst and/or reaction conditions according to the determined outcome, so that progress of the catalytic reaction can be controlled automatically.

IPC Classes  ?

• C01B 3/40 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by reaction of gaseous or liquid organic compounds with gasifying agents, e.g. water, carbon dioxide, air by reaction of hydrocarbons with gasifying agents using catalysts characterised by the catalyst

Abstract

The present disclosure provides reactor systems and methods that use in-line measurement of refractive index for monitoring and controlling a catalytic reaction for hydrogen production. An outcome of the catalytic reaction (e.g., total organic carbon level) can be determined using the refractive index data measured in-line from a product stream. Advantageously, the present reactor system can include a control unit for acquiring in-line refractive index data, determining the reaction outcome, and adjusting the catalyst and/or reaction conditions according to the determined outcome, so that progress of the catalytic reaction can be controlled automatically.

IPC Classes  ?

• C01B 3/32 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by reaction of gaseous or liquid organic compounds with gasifying agents, e.g. water, carbon dioxide, air
• G01N 21/41 - RefractivityPhase-affecting properties, e.g. optical path length

Abstract

The present disclosure provides an improved method for preparing a carbon supported Pt—Re catalyst (Pt—Re/C) using a soluble non-chlorinated Pt material as a Pt source. The catalysts prepared by the methods described herein can achieve the same level of catalytic capacity as that of the catalysts prepared by the conventional method using chlorinated Pt precursors.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 37/02 - Impregnation, coating or precipitation
• B01J 21/18 - Carbon
• B01J 23/656 - Manganese, technetium or rhenium
• B01J 33/00 - Protection of catalysts, e.g. by coating
• B01J 35/30 - Catalysts, in general, characterised by their form or physical properties characterised by their physical properties
• B01J 37/08 - Heat treatment
• B01J 37/18 - Reducing with gases containing free hydrogen
• C01B 3/32 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by reaction of gaseous or liquid organic compounds with gasifying agents, e.g. water, carbon dioxide, air

Abstract

The present disclosure provides an improved method for preparing a carbon supported Pt-Re catalyst (Pt-Re/C) using a soluble non-chlorinated Pt material as a Pt source. The catalysts prepared by the methods described herein can achieve the same level of catalytic capacity as that of the catalysts prepared by the conventional method using chlorinated Pt precursors.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 21/18 - Carbon
• B01J 23/656 - Manganese, technetium or rhenium
• B01J 37/02 - Impregnation, coating or precipitation

Abstract

The present disclosure provides systems and methods for regenerating a hydrogenation catalyst with reduced water consumption and/or shortened overall regeneration time. The method can include contacting a fouled hydrogenation catalyst with a first flushing medium comprising water and a gaseous phase comprising oxygen and optionally a second flushing medium comprising water and a gaseous phase comprising at least 90% nitrogen by volume. The method can further include treating the effluents of the flushing mediums by ion exchange resin to remove impurities in the effluents.

IPC Classes  ?

• C10G 3/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oxygen-containing organic materials, e.g. fatty oils, fatty acids
• B01J 38/04 - Gas or vapour treatingTreating by using liquids vaporisable upon contacting spent catalyst
• B01J 38/12 - Treating with free oxygen-containing gas
• B01J 38/70 - Wet oxidation of material submerged in liquid
• C07C 29/132 - Preparation of compounds having hydroxy or O-metal groups bound to a carbon atom not belonging to a six-membered aromatic ring by reduction of an oxygen-containing functional group
• C07C 29/60 - Preparation of compounds having hydroxy or O-metal groups bound to a carbon atom not belonging to a six-membered aromatic ring by elimination of hydroxy groups, e.g. by dehydration

Abstract

The present disclosure provides systems and methods for regenerating a hydrogenation catalyst with reduced water consumption and/or shortened overall regeneration time. The method can include contacting a fouled hydrogenation catalyst with a first flushing medium comprising water and a gaseous phase comprising oxygen and optionally a second flushing medium comprising water and a gaseous phase comprising at least 90% nitrogen by volume. The method can further include treating the effluents of the flushing mediums by ion exchange resin to remove impurities in the effluents.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 38/70 - Wet oxidation of material submerged in liquid
• B01J 23/46 - Ruthenium, rhodium, osmium or iridium
• B01J 23/96 - Regeneration or reactivation of catalysts comprising metals, oxides or hydroxides of the noble metals
• B01J 38/02 - Heat treatment
• B01J 38/12 - Treating with free oxygen-containing gas
• C07C 1/22 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon starting from organic compounds containing only oxygen atoms as hetero atoms by reduction

Abstract

The present disclosure provides systems and methods for producing a regenerated hydrogenation catalyst used for hydrogenating a biomass feedstock. The method can include a regeneration cycle, in which a fouled hydrogenation catalyst is contacted with (a) a first flushing medium comprising water and a gaseous phase comprising oxygen and (b) a second flushing medium comprising water and a gaseous phase comprising at least 90% nitrogen by volume. In particular, multiple regeneration cycles can be used to improve efficiency in removing sulfur-containing impurities from the fouled catalyst.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 38/18 - Treating with free oxygen-containing gas with subsequent reactive gas treating
• B01J 23/46 - Ruthenium, rhodium, osmium or iridium

Abstract

The present disclosure provides systems and methods for producing a regenerated hydrogenation catalyst used for hydrogenating a biomass feedstock. The method can include a regeneration cycle, in which a fouled hydrogenation catalyst is contacted with (a) a first flushing medium comprising water and a gaseous phase comprising oxygen and (b) a second flushing medium comprising water and a gaseous phase comprising at least 90% nitrogen by volume. In particular, multiple regeneration cycles can be used to improve efficiency in removing sulfur-containing impurities from the fouled catalyst.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 23/96 - Regeneration or reactivation of catalysts comprising metals, oxides or hydroxides of the noble metals
• B01J 38/04 - Gas or vapour treatingTreating by using liquids vaporisable upon contacting spent catalyst
• B01J 38/06 - Gas or vapour treatingTreating by using liquids vaporisable upon contacting spent catalyst using steam
• B01J 38/14 - Treating with free oxygen-containing gas with control of oxygen content in oxidation gas
• B01J 23/46 - Ruthenium, rhodium, osmium or iridium
• B01J 21/18 - Carbon
• C10G 3/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oxygen-containing organic materials, e.g. fatty oils, fatty acids
• B01J 21/20 - Regeneration or reactivation
• B01J 38/16 - Oxidation gas comprising essentially steam and oxygen
• B01J 38/48 - Liquid treating or treating in liquid phase, e.g. dissolved or suspended
• C07C 29/149 - Preparation of compounds having hydroxy or O-metal groups bound to a carbon atom not belonging to a six-membered aromatic ring by reduction of an oxygen-containing functional group of C=O containing groups, e.g. —COOH of carboxylic acids or derivatives thereof with hydrogen or hydrogen-containing gases

Abstract

6-8 aromatic compounds are disclosed. Also disclosed are processes, catalysts, and reactor systems for producing aromatic compounds and liquid fuels from oxygenated hydrocarbons, such as carbohydrates, sugars, sugar alcohols, sugar degradation products, and the like.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 4/18 - Catalytic processes
• B01D 3/14 - Fractional distillation
• C07C 1/22 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon starting from organic compounds containing only oxygen atoms as hetero atoms by reduction
• C07C 5/11 - Partial hydrogenation
• C07C 7/00 - Purification, separation or stabilisation of hydrocarbonsUse of additives
• C07C 7/04 - Purification, separation or stabilisation of hydrocarbonsUse of additives by distillation

Abstract

The present disclosure provides systems and methods for producing aromatic compounds in high yield from a mixed aromatic feed stream. Also disclosed are systems and methods for producing aromatic compounds in high yield from oxygenated hydrocarbons such as carbohydrates, sugars, sugar alcohols, sugar degradation products, and the like.

IPC Classes  ?

• C10G 45/62 - Refining of hydrocarbon oils using hydrogen or hydrogen-generating compounds to change the structural skeleton of some of the hydrocarbon content without cracking the other hydrocarbons present, e.g. lowering pour pointSelective hydrocracking of normal paraffins characterised by the catalyst used containing platinum group metals or compounds thereof
• C10G 45/64 - Refining of hydrocarbon oils using hydrogen or hydrogen-generating compounds to change the structural skeleton of some of the hydrocarbon content without cracking the other hydrocarbons present, e.g. lowering pour pointSelective hydrocracking of normal paraffins characterised by the catalyst used containing crystalline alumino-silicates, e.g. molecular sieves
• C10G 47/18 - Crystalline alumino-silicate carriers the catalyst containing platinum group metals or compounds thereof
• C10G 47/20 - Crystalline alumino-silicate carriers the catalyst containing other metals or compounds thereof
• C10G 3/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oxygen-containing organic materials, e.g. fatty oils, fatty acids
• C07C 6/12 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from hydrocarbons containing a different number of carbon atoms by redistribution reactions by conversion at a saturated carbon-to-carbon bond of exclusively hydrocarbons containing a six-membered aromatic ring

Abstract

The present disclosure provides systems and methods for producing aromatic compounds in high yield from a mixed aromatic feed stream. Also disclosed are systems and methods for producing aromatic compounds in high yield from oxygenated hydrocarbons such as carbohydrates, sugars, sugar alcohols, sugar degradation products, and the like.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 6/12 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from hydrocarbons containing a different number of carbon atoms by redistribution reactions by conversion at a saturated carbon-to-carbon bond of exclusively hydrocarbons containing a six-membered aromatic ring
• C07C 7/00 - Purification, separation or stabilisation of hydrocarbonsUse of additives
• C07C 7/05 - Purification, separation or stabilisation of hydrocarbonsUse of additives by distillation with the aid of auxiliary compounds
• C07C 7/09 - Purification, separation or stabilisation of hydrocarbonsUse of additives by fractional condensation
• C10G 3/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oxygen-containing organic materials, e.g. fatty oils, fatty acids

Abstract

6-8 aromatic compounds are disclosed. Also disclosed are processes, catalysts, and reactor systems for producing aromatic compounds and liquid fuels from oxygenated hydrocarbons, such as carbohydrates, sugars, sugar alcohols, sugar degradation products, and the like.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 4/18 - Catalytic processes
• B01D 3/14 - Fractional distillation
• C07C 1/22 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon starting from organic compounds containing only oxygen atoms as hetero atoms by reduction
• C07C 5/11 - Partial hydrogenation
• C07C 7/00 - Purification, separation or stabilisation of hydrocarbonsUse of additives
• C07C 7/04 - Purification, separation or stabilisation of hydrocarbonsUse of additives by distillation

Abstract

11+6-86-8 aromatic compounds are disclosed. Also disclosed are processes, catalysts, and reactor systems for producing aromatic compounds and liquid fuels from oxygenated hydrocarbons, such as carbohydrates, sugars, sugar alcohols, sugar degradation products, and the like.

IPC Classes  ?

• C10G 45/62 - Refining of hydrocarbon oils using hydrogen or hydrogen-generating compounds to change the structural skeleton of some of the hydrocarbon content without cracking the other hydrocarbons present, e.g. lowering pour pointSelective hydrocracking of normal paraffins characterised by the catalyst used containing platinum group metals or compounds thereof
• C10G 45/70 - Aromatisation of hydrocarbon oil fractions with catalysts containing platinum group metals or compounds thereof
• C10G 69/04 - Treatment of hydrocarbon oils by at least one hydrotreatment process and at least one other conversion process plural serial stages only including at least one step of catalytic cracking in the absence of hydrogen
• C10G 69/12 - Treatment of hydrocarbon oils by at least one hydrotreatment process and at least one other conversion process plural serial stages only including at least one polymerisation or alkylation step
• C10G 3/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oxygen-containing organic materials, e.g. fatty oils, fatty acids

Abstract

The present disclosure provides methods for producing a regenerated hydrogenation catalyst from a fouled hydrogenation catalyst having a total surface area and at least one associated impurity. The method can include maintaining contact between the fouled hydrogenation catalyst and a flushing medium that comprises water, oxygen, and an inert or diluent gas at a regeneration temperature and a regeneration pressure sufficient to remove at least a portion of the at least one impurity from the hydrogenation catalyst to produce the regenerated hydrogenation catalyst, where the regenerated hydrogenation catalyst is characterized as retaining at least 70% of the activity of the hydrogenation catalyst.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 38/70 - Wet oxidation of material submerged in liquid
• B01J 23/46 - Ruthenium, rhodium, osmium or iridium
• B01J 23/96 - Regeneration or reactivation of catalysts comprising metals, oxides or hydroxides of the noble metals
• B01J 21/18 - Carbon
• C13K 1/02 - GlucoseGlucose-containing syrups obtained by saccharification of cellulosic materials

Abstract

The present disclosure provides methods for producing a regenerated hydrogenation catalyst from a fouled hydrogenation catalyst having a total surface area and at least one associated impurity. The method can include maintaining contact between the fouled hydrogenation catalyst and a flushing medium that comprises water, oxygen, and an inert or diluent gas at a regeneration temperature and a regeneration pressure sufficient to remove at least a portion of the at least one impurity from the hydrogenation catalyst to produce the regenerated hydrogenation catalyst, where the regenerated hydrogenation catalyst is characterized as retaining at least 70% of the activity of the hydrogenation catalyst.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 38/48 - Liquid treating or treating in liquid phase, e.g. dissolved or suspended
• B01J 38/70 - Wet oxidation of material submerged in liquid
• B01J 23/96 - Regeneration or reactivation of catalysts comprising metals, oxides or hydroxides of the noble metals
• C07C 29/141 - Preparation of compounds having hydroxy or O-metal groups bound to a carbon atom not belonging to a six-membered aromatic ring by reduction of an oxygen-containing functional group of C=O containing groups, e.g. —COOH of a —CHO group with hydrogen or hydrogen-containing gases
• C07C 29/145 - Preparation of compounds having hydroxy or O-metal groups bound to a carbon atom not belonging to a six-membered aromatic ring by reduction of an oxygen-containing functional group of C=O containing groups, e.g. —COOH of ketones with hydrogen or hydrogen-containing gases

Abstract

8+ hydrocarbons using heterogenous catalysts. The product stream may be separated and further processed for use in chemical applications, or as a neat fuel or a blending component in jet fuel and diesel fuel, or as heavy oils for lubricant and/or fuel oil applications.

IPC Classes  ?

• C10G 3/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oxygen-containing organic materials, e.g. fatty oils, fatty acids
• C10L 1/04 - Liquid carbonaceous fuels essentially based on blends of hydrocarbons
• C10L 1/08 - Liquid carbonaceous fuels essentially based on blends of hydrocarbons for compression ignition

Goods & Services

chemicals for use in industry, namely, chemicals for use in the manufacture of polymers, fuel additives, solvents, and reagents

Abstract

The present invention provides processes for catalytic deconstruction of biomass using a solvent produced in a bioreforming reaction.

IPC Classes  ?

• C13K 1/02 - GlucoseGlucose-containing syrups obtained by saccharification of cellulosic materials
• C08B 30/12 - Degraded or non-chemically modified starchBleaching of starch
• C13K 13/00 - Sugars not otherwise provided for in this class
• B01J 23/52 - Gold
• C07B 63/00 - PurificationSeparation specially adapted for the purpose of recovering organic compoundsStabilisationUse of additives
• C10G 3/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oxygen-containing organic materials, e.g. fatty oils, fatty acids
• C10G 1/06 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oil shale, oil-sand, or non-melting solid carbonaceous or similar materials, e.g. wood, coal by destructive hydrogenation
• B01J 23/68 - Silver or gold with arsenic, antimony, bismuth, vanadium, niobium, tantalum, polonium, chromium, molybdenum, tungsten, manganese, technetium or rhenium
• B01J 23/46 - Ruthenium, rhodium, osmium or iridium
• C07C 29/132 - Preparation of compounds having hydroxy or O-metal groups bound to a carbon atom not belonging to a six-membered aromatic ring by reduction of an oxygen-containing functional group
• B01J 23/652 - Chromium, molybdenum or tungsten
• B01J 20/34 - Regenerating or reactivating

Abstract

A method for producing a fuel mixture of C4 to C12 hydrocarbon fuel components which contains a combination of (a) a biologically-derived high octane hydrocarbon fuel and (b) one or more fuel components.

IPC Classes  ?

• C10G 3/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oxygen-containing organic materials, e.g. fatty oils, fatty acids

Abstract

4+ compounds useful as fuels and chemicals.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 45/60 - Preparation of compounds having C=O groups bound only to carbon or hydrogen atomsPreparation of chelates of such compounds from heterocyclic compounds with oxygen as the only hetero atom in six-membered rings
• C07C 29/60 - Preparation of compounds having hydroxy or O-metal groups bound to a carbon atom not belonging to a six-membered aromatic ring by elimination of hydroxy groups, e.g. by dehydration
• C07C 1/24 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon starting from organic compounds containing only oxygen atoms as hetero atoms by elimination of water
• C12P 19/02 - Monosaccharides
• C12P 19/14 - Preparation of compounds containing saccharide radicals produced by the action of a carbohydrase, e.g. by alpha-amylase
• C10L 1/02 - Liquid carbonaceous fuels essentially based on components consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen only
• C10G 3/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oxygen-containing organic materials, e.g. fatty oils, fatty acids

Abstract

The present invention provides processes for deconstructing biomass to produce aqueous and organic products using a solvent produced in a bioreforming reaction.

IPC Classes  ?

• C13K 1/02 - GlucoseGlucose-containing syrups obtained by saccharification of cellulosic materials
• C10G 1/06 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oil shale, oil-sand, or non-melting solid carbonaceous or similar materials, e.g. wood, coal by destructive hydrogenation
• C08H 8/00 - Macromolecular compounds derived from lignocellulosic materials
• C08H 7/00 - LigninModified ligninHigh-molecular-weight products derived therefrom

Abstract

The present invention provides processes for catalytic deconstruction of biomass using a solvent produced in a bioreforming reaction.

IPC Classes  ?

• C13K 1/02 - GlucoseGlucose-containing syrups obtained by saccharification of cellulosic materials
• B01J 23/46 - Ruthenium, rhodium, osmium or iridium
• B01J 23/52 - Gold
• B01J 23/68 - Silver or gold with arsenic, antimony, bismuth, vanadium, niobium, tantalum, polonium, chromium, molybdenum, tungsten, manganese, technetium or rhenium
• C10G 1/06 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oil shale, oil-sand, or non-melting solid carbonaceous or similar materials, e.g. wood, coal by destructive hydrogenation
• C10G 3/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oxygen-containing organic materials, e.g. fatty oils, fatty acids

Abstract

The present invention provides processes for deconstructing biomass using a solvent produced in a bioreforming reaction.

IPC Classes  ?

• C13K 13/00 - Sugars not otherwise provided for in this class
• C10G 1/06 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oil shale, oil-sand, or non-melting solid carbonaceous or similar materials, e.g. wood, coal by destructive hydrogenation
• C10G 3/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oxygen-containing organic materials, e.g. fatty oils, fatty acids
• C08B 30/12 - Degraded or non-chemically modified starchBleaching of starch
• C08H 8/00 - Macromolecular compounds derived from lignocellulosic materials

Abstract

12 hydrocarbon fuel components, all of which hydrocarbon fuel components have been derived, whether directly or indirectly, from the catalytic conversion of a non-petroleum or biologically-derived oxygenate component, wherein the concentration of the alcohol (a) in the formulation is from 0.1 to 30% v/v.

IPC Classes  ?

• C10L 1/16 - Hydrocarbons
• C10G 3/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oxygen-containing organic materials, e.g. fatty oils, fatty acids
• C10L 1/06 - Liquid carbonaceous fuels essentially based on blends of hydrocarbons for spark ignition
• C10L 10/10 - Use of additives to fuels or fires for particular purposes for improving the octane number
• C10G 45/58 - Refining of hydrocarbon oils using hydrogen or hydrogen-generating compounds to change the structural skeleton of some of the hydrocarbon content without cracking the other hydrocarbons present, e.g. lowering pour pointSelective hydrocracking of normal paraffins
• C10G 65/04 - Treatment of hydrocarbon oils by two or more hydrotreatment processes only plural serial stages only including only refining steps

Abstract

Methods, catalysts, and reactor systems for producing in high yield aromatic chemicals and liquid fuels from a mixture of oxygenates comprising di- and polyoxygenates are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods, catalysts, and reactor systems for producing aromatic chemicals and liquid fuels from oxygenated hydrocarbons such as carbohydrates, sugars, sugar alcohols, sugar degradation products, and the like; and methods, catalysts, and reactor systems for producing the mixture of oxygenates from oxygenated hydrocarbons such as carbohydrates, sugars, sugar alcohols, sugar degradation products, and the like. The disclosed catalysts for preparing the mixture of oxygenates comprise a Group VIII metal and a crystalline alumina support.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07B 35/06 - Decomposition, e.g. elimination of halogens, water or hydrogen halides
• C07C 1/24 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon starting from organic compounds containing only oxygen atoms as hetero atoms by elimination of water
• B01J 23/835 - Catalysts comprising metals or metal oxides or hydroxides, not provided for in group of the iron group metals or copper combined with metals, oxides or hydroxides provided for in groups with germanium, tin or lead
• C07C 1/207 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon starting from organic compounds containing only oxygen atoms as hetero atoms from carbonyl compounds
• C07C 29/60 - Preparation of compounds having hydroxy or O-metal groups bound to a carbon atom not belonging to a six-membered aromatic ring by elimination of hydroxy groups, e.g. by dehydration
• C07D 301/02 - Synthesis of the oxirane ring
• B01J 23/14 - Catalysts comprising metals or metal oxides or hydroxides, not provided for in group of germanium, tin or lead
• C10G 3/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oxygen-containing organic materials, e.g. fatty oils, fatty acids
• B01J 38/02 - Heat treatment
• B01J 38/12 - Treating with free oxygen-containing gas
• B01J 21/06 - Silicon, titanium, zirconium or hafniumOxides or hydroxides thereof
• B01J 23/652 - Chromium, molybdenum or tungsten
• B01J 23/888 - Tungsten
• B01J 29/46 - Iron group metals or copper
• B01J 29/90 - Regeneration or reactivation
• B01J 37/02 - Impregnation, coating or precipitation
• C07C 45/00 - Preparation of compounds having C=O groups bound only to carbon or hydrogen atomsPreparation of chelates of such compounds
• C07C 51/377 - Preparation of carboxylic acids or their salts, halides, or anhydrides by reactions not involving formation of carboxyl groups by splitting-off hydrogen or functional groupsPreparation of carboxylic acids or their salts, halides, or anhydrides by reactions not involving formation of carboxyl groups by hydrogenolysis of functional groups
• B01J 23/755 - Nickel

Abstract

The present invention provides processes for catalytically converting biomass to oxygenated compounds suitable for use in bioreforming processes.

IPC Classes  ?

• C13K 1/02 - GlucoseGlucose-containing syrups obtained by saccharification of cellulosic materials
• B01J 23/42 - Platinum
• B01J 23/46 - Ruthenium, rhodium, osmium or iridium
• B01J 31/10 - Ion-exchange resins sulfonated
• C07C 29/132 - Preparation of compounds having hydroxy or O-metal groups bound to a carbon atom not belonging to a six-membered aromatic ring by reduction of an oxygen-containing functional group
• C07C 45/55 - Preparation of compounds having C=O groups bound only to carbon or hydrogen atomsPreparation of chelates of such compounds by pyrolysis, rearrangement or decomposition of oligo- or polymeric oxo-compounds
• C07C 27/04 - Processes involving the simultaneous production of more than one class of oxygen-containing compounds by reduction of oxygen-containing compounds
• C10L 1/02 - Liquid carbonaceous fuels essentially based on components consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen only
• C07C 29/00 - Preparation of compounds having hydroxy or O-metal groups bound to a carbon atom not belonging to a six-membered aromatic ring
• C07C 51/00 - Preparation of carboxylic acids or their salts, halides, or anhydrides
• C07D 307/46 - Doubly bound oxygen atoms, or two oxygen atoms singly bound to the same carbon atom

Abstract

m alloy and a crystalline alumina support.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07D 321/00 - Heterocyclic compounds containing rings having two oxygen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, not provided for by groups
• C07C 1/00 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon
• C07C 49/00 - KetonesKetenesDimeric ketenesKetonic chelates
• C07C 27/10 - Processes involving the simultaneous production of more than one class of oxygen-containing compounds by oxidation of hydrocarbons
• C07B 35/06 - Decomposition, e.g. elimination of halogens, water or hydrogen halides
• C07C 1/24 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon starting from organic compounds containing only oxygen atoms as hetero atoms by elimination of water
• B01J 23/835 - Catalysts comprising metals or metal oxides or hydroxides, not provided for in group of the iron group metals or copper combined with metals, oxides or hydroxides provided for in groups with germanium, tin or lead
• C07C 1/207 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon starting from organic compounds containing only oxygen atoms as hetero atoms from carbonyl compounds
• C07C 29/60 - Preparation of compounds having hydroxy or O-metal groups bound to a carbon atom not belonging to a six-membered aromatic ring by elimination of hydroxy groups, e.g. by dehydration
• C07D 301/02 - Synthesis of the oxirane ring
• B01J 23/14 - Catalysts comprising metals or metal oxides or hydroxides, not provided for in group of germanium, tin or lead
• C10G 3/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oxygen-containing organic materials, e.g. fatty oils, fatty acids
• B01J 38/02 - Heat treatment
• B01J 38/12 - Treating with free oxygen-containing gas
• B01J 21/06 - Silicon, titanium, zirconium or hafniumOxides or hydroxides thereof
• B01J 23/652 - Chromium, molybdenum or tungsten
• B01J 23/888 - Tungsten
• B01J 29/46 - Iron group metals or copper
• B01J 29/90 - Regeneration or reactivation
• B01J 37/02 - Impregnation, coating or precipitation
• C07C 45/00 - Preparation of compounds having C=O groups bound only to carbon or hydrogen atomsPreparation of chelates of such compounds
• C07C 51/377 - Preparation of carboxylic acids or their salts, halides, or anhydrides by reactions not involving formation of carboxyl groups by splitting-off hydrogen or functional groupsPreparation of carboxylic acids or their salts, halides, or anhydrides by reactions not involving formation of carboxyl groups by hydrogenolysis of functional groups
• B01J 23/755 - Nickel

Abstract

The present invention provides processes for deconstructing biomass to produce aqueous and organic products using a solvent produced in a bioreforming reaction.

IPC Classes  ?

• C13B 10/14 - Production of sugar juices using extracting agents other than water, e.g. alcohol or salt solutions
• C10G 1/06 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oil shale, oil-sand, or non-melting solid carbonaceous or similar materials, e.g. wood, coal by destructive hydrogenation
• C13K 1/02 - GlucoseGlucose-containing syrups obtained by saccharification of cellulosic materials
• C13K 11/00 - Fructose
• C13K 13/00 - Sugars not otherwise provided for in this class
• C08B 30/12 - Degraded or non-chemically modified starchBleaching of starch
• C07D 311/72 - 3, 4-Dihydro derivatives having in position 2 at least one methyl radical and in position 6 one oxygen atom, e.g. tocopherols
• C07J 75/00 - Processes for the preparation of steroids, in general
• C11B 3/00 - Refining fats or fatty oils

Abstract

4+ compounds useful as fuels and chemicals.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 45/60 - Preparation of compounds having C=O groups bound only to carbon or hydrogen atomsPreparation of chelates of such compounds from heterocyclic compounds with oxygen as the only hetero atom in six-membered rings
• C07C 51/377 - Preparation of carboxylic acids or their salts, halides, or anhydrides by reactions not involving formation of carboxyl groups by splitting-off hydrogen or functional groupsPreparation of carboxylic acids or their salts, halides, or anhydrides by reactions not involving formation of carboxyl groups by hydrogenolysis of functional groups
• C07C 29/132 - Preparation of compounds having hydroxy or O-metal groups bound to a carbon atom not belonging to a six-membered aromatic ring by reduction of an oxygen-containing functional group
• C07C 41/09 - Preparation of ethers by dehydration of compounds containing hydroxy groups
• C07C 45/59 - Preparation of compounds having C=O groups bound only to carbon or hydrogen atomsPreparation of chelates of such compounds from heterocyclic compounds with oxygen as the only hetero atom in five-membered rings
• C10G 3/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oxygen-containing organic materials, e.g. fatty oils, fatty acids
• C10L 1/02 - Liquid carbonaceous fuels essentially based on components consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen only
• C07C 27/04 - Processes involving the simultaneous production of more than one class of oxygen-containing compounds by reduction of oxygen-containing compounds
• C07C 29/60 - Preparation of compounds having hydroxy or O-metal groups bound to a carbon atom not belonging to a six-membered aromatic ring by elimination of hydroxy groups, e.g. by dehydration
• C12P 19/02 - Monosaccharides

Goods & Services

chemicals for use in industry, namely, chemicals for use in the manufacture of polymers, fuel additives, solvents, and reagents

Abstract

Processes and reactor systems are provided for the conversion of oxygenated hydrocarbons to hydrocarbons, ketones and alcohols useful as liquid fuels, such as gasoline, jet fuel or diesel fuel, and industrial chemicals. The process involves the conversion of mono-oxygenated hydrocarbons to aromatics and gasoline range hydrocarbons where the oxygenated hydrocarbons are derived from biomass.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 1/00 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon
• C10L 1/06 - Liquid carbonaceous fuels essentially based on blends of hydrocarbons for spark ignition
• C10G 3/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oxygen-containing organic materials, e.g. fatty oils, fatty acids
• C07C 2/86 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from hydrocarbons containing a smaller number of carbon atoms by condensation between a hydrocarbon and a non-hydrocarbon
• C10L 1/182 - Organic compounds containing oxygen containing hydroxy groupsSalts thereof
• C10L 1/185 - EthersAcetalsKetalsAldehydesKetones
• C07C 29/60 - Preparation of compounds having hydroxy or O-metal groups bound to a carbon atom not belonging to a six-membered aromatic ring by elimination of hydroxy groups, e.g. by dehydration
• C07C 45/57 - Preparation of compounds having C=O groups bound only to carbon or hydrogen atomsPreparation of chelates of such compounds from heterocyclic compounds with oxygen as the only hetero atom
• C07D 307/08 - Preparation of tetrahydrofuran
• C07C 1/20 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon starting from organic compounds containing only oxygen atoms as hetero atoms

Abstract

The present invention provides processes for deconstructing biomass using a solvent produced in a bioreforming reaction.

IPC Classes  ?

• C13K 13/00 - Sugars not otherwise provided for in this class
• C10G 1/06 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oil shale, oil-sand, or non-melting solid carbonaceous or similar materials, e.g. wood, coal by destructive hydrogenation
• C10G 3/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oxygen-containing organic materials, e.g. fatty oils, fatty acids
• C08B 30/12 - Degraded or non-chemically modified starchBleaching of starch

Abstract

1-2 oxygenates can be collected and used as a final chemical product, or used in downstream processes to produce liquid fuels, chemicals and other products.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 1/00 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon
• C10G 1/06 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oil shale, oil-sand, or non-melting solid carbonaceous or similar materials, e.g. wood, coal by destructive hydrogenation
• C10G 3/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oxygen-containing organic materials, e.g. fatty oils, fatty acids
• C10L 1/04 - Liquid carbonaceous fuels essentially based on blends of hydrocarbons
• C10L 1/06 - Liquid carbonaceous fuels essentially based on blends of hydrocarbons for spark ignition
• C10L 1/08 - Liquid carbonaceous fuels essentially based on blends of hydrocarbons for compression ignition
• C07C 1/24 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon starting from organic compounds containing only oxygen atoms as hetero atoms by elimination of water

Abstract

The present invention provides processes for catalytic deconstruction of biomass using a solvent produced in a bioreforming reaction.

IPC Classes  ?

• C13K 13/00 - Sugars not otherwise provided for in this class
• C10G 1/06 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oil shale, oil-sand, or non-melting solid carbonaceous or similar materials, e.g. wood, coal by destructive hydrogenation
• C10G 3/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oxygen-containing organic materials, e.g. fatty oils, fatty acids
• C07B 63/00 - PurificationSeparation specially adapted for the purpose of recovering organic compoundsStabilisationUse of additives
• C08B 30/12 - Degraded or non-chemically modified starchBleaching of starch
• B01J 20/34 - Regenerating or reactivating
• C07C 29/132 - Preparation of compounds having hydroxy or O-metal groups bound to a carbon atom not belonging to a six-membered aromatic ring by reduction of an oxygen-containing functional group
• B01J 23/46 - Ruthenium, rhodium, osmium or iridium
• B01J 23/652 - Chromium, molybdenum or tungsten
• B01J 23/68 - Silver or gold with arsenic, antimony, bismuth, vanadium, niobium, tantalum, polonium, chromium, molybdenum, tungsten, manganese, technetium or rhenium

Abstract

The present invention provides processes for deconstructing biomass to produce aqueous and organic products using a solvent produced in a bioreforming reaction.

IPC Classes  ?

• C13B 10/14 - Production of sugar juices using extracting agents other than water, e.g. alcohol or salt solutions
• D21B 1/02 - Pretreatment of the raw materials by physical or chemical means
• C10G 1/06 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oil shale, oil-sand, or non-melting solid carbonaceous or similar materials, e.g. wood, coal by destructive hydrogenation
• C10G 3/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oxygen-containing organic materials, e.g. fatty oils, fatty acids
• C08B 30/00 - Preparation of starch, degraded or non-chemically modified starch, amylose, or amylopectin
• C13K 1/02 - GlucoseGlucose-containing syrups obtained by saccharification of cellulosic materials
• C13K 11/00 - Fructose
• C13K 13/00 - Sugars not otherwise provided for in this class

Abstract

Described are methods for preparing liquid fuel and chemical intermediates from biomass-derived oxygenated hydrocarbons in a single reactor. The method includes reacting a water soluble oxygenated hydrocarbon in the presence of a catalyst at a temperature, pressure, and weight hour space velocity for a time sufficient to produce a self-separating, three-phase product stream comprising a vapor phase, an organic phase, and an aqueous phase. A portion of the organic phase can be reacted to produce alkanes, alkenes, alcohols, and aromatics.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 1/00 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon
• C10G 3/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oxygen-containing organic materials, e.g. fatty oils, fatty acids
• C07C 29/60 - Preparation of compounds having hydroxy or O-metal groups bound to a carbon atom not belonging to a six-membered aromatic ring by elimination of hydroxy groups, e.g. by dehydration
• C07C 45/57 - Preparation of compounds having C=O groups bound only to carbon or hydrogen atomsPreparation of chelates of such compounds from heterocyclic compounds with oxygen as the only hetero atom
• C07D 307/08 - Preparation of tetrahydrofuran

Abstract

The present invention provides catalysts, methods, and reactor systems for converting oxygenated hydrocarbons to oxygenated compounds. The invention includes methods for producing cyclic ethers, monooxygenates, dioxygenates, ketones, aldehydes, carboxylic acids, and alcohols from oxygenated hydrocarbons, such as carbohydrates, sugars, sugar alcohols, sugar degradation products, and the like, using catalysts containing Group VIII metals. The oxygenated compounds produced are useful in the production of liquid fuels, chemicals, and other products.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 41/18 - Preparation of ethers by reactions not forming ether-oxygen bonds
• B01J 23/44 - Palladium
• B01J 23/62 - Platinum group metals with gallium, indium, thallium, germanium, tin or lead
• B01J 23/652 - Chromium, molybdenum or tungsten
• B01J 23/28 - Molybdenum
• B01J 23/14 - Catalysts comprising metals or metal oxides or hydroxides, not provided for in group of germanium, tin or lead
• B01J 23/656 - Manganese, technetium or rhenium
• B01J 21/06 - Silicon, titanium, zirconium or hafniumOxides or hydroxides thereof
• B01J 27/195 - PhosphorusCompounds thereof with arsenic, antimony, bismuth, vanadium, niobium, tantalum, polonium, chromium, molybdenum, tungsten, manganese, technetium or rhenium with vanadium, niobium or tantalum
• B01J 23/30 - Tungsten
• C07C 29/60 - Preparation of compounds having hydroxy or O-metal groups bound to a carbon atom not belonging to a six-membered aromatic ring by elimination of hydroxy groups, e.g. by dehydration
• C07C 37/50 - Preparation of compounds having hydroxy or O-metal groups bound to a carbon atom of a six-membered aromatic ring by reactions decreasing the number of carbon atoms
• C07C 29/147 - Preparation of compounds having hydroxy or O-metal groups bound to a carbon atom not belonging to a six-membered aromatic ring by reduction of an oxygen-containing functional group of C=O containing groups, e.g. —COOH of carboxylic acids or derivatives thereof
• B01J 23/888 - Tungsten
• B01J 37/02 - Impregnation, coating or precipitation
• C07D 309/02 - Heterocyclic compounds containing six-membered rings having one oxygen atom as the only ring hetero atom, not condensed with other rings having no double bonds between ring members or between ring members and non-ring members
• C07D 309/04 - Heterocyclic compounds containing six-membered rings having one oxygen atom as the only ring hetero atom, not condensed with other rings having no double bonds between ring members or between ring members and non-ring members with only hydrogen atoms, hydrocarbon or substituted hydrocarbon radicals, directly attached to ring carbon atoms
• C07D 309/06 - Radicals substituted by oxygen atoms
• C07D 407/04 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, at least one ring having oxygen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, not provided for by group containing two hetero rings directly linked by a ring-member-to-ring- member bond
• C07D 307/08 - Preparation of tetrahydrofuran
• C07D 307/33 - Oxygen atoms in position 2, the oxygen atom being in its keto or unsubstituted enol form
• C07D 307/36 - Heterocyclic compounds containing five-membered rings having one oxygen atom as the only ring hetero atom not condensed with other rings having two or three double bonds between ring members or between ring members and non-ring members with only hydrogen atoms or radicals containing only hydrogen and carbon atoms, directly attached to ring carbon atoms
• C07C 27/04 - Processes involving the simultaneous production of more than one class of oxygen-containing compounds by reduction of oxygen-containing compounds
• C10G 3/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oxygen-containing organic materials, e.g. fatty oils, fatty acids
• B01J 23/887 - Molybdenum containing in addition other metals, oxides or hydroxides provided for in groups
• B01J 37/08 - Heat treatment
• B01J 38/06 - Gas or vapour treatingTreating by using liquids vaporisable upon contacting spent catalyst using steam
• B01J 38/10 - Gas or vapour treatingTreating by using liquids vaporisable upon contacting spent catalyst using elemental hydrogen
• B01J 38/12 - Treating with free oxygen-containing gas
• B01J 23/94 - Regeneration or reactivation of catalysts comprising metals, oxides or hydroxides of the iron group metals or copper
• B01J 23/96 - Regeneration or reactivation of catalysts comprising metals, oxides or hydroxides of the noble metals
• B01J 35/00 - Catalysts, in general, characterised by their form or physical properties

Abstract

The present invention provides methods, reactor systems, and catalysts for increasing the yield of aromatic hydrocarbons produced while converting alkanols to hydrocarbons. The invention includes methods of using catalysts to increase the yield of benzene, toluene, and mixed xylenes in the hydrocarbon product.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 1/20 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon starting from organic compounds containing only oxygen atoms as hetero atoms
• C10G 3/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oxygen-containing organic materials, e.g. fatty oils, fatty acids
• C07C 1/207 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon starting from organic compounds containing only oxygen atoms as hetero atoms from carbonyl compounds
• C07C 45/00 - Preparation of compounds having C=O groups bound only to carbon or hydrogen atomsPreparation of chelates of such compounds
• C07C 51/16 - Preparation of carboxylic acids or their salts, halides, or anhydrides by oxidation
• C07C 29/32 - Preparation of compounds having hydroxy or O-metal groups bound to a carbon atom not belonging to a six-membered aromatic ring increasing the number of carbon atoms by reactions without formation of hydroxy groups
• C07C 51/00 - Preparation of carboxylic acids or their salts, halides, or anhydrides
• C07C 67/293 - Preparation of carboxylic acid esters by modifying the hydroxylic moiety of the ester, such modification not being an introduction of an ester group by isomerisationPreparation of carboxylic acid esters by modifying the hydroxylic moiety of the ester, such modification not being an introduction of an ester group by change of size of the carbon skeleton

Abstract

The present invention provides catalysts, methods, and reactor systems for converting oxygenated hydrocarbons to oxygenated compounds. The invention includes methods for producing cyclic ethers, monooxygenates, dioxygenates, ketones, aldehydes, carboxylic acids, and alcohols from oxygenated hydrocarbons, such as carbohydrates, sugars, sugar alcohols, sugar degradation products, and the like, using catalysts containing palladium, molybdenum, tin, and tungsten. The oxygenated compounds produced are useful in the production of liquid fuels, chemicals, and other products.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07D 315/00 - Heterocyclic compounds containing rings having one oxygen atom as the only ring hetero atom according to more than one of groups
• B01J 27/195 - PhosphorusCompounds thereof with arsenic, antimony, bismuth, vanadium, niobium, tantalum, polonium, chromium, molybdenum, tungsten, manganese, technetium or rhenium with vanadium, niobium or tantalum
• B01J 23/42 - Platinum
• B01J 23/44 - Palladium
• B01J 23/652 - Chromium, molybdenum or tungsten
• B01J 23/888 - Tungsten
• B01J 37/02 - Impregnation, coating or precipitation
• C10G 3/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oxygen-containing organic materials, e.g. fatty oils, fatty acids
• C07C 27/04 - Processes involving the simultaneous production of more than one class of oxygen-containing compounds by reduction of oxygen-containing compounds
• B01J 21/06 - Silicon, titanium, zirconium or hafniumOxides or hydroxides thereof
• B01J 23/30 - Tungsten
• B01J 23/62 - Platinum group metals with gallium, indium, thallium, germanium, tin or lead
• C07C 49/00 - KetonesKetenesDimeric ketenesKetonic chelates
• C07D 307/08 - Preparation of tetrahydrofuran
• C07D 307/33 - Oxygen atoms in position 2, the oxygen atom being in its keto or unsubstituted enol form
• C07D 307/36 - Heterocyclic compounds containing five-membered rings having one oxygen atom as the only ring hetero atom not condensed with other rings having two or three double bonds between ring members or between ring members and non-ring members with only hydrogen atoms or radicals containing only hydrogen and carbon atoms, directly attached to ring carbon atoms
• C07D 309/02 - Heterocyclic compounds containing six-membered rings having one oxygen atom as the only ring hetero atom, not condensed with other rings having no double bonds between ring members or between ring members and non-ring members
• C07D 309/04 - Heterocyclic compounds containing six-membered rings having one oxygen atom as the only ring hetero atom, not condensed with other rings having no double bonds between ring members or between ring members and non-ring members with only hydrogen atoms, hydrocarbon or substituted hydrocarbon radicals, directly attached to ring carbon atoms
• C07D 309/06 - Radicals substituted by oxygen atoms
• C07D 407/04 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, at least one ring having oxygen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, not provided for by group containing two hetero rings directly linked by a ring-member-to-ring- member bond
• B01J 37/08 - Heat treatment

Abstract

The present invention provides methods, reactor systems, and catalysts for increasing the yield of aromatic hydrocarbons produced while converting alkanols to hydrocarbons. The invention includes methods of using catalysts to increase the yield of benzene, toluene, and mixed xylenes in the hydrocarbon product.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 1/22 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon starting from organic compounds containing only oxygen atoms as hetero atoms by reduction
• C07C 1/207 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon starting from organic compounds containing only oxygen atoms as hetero atoms from carbonyl compounds
• C01B 3/22 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by decomposition of gaseous or liquid organic compounds
• C10G 3/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oxygen-containing organic materials, e.g. fatty oils, fatty acids
• B01J 37/08 - Heat treatment
• B01J 21/04 - Alumina
• B01J 23/46 - Ruthenium, rhodium, osmium or iridium
• B01J 23/50 - Silver
• B01J 23/72 - Copper
• B01J 23/75 - Cobalt
• B01J 23/80 - Catalysts comprising metals or metal oxides or hydroxides, not provided for in group of the iron group metals or copper combined with metals, oxides or hydroxides provided for in groups with zinc, cadmium or mercury
• B01J 23/86 - Chromium
• B01J 29/06 - Crystalline aluminosilicate zeolitesIsomorphous compounds thereof
• B01J 29/44 - Noble metals
• B01J 29/46 - Iron group metals or copper
• B01J 29/48 - Crystalline aluminosilicate zeolitesIsomorphous compounds thereof of the pentasil type, e.g. types ZSM-5, ZSM-8 or ZSM-11 containing arsenic, antimony, bismuth, vanadium, niobium, tantalum, polonium, chromium, molybdenum, tungsten, manganese, technetium or rhenium
• B01J 35/02 - Solids
• B01J 37/02 - Impregnation, coating or precipitation
• C07C 45/38 - Preparation of compounds having C=O groups bound only to carbon or hydrogen atomsPreparation of chelates of such compounds by oxidation with molecular oxygen of C—O— functional groups to C=O groups being a primary hydroxy group
• C07C 45/00 - Preparation of compounds having C=O groups bound only to carbon or hydrogen atomsPreparation of chelates of such compounds
• C07C 51/00 - Preparation of carboxylic acids or their salts, halides, or anhydrides
• C07C 67/00 - Preparation of carboxylic acid esters
• B01J 23/00 - Catalysts comprising metals or metal oxides or hydroxides, not provided for in group
• B01J 25/00 - Catalysts of the Raney type

Abstract

The present invention provides methods, reactor systems, and catalysts for increasing the yield of aromatic hydrocarbons produced while converting carboxylic acids to aromatic hydrocarbons. The invention includes methods of using catalysts to increase the yield of benzene, toluene, and mixed xylenes in the hydrocarbon product.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 1/207 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon starting from organic compounds containing only oxygen atoms as hetero atoms from carbonyl compounds
• C07C 1/24 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon starting from organic compounds containing only oxygen atoms as hetero atoms by elimination of water
• C10G 3/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oxygen-containing organic materials, e.g. fatty oils, fatty acids
• C07C 1/20 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon starting from organic compounds containing only oxygen atoms as hetero atoms

Abstract

The present invention provides methods, reactor systems, and catalysts for increasing the yield of aromatic hydrocarbons produced while converting biomass to hydrocarbons. The invention includes methods of using catalysts to increase the yield of benzene, toluene, and mixed xylenes in the hydrocarbon product.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 1/20 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon starting from organic compounds containing only oxygen atoms as hetero atoms
• C10G 3/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oxygen-containing organic materials, e.g. fatty oils, fatty acids
• C10G 1/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oil shale, oil-sand, or non-melting solid carbonaceous or similar materials, e.g. wood, coal
• C12P 5/00 - Preparation of hydrocarbons
• C12F 3/02 - Recovery of by-products of carbon dioxide
• C12P 7/02 - Preparation of oxygen-containing organic compounds containing a hydroxy group
• C12P 7/10 - Ethanol, i.e. non-beverage produced as by-product or from waste or cellulosic material substrate substrate containing cellulosic material
• C12P 7/40 - Preparation of oxygen-containing organic compounds containing a carboxyl group

Abstract

The present invention provides methods, reactor systems, and catalysts for increasing the yield of aromatic hydrocarbons produced while converting biomass to hydrocarbons. The invention includes methods of using catalysts to increase the yield of benzene, toluene, and mixed xylenes in the hydrocarbon product.

IPC Classes  ?

• C10G 1/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oil shale, oil-sand, or non-melting solid carbonaceous or similar materials, e.g. wood, coal
• C10J 3/00 - Production of gases containing carbon monoxide and hydrogen, e.g. synthesis gas or town gas, from solid carbonaceous materials by partial oxidation processes involving oxygen or steam
• C10G 3/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oxygen-containing organic materials, e.g. fatty oils, fatty acids

Abstract

The present invention provides methods, reactor systems, and catalysts for increasing the yield of aromatic hydrocarbons produced while converting carboxylic acids to aromatic hydrocarbons. The invention includes methods of using catalysts to increase the yield of benzene, toluene, and mixed xylenes in the hydrocarbon product.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 1/207 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon starting from organic compounds containing only oxygen atoms as hetero atoms from carbonyl compounds
• C10G 3/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oxygen-containing organic materials, e.g. fatty oils, fatty acids

Abstract

Methods, catalysts, and reactor systems for producing in high yield aromatic chemicals and liquid fuels from a mixture of oxygenates comprising di- and polyoxygenates are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods, catalysts, and reactor systems for producing aromatic chemicals and liquid fuels from oxygenated hydrocarbons such as carbohydrates, sugars, sugar alcohols, sugar degradation products, and the like; and methods, catalysts, and reactor systems for producing the mixture of oxygenates from oxygenated hydrocarbons such as carbohydrates, sugars, sugar alcohols, sugar degradation products, and the like. The disclosed catalysts for preparing the mixture of oxygenates comprise a Group VIII metal and a crystalline alumina support.

IPC Classes  ?

• C10G 3/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oxygen-containing organic materials, e.g. fatty oils, fatty acids
• B01J 23/14 - Catalysts comprising metals or metal oxides or hydroxides, not provided for in group of germanium, tin or lead
• B01J 23/755 - Nickel

Abstract

Methods, catalysts, and reactor systems for producing in high yield aromatic chemicals and liquid fuels from a mixture of oxygenates comprising di- and polyoxygenates are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods, catalysts, and reactor systems for producing aromatic chemicals and liquid fuels from oxygenated hydrocarbons such as carbohydrates, sugars, sugar alcohols, sugar degradation products, and the like; and methods, catalysts, and reactor systems for producing the mixture of oxygenates from oxygenated hydrocarbons such as carbohydrates, sugars, sugar alcohols, sugar degradation products, and the like. The disclosed catalysts for preparing the mixture of oxygenates comprise a Group VIII metal and a crystalline alumina support.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 1/20 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon starting from organic compounds containing only oxygen atoms as hetero atoms
• C07C 1/24 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon starting from organic compounds containing only oxygen atoms as hetero atoms by elimination of water
• B01J 23/835 - Catalysts comprising metals or metal oxides or hydroxides, not provided for in group of the iron group metals or copper combined with metals, oxides or hydroxides provided for in groups with germanium, tin or lead
• C07C 1/207 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon starting from organic compounds containing only oxygen atoms as hetero atoms from carbonyl compounds
• C07C 29/60 - Preparation of compounds having hydroxy or O-metal groups bound to a carbon atom not belonging to a six-membered aromatic ring by elimination of hydroxy groups, e.g. by dehydration
• C07D 301/02 - Synthesis of the oxirane ring
• B01J 23/14 - Catalysts comprising metals or metal oxides or hydroxides, not provided for in group of germanium, tin or lead
• C10G 3/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oxygen-containing organic materials, e.g. fatty oils, fatty acids
• B01J 38/02 - Heat treatment
• B01J 38/12 - Treating with free oxygen-containing gas
• B01J 21/06 - Silicon, titanium, zirconium or hafniumOxides or hydroxides thereof
• B01J 23/652 - Chromium, molybdenum or tungsten
• B01J 23/888 - Tungsten
• B01J 29/46 - Iron group metals or copper
• B01J 29/90 - Regeneration or reactivation
• B01J 37/02 - Impregnation, coating or precipitation

Abstract

m alloy and a crystalline alumina support.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 23/00 - Catalysts comprising metals or metal oxides or hydroxides, not provided for in group
• B01J 21/02 - Boron or aluminiumOxides or hydroxides thereof
• B01J 23/10 - Catalysts comprising metals or metal oxides or hydroxides, not provided for in group of rare earths
• B01J 23/58 - Platinum group metals with alkali- or alkaline earth metals or beryllium
• B01J 23/72 - Copper
• C07C 1/00 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon
• C07C 19/08 - Acyclic saturated compounds containing halogen atoms containing fluorine
• C07C 1/24 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon starting from organic compounds containing only oxygen atoms as hetero atoms by elimination of water
• B01J 23/835 - Catalysts comprising metals or metal oxides or hydroxides, not provided for in group of the iron group metals or copper combined with metals, oxides or hydroxides provided for in groups with germanium, tin or lead
• C07C 1/207 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon starting from organic compounds containing only oxygen atoms as hetero atoms from carbonyl compounds
• C07C 29/60 - Preparation of compounds having hydroxy or O-metal groups bound to a carbon atom not belonging to a six-membered aromatic ring by elimination of hydroxy groups, e.g. by dehydration
• C07D 301/02 - Synthesis of the oxirane ring
• B01J 23/14 - Catalysts comprising metals or metal oxides or hydroxides, not provided for in group of germanium, tin or lead
• C10G 3/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oxygen-containing organic materials, e.g. fatty oils, fatty acids
• B01J 38/02 - Heat treatment
• B01J 38/12 - Treating with free oxygen-containing gas
• B01J 21/06 - Silicon, titanium, zirconium or hafniumOxides or hydroxides thereof
• B01J 23/652 - Chromium, molybdenum or tungsten
• B01J 23/888 - Tungsten
• B01J 29/46 - Iron group metals or copper
• B01J 29/90 - Regeneration or reactivation
• B01J 37/02 - Impregnation, coating or precipitation

Abstract

4+ compounds useful as fuels and chemicals.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 51/377 - Preparation of carboxylic acids or their salts, halides, or anhydrides by reactions not involving formation of carboxyl groups by splitting-off hydrogen or functional groupsPreparation of carboxylic acids or their salts, halides, or anhydrides by reactions not involving formation of carboxyl groups by hydrogenolysis of functional groups
• C07C 45/60 - Preparation of compounds having C=O groups bound only to carbon or hydrogen atomsPreparation of chelates of such compounds from heterocyclic compounds with oxygen as the only hetero atom in six-membered rings
• C07C 29/132 - Preparation of compounds having hydroxy or O-metal groups bound to a carbon atom not belonging to a six-membered aromatic ring by reduction of an oxygen-containing functional group
• C07C 41/09 - Preparation of ethers by dehydration of compounds containing hydroxy groups
• C07C 45/59 - Preparation of compounds having C=O groups bound only to carbon or hydrogen atomsPreparation of chelates of such compounds from heterocyclic compounds with oxygen as the only hetero atom in five-membered rings
• C10G 3/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oxygen-containing organic materials, e.g. fatty oils, fatty acids
• C10L 1/02 - Liquid carbonaceous fuels essentially based on components consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen only

Abstract

The present invention provides methods, reactor systems, and catalysts for converting in a continuous process biomass to less complex oxygenated compounds for use in downstream processes to produce biofuels and chemicals. The invention includes methods of converting the components of biomass, such as hemicellulose, cellulose and lignin, to water-soluble materials, including lignocellulosic derivatives, cellulosic derivatives, hemicellulosic derivatives, carbohydrates, starches, polysaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, sugars, sugar alcohols, alditols, polyols, diols, alcohols, ketones, cyclic ethers, esters, carboxylic acids, aldehydes, and mixtures thereof, using hydrogen and a heterogeneous liquefaction catalyst.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07B 63/00 - PurificationSeparation specially adapted for the purpose of recovering organic compoundsStabilisationUse of additives
• B01J 20/34 - Regenerating or reactivating
• C07C 29/132 - Preparation of compounds having hydroxy or O-metal groups bound to a carbon atom not belonging to a six-membered aromatic ring by reduction of an oxygen-containing functional group
• B01J 23/46 - Ruthenium, rhodium, osmium or iridium
• B01J 23/652 - Chromium, molybdenum or tungsten
• B01J 23/68 - Silver or gold with arsenic, antimony, bismuth, vanadium, niobium, tantalum, polonium, chromium, molybdenum, tungsten, manganese, technetium or rhenium
• C10G 1/06 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oil shale, oil-sand, or non-melting solid carbonaceous or similar materials, e.g. wood, coal by destructive hydrogenation
• C10G 3/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oxygen-containing organic materials, e.g. fatty oils, fatty acids

Abstract

The present invention provides catalysts, methods, and reactor systems for converting oxygenated hydrocarbons to oxygenated compounds. The invention includes methods for producing cyclic ethers, monooxygenates, dioxygenates, ketones, aldehydes, carboxylic acids, and alcohols from oxygenated hydrocarbons, such as carbohydrates, sugars, sugar alcohols, sugar degradation products, and the like, using catalysts containing palladium, molybdenum, tin, and tungsten. The oxygenated compounds produced are useful in the production of liquid fuels, chemicals, and other products.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07D 315/00 - Heterocyclic compounds containing rings having one oxygen atom as the only ring hetero atom according to more than one of groups
• C07C 37/00 - Preparation of compounds having hydroxy or O-metal groups bound to a carbon atom of a six-membered aromatic ring
• C07C 49/00 - KetonesKetenesDimeric ketenesKetonic chelates

Abstract

The present invention provides catalysts, methods, and reactor systems for converting oxygenated hydrocarbons to oxygenated compounds. The invention includes methods for producing cyclic ethers, monooxygenates, dioxygenates, ketones, aldehydes, carboxylic acids, and alcohols from oxygenated hydrocarbons, such as carbohydrates, sugars, sugar alcohols, sugar degradation products, and the like, using catalysts containing Group VIII metals. The oxygenated compounds produced are useful in the production of liquid fuels, chemicals, and other products.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 23/42 - Platinum
• B01J 23/44 - Palladium
• B01J 23/652 - Chromium, molybdenum or tungsten
• B01J 23/888 - Tungsten
• B01J 27/195 - PhosphorusCompounds thereof with arsenic, antimony, bismuth, vanadium, niobium, tantalum, polonium, chromium, molybdenum, tungsten, manganese, technetium or rhenium with vanadium, niobium or tantalum
• B01J 37/02 - Impregnation, coating or precipitation
• C07C 29/00 - Preparation of compounds having hydroxy or O-metal groups bound to a carbon atom not belonging to a six-membered aromatic ring
• C10G 3/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oxygen-containing organic materials, e.g. fatty oils, fatty acids

Abstract

Disclosed are methods for generating propylene glycol, ethylene glycol and other polyols, diols, ketones, aldehydes, carboxylic acids and alcohols from biomass using hydrogen produced from the biomass. The methods involve reacting a portion of an aqueous stream of a biomass feedstock solution over a catalyst under aqueous phase reforming conditions to produce hydrogen, and then reacting the hydrogen and the aqueous feedstock solution over a catalyst to produce propylene glycol, ethylene glycol and the other polyols, diols, ketones, aldehydes, carboxylic acids and alcohols. The disclosed methods can be run at lower temperatures and pressures, and allows for the production of oxygenated hydrocarbons without the need for hydrogen from an external source.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 45/00 - Preparation of compounds having C=O groups bound only to carbon or hydrogen atomsPreparation of chelates of such compounds
• C07C 29/17 - Preparation of compounds having hydroxy or O-metal groups bound to a carbon atom not belonging to a six-membered aromatic ring by hydrogenation of carbon-to-carbon double or triple bonds

Abstract

8+ hydrocarbons using heterogenous catalysts. The product stream may be separated and further processed for use in chemical applications, or as a neat fuel or a blending component in jet fuel and diesel fuel, or as heavy oils for lubricant and/or fuel oil applications.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 1/24 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon starting from organic compounds containing only oxygen atoms as hetero atoms by elimination of water
• C10G 45/08 - Refining of hydrocarbon oils using hydrogen or hydrogen-generating compounds to eliminate hetero atoms without changing the skeleton of the hydrocarbon involved and without cracking into lower boiling hydrocarbonsHydrofinishing characterised by the catalyst used containing nickel or cobalt metal, or compounds thereof in combination with chromium, molybdenum, or tungsten metals, or compounds thereof
• C10G 45/10 - Refining of hydrocarbon oils using hydrogen or hydrogen-generating compounds to eliminate hetero atoms without changing the skeleton of the hydrocarbon involved and without cracking into lower boiling hydrocarbonsHydrofinishing characterised by the catalyst used containing platinum group metals or compounds thereof
• C10L 1/04 - Liquid carbonaceous fuels essentially based on blends of hydrocarbons
• C10L 1/08 - Liquid carbonaceous fuels essentially based on blends of hydrocarbons for compression ignition
• C10G 3/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oxygen-containing organic materials, e.g. fatty oils, fatty acids

Abstract

The present invention provides methods, reactor systems, and catalysts for increasing the yield of aromatic hydrocarbons produced while converting alkanols to hydrocarbons. The invention includes methods of using catalysts to increase the yield of benzene, toluene, and mixed xylenes in the hydrocarbon product.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 1/20 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon starting from organic compounds containing only oxygen atoms as hetero atoms
• C07C 1/207 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon starting from organic compounds containing only oxygen atoms as hetero atoms from carbonyl compounds
• C07C 45/38 - Preparation of compounds having C=O groups bound only to carbon or hydrogen atomsPreparation of chelates of such compounds by oxidation with molecular oxygen of C—O— functional groups to C=O groups being a primary hydroxy group
• C01B 3/22 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by decomposition of gaseous or liquid organic compounds
• C10G 3/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oxygen-containing organic materials, e.g. fatty oils, fatty acids
• B01J 37/08 - Heat treatment
• B01J 21/04 - Alumina
• B01J 23/46 - Ruthenium, rhodium, osmium or iridium
• B01J 23/50 - Silver
• B01J 23/72 - Copper
• B01J 23/75 - Cobalt
• B01J 23/80 - Catalysts comprising metals or metal oxides or hydroxides, not provided for in group of the iron group metals or copper combined with metals, oxides or hydroxides provided for in groups with zinc, cadmium or mercury
• B01J 23/86 - Chromium
• B01J 29/06 - Crystalline aluminosilicate zeolitesIsomorphous compounds thereof
• B01J 29/44 - Noble metals
• B01J 29/46 - Iron group metals or copper
• B01J 29/48 - Crystalline aluminosilicate zeolitesIsomorphous compounds thereof of the pentasil type, e.g. types ZSM-5, ZSM-8 or ZSM-11 containing arsenic, antimony, bismuth, vanadium, niobium, tantalum, polonium, chromium, molybdenum, tungsten, manganese, technetium or rhenium
• B01J 35/02 - Solids
• B01J 37/02 - Impregnation, coating or precipitation
• B01J 23/00 - Catalysts comprising metals or metal oxides or hydroxides, not provided for in group
• B01J 25/00 - Catalysts of the Raney type

Abstract

Processes and reactor systems are provided for the conversion of oxygenated hydrocarbons to hydrocarbons, ketones and alcohols useful as liquid fuels, such as gasoline, jet fuel or diesel fuel, and industrial chemicals. The process involves the conversion of mono-oxygenated hydrocarbons to aromatics and gasonline range hydrocarbons where the oxygenated hydrocarbons are derived from biomass.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 1/00 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon
• C10L 1/185 - EthersAcetalsKetalsAldehydesKetones
• C10G 3/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oxygen-containing organic materials, e.g. fatty oils, fatty acids
• C07C 2/86 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from hydrocarbons containing a smaller number of carbon atoms by condensation between a hydrocarbon and a non-hydrocarbon
• C10L 1/182 - Organic compounds containing oxygen containing hydroxy groupsSalts thereof
• C07C 1/20 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon starting from organic compounds containing only oxygen atoms as hetero atoms

Abstract

The present invention provides methods, reactor systems, and catalysts for increasing the yield of aromatic hydrocarbons produced while converting alkanols to hydrocarbons. The invention includes methods of using catalysts to increase the yield of benzene, toluene, and mixed xylenes in the hydrocarbon product.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 1/207 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon starting from organic compounds containing only oxygen atoms as hetero atoms from carbonyl compounds
• C07C 45/38 - Preparation of compounds having C=O groups bound only to carbon or hydrogen atomsPreparation of chelates of such compounds by oxidation with molecular oxygen of C—O— functional groups to C=O groups being a primary hydroxy group
• C07C 15/04 - Benzene
• C07C 15/06 - Toluene
• C07C 15/08 - Xylenes

Abstract

The present invention provides methods, reactor systems, and catalysts for increasing the yield of aromatic hydrocarbons produced while converting alkanols to hydrocarbons. The invention includes methods of using catalysts to increase the yield of benzene, toluene, and mixed xylenes in the hydrocarbon product.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 1/20 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon starting from organic compounds containing only oxygen atoms as hetero atoms
• C07C 45/00 - Preparation of compounds having C=O groups bound only to carbon or hydrogen atomsPreparation of chelates of such compounds
• C07C 1/207 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon starting from organic compounds containing only oxygen atoms as hetero atoms from carbonyl compounds
• C07C 51/16 - Preparation of carboxylic acids or their salts, halides, or anhydrides by oxidation
• C10G 3/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oxygen-containing organic materials, e.g. fatty oils, fatty acids

Abstract

1-2 oxygenates can be collected and used as a final chemical product, or used in downstream processes to produce liquid fuels, chemicals and other products.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 1/00 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon
• C10G 3/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oxygen-containing organic materials, e.g. fatty oils, fatty acids
• C10L 1/04 - Liquid carbonaceous fuels essentially based on blends of hydrocarbons
• C10L 1/06 - Liquid carbonaceous fuels essentially based on blends of hydrocarbons for spark ignition
• C10L 1/08 - Liquid carbonaceous fuels essentially based on blends of hydrocarbons for compression ignition

Abstract

The present invention provides processes for deconstructing biomass using a solvent produced in a bioreforming reaction.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08B 37/00 - Preparation of polysaccharides not provided for in groups Derivatives thereof
• C13K 13/00 - Sugars not otherwise provided for in this class
• C10G 1/06 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oil shale, oil-sand, or non-melting solid carbonaceous or similar materials, e.g. wood, coal by destructive hydrogenation
• C10G 3/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oxygen-containing organic materials, e.g. fatty oils, fatty acids

Abstract

The present invention provides processes for deconstructing biomass using water. The method generally includes loading a reactor with biomass and water, heating the reactor to a first deconstruction temperature and establishing a first deconstruction pressure, maintaining the reactor at the first deconstruction temperature and a first deconstruction pressure for a first deconstruction period, flushing the reactor with water, and repeating these steps one or more times after establishing a second deconstructing temperature and second deconstruction pressure.

IPC Classes  ?

• C13K 13/00 - Sugars not otherwise provided for in this class
• C10G 1/06 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oil shale, oil-sand, or non-melting solid carbonaceous or similar materials, e.g. wood, coal by destructive hydrogenation
• C10G 3/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oxygen-containing organic materials, e.g. fatty oils, fatty acids

Abstract

The present invention provides processes for deconstructing and purifying biomass using water. The method includes the steps of loading a reactor with biomass and water, establishing and maintaining a deconstruction temperature and pressure for a deconstruction period, flushing the reactor with water, and repeating these steps to produce a solid phase and a biomass hydrolysate.

IPC Classes  ?

• C13K 13/00 - Sugars not otherwise provided for in this class
• C07C 1/22 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon starting from organic compounds containing only oxygen atoms as hetero atoms by reduction
• C10G 1/06 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oil shale, oil-sand, or non-melting solid carbonaceous or similar materials, e.g. wood, coal by destructive hydrogenation
• C10G 3/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oxygen-containing organic materials, e.g. fatty oils, fatty acids

Abstract

The present invention provides processes for deconstructing biomass to produce aqueous and organic products using a solvent produced in a bioreforming reaction.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08B 37/00 - Preparation of polysaccharides not provided for in groups Derivatives thereof
• C13K 13/00 - Sugars not otherwise provided for in this class
• C10G 1/06 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oil shale, oil-sand, or non-melting solid carbonaceous or similar materials, e.g. wood, coal by destructive hydrogenation
• C10G 3/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oxygen-containing organic materials, e.g. fatty oils, fatty acids

Abstract

The present invention provides methods, reactor systems, and catalysts for converting in a continuous process biomass to fuels and chemicals. The invention includes methods of converting the water insoluble components of biomass, such as hemicellulose, cellulose and lignin, to volatile C2+01-2 oxygenates, such as alcohols, ketones, cyclic ethers, esters, carboxylic acids, aldehydes, and mixtures thereof. In certain applications, the volatile C2+01-2 oxygenates can be collected and used as a final chemical product, or used in downstream processes toproduce liquid fuels, chemicals and other products.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 1/20 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon starting from organic compounds containing only oxygen atoms as hetero atoms
• C10G 3/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oxygen-containing organic materials, e.g. fatty oils, fatty acids

Abstract

The present invention includes methods for removing mineral acids, mineral salts and contaminants, such as metal impurities, ash, terpenoids, stilbenes, flavonoids, proteins, and other inorganic products, from a lignocellulosic feedstock stream containing organic acids, carbohydrates, starches, polysaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, sugars, sugar alcohols, phenols, cresols, and other oxygenated hydrocarbons, in a manner that maintains a portion of the organic acids and other oxygenated hydrocarbons in the product stream.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07H 1/08 - SeparationPurification from natural products
• C10G 17/02 - Refining of hydrocarbon oils, in the absence of hydrogen, with acids, acid-forming compounds, or acid-containing liquids, e.g. acid sludge with acids or acid-containing liquids, e.g. acid sludge
• C13K 1/02 - GlucoseGlucose-containing syrups obtained by saccharification of cellulosic materials
• C13K 1/06 - GlucoseGlucose-containing syrups obtained by saccharification of starch or raw materials containing starch
• C13K 13/00 - Sugars not otherwise provided for in this class
• C10G 3/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oxygen-containing organic materials, e.g. fatty oils, fatty acids

Abstract

The present invention includes methods for removing contaminants, such as mineral salts, mineral acids, terpenoids, stilbenes, flavonoids, proteinaceous materials, metal impurities, ash and other organic products, from a lignocellulosic feedstock stream containing oxygenated hydrocarbons.

IPC Classes  ?

• C10G 17/02 - Refining of hydrocarbon oils, in the absence of hydrogen, with acids, acid-forming compounds, or acid-containing liquids, e.g. acid sludge with acids or acid-containing liquids, e.g. acid sludge
• C13K 13/00 - Sugars not otherwise provided for in this class
• C12P 7/10 - Ethanol, i.e. non-beverage produced as by-product or from waste or cellulosic material substrate substrate containing cellulosic material

Abstract

Reactor systems and methods are provided for the catalytic conversion of liquid feedstocks to synthesis gases and other noncondensable gaseous products. The reactor systems include a heat exchange reactor configured to allow the liquid feedstock and gas product to flow concurrently in a downflow direction. The reactor systems and methods are particularly useful for producing hydrogen and light hydrocarbons from biomass-derived oxygenated hydrocarbons using aqueous phase reforming. The generated gases may find used as a fuel source for energy generation via PEM fuel cells, solid-oxide fuel cells, internal combustion engines, or gas turbine gensets, or used in other chemical processes to produce additional products. The gaseous products may also be collected for later use or distribution.

IPC Classes  ?

• C01B 6/24 - Hydrides containing at least two metals, e.g. Li(AlH4)Addition complexes thereof
• C01B 3/00 - HydrogenGaseous mixtures containing hydrogenSeparation of hydrogen from mixtures containing itPurification of hydrogen
• B01J 8/06 - Chemical or physical processes in general, conducted in the presence of fluids and solid particlesApparatus for such processes with stationary particles, e.g. in fixed beds in tube reactorsChemical or physical processes in general, conducted in the presence of fluids and solid particlesApparatus for such processes with stationary particles, e.g. in fixed beds the solid particles being arranged in tubes
• C01B 3/32 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by reaction of gaseous or liquid organic compounds with gasifying agents, e.g. water, carbon dioxide, air
• B01J 8/02 - Chemical or physical processes in general, conducted in the presence of fluids and solid particlesApparatus for such processes with stationary particles, e.g. in fixed beds

Abstract

Improved systems and methods for producing feedstock for biofuel and biochemical manufacturing processes are disclosed. Some systems and methods use components that are capable of transferring relatively high concentrations of solid biomass. Some systems and methods recycle a deconstruction catalyst.

IPC Classes  ?

• C10G 3/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oxygen-containing organic materials, e.g. fatty oils, fatty acids

Abstract

The present invention includes improved systems and methods for producing biomass-derived feedstocks for biofuel and biochemical manufacturing processes. The systems and methods use components that are capable of transferring relatively high concentrations of solid biomass utilizing pressure variations between vessels, and allows for the recovery and recycling of heterogeneous catalyst materials.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 1/00 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon
• C10L 1/02 - Liquid carbonaceous fuels essentially based on components consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen only
• C10G 3/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oxygen-containing organic materials, e.g. fatty oils, fatty acids

Abstract

Disclosed are methods for generating propylene glycol, ethylene glycol and other polyols, diols, ketones, aldehydes, carboxylic acids and alcohols from biomass using hydrogen produced from the biomass. The methods involve reacting a portion of an aqueous stream of a biomass feedstock solution over a catalyst under aqueous phase reforming conditions to produce hydrogen, and then reacting the hydrogen and the aqueous feedstock solution over a catalyst to produce propylene glycol, ethylene glycol and the other polyols, diols, ketones, aldehydes, carboxylic acids and alcohols. The disclosed methods can be run at lower temperatures and pressures, and allows for the production of oxygenated hydrocarbons without the need for hydrogen from an external source.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 45/00 - Preparation of compounds having C=O groups bound only to carbon or hydrogen atomsPreparation of chelates of such compounds
• C07C 29/17 - Preparation of compounds having hydroxy or O-metal groups bound to a carbon atom not belonging to a six-membered aromatic ring by hydrogenation of carbon-to-carbon double or triple bonds

Goods & Services

Chemicals for use in industry, namely, chemicals for use in the manufacture of polymers

Abstract

The present invention provides methods, reactor systems and catalysts for converting biomass and biomass-derived feedstocks to C8+ hydrocarbons using heterogenous catalysts. The product stream may be separated and further processed for use in chemical applications, or as a neat fuel or a blending component in jet fuel and diesel fuel, or as heavy oils for lubricant and/or fuel oil applications.

IPC Classes  ?

• C10G 3/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oxygen-containing organic materials, e.g. fatty oils, fatty acids
• C10L 1/02 - Liquid carbonaceous fuels essentially based on components consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen only

Abstract

8+ hydrocarbons using heterogenous catalysts. The product stream may be separated and further processed for use in chemical applications, or as a neat fuel or a blending component in jet fuel and diesel fuel, or as heavy oils for lubricant and/or fuel oil applications.

IPC Classes  ?

• C10G 3/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oxygen-containing organic materials, e.g. fatty oils, fatty acids
• C10L 1/04 - Liquid carbonaceous fuels essentially based on blends of hydrocarbons
• C10L 1/08 - Liquid carbonaceous fuels essentially based on blends of hydrocarbons for compression ignition

Abstract

The present invention provides processes for deconstructing biomass using a solvent produced in a bioreforming reaction.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08B 15/00 - Preparation of other cellulose derivatives or modified cellulose
• C07C 31/00 - Saturated compounds having hydroxy or O-metal groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms
• C10G 1/06 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oil shale, oil-sand, or non-melting solid carbonaceous or similar materials, e.g. wood, coal by destructive hydrogenation
• C10G 3/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oxygen-containing organic materials, e.g. fatty oils, fatty acids

Abstract

The present invention provides processes for catalytic deconstruction of biomass using a solvent produced in a bioreforming reaction.

IPC Classes  ?

• C13K 13/00 - Sugars not otherwise provided for in this class
• C07B 63/00 - PurificationSeparation specially adapted for the purpose of recovering organic compoundsStabilisationUse of additives
• C10G 1/06 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oil shale, oil-sand, or non-melting solid carbonaceous or similar materials, e.g. wood, coal by destructive hydrogenation
• C10G 3/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oxygen-containing organic materials, e.g. fatty oils, fatty acids
• B01J 20/34 - Regenerating or reactivating
• C07C 29/132 - Preparation of compounds having hydroxy or O-metal groups bound to a carbon atom not belonging to a six-membered aromatic ring by reduction of an oxygen-containing functional group
• B01J 23/46 - Ruthenium, rhodium, osmium or iridium
• B01J 23/652 - Chromium, molybdenum or tungsten
• B01J 23/68 - Silver or gold with arsenic, antimony, bismuth, vanadium, niobium, tantalum, polonium, chromium, molybdenum, tungsten, manganese, technetium or rhenium

Abstract

The present invention provides methods, reactor systems, and catalysts for converting in a continuous process biomass to less complex oxygenated compounds for use in downstream processes to produce biofuels and chemicals. The invention includes methods of converting the components of biomass, such as hemicellulose, cellulose and lignin, to water-soluble materials, including lignocellulosic derivatives, cellulosic derivatives, hemicellulosic derivatives, carbohydrates, starches, polysaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, sugars, sugar alcohols, alditols, polyols, diols, alcohols, ketones, cyclic ethers, esters, carboxylic acids, aldehydes, and mixtures thereof, using hydrogen and a heterogeneous liquefaction catalyst.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 321/00 - Thiols, sulfides, hydropolysulfides or polysulfides
• C07C 27/00 - Processes involving the simultaneous production of more than one class of oxygen-containing compounds
• C07C 35/08 - Compounds having at least one hydroxy or O-metal group bound to a carbon atom of a ring other than a six-membered aromatic ring monocyclic containing six-membered rings
• B01J 21/20 - Regeneration or reactivation
• C01B 15/024 - Preparation from organic compounds from hydrocarbons

Abstract

The present invention provides processes for catalytically converting biomass to oxygenated compounds suitable for use in bioreforming processes.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 3/00 - Processes of utilising sub-atmospheric or super-atmospheric pressure to effect chemical or physical change of matterApparatus therefor
• C07C 29/14 - Preparation of compounds having hydroxy or O-metal groups bound to a carbon atom not belonging to a six-membered aromatic ring by reduction of an oxygen-containing functional group of C=O containing groups, e.g. —COOH of a —CHO group
• C10G 1/06 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oil shale, oil-sand, or non-melting solid carbonaceous or similar materials, e.g. wood, coal by destructive hydrogenation
• C10L 1/02 - Liquid carbonaceous fuels essentially based on components consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen only
• C13K 1/02 - GlucoseGlucose-containing syrups obtained by saccharification of cellulosic materials

Abstract

The present invention provides processes for catalytic deconstruction of biomass using a solvent produced in a bioreforming reaction.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 1/20 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon starting from organic compounds containing only oxygen atoms as hetero atoms
• C10G 1/06 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oil shale, oil-sand, or non-melting solid carbonaceous or similar materials, e.g. wood, coal by destructive hydrogenation
• C10G 3/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oxygen-containing organic materials, e.g. fatty oils, fatty acids

Abstract

The present invention provides processes for deconstructing biomass using a solvent produced in a bioreforming reaction.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 1/20 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon starting from organic compounds containing only oxygen atoms as hetero atoms
• C10G 1/06 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oil shale, oil-sand, or non-melting solid carbonaceous or similar materials, e.g. wood, coal by destructive hydrogenation
• C10G 3/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oxygen-containing organic materials, e.g. fatty oils, fatty acids

Abstract

The present invention provides methods, reactor systems, and catalysts for converting in a continuous process biomass to less complex oxygenated compounds for use in downstream processes to produce biofuels and chemicals. The invention includes methods of converting the components of biomass, such as hemicellulose, cellulose and lignin, to water-soluble materials, including lignocellulosic derivatives, cellulosic derivatives, hemicellulosic derivatives, carbohydrates, starches, polysaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, sugars, sugar alcohols, alditols, polyols, diols, alcohols, ketones, cyclic ethers, esters, carboxylic acids, aldehydes, and mixtures thereof, using hydrogen and a heterogeneous liquefaction catalyst.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 1/20 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon starting from organic compounds containing only oxygen atoms as hetero atoms
• C10G 1/06 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oil shale, oil-sand, or non-melting solid carbonaceous or similar materials, e.g. wood, coal by destructive hydrogenation
• C10G 3/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oxygen-containing organic materials, e.g. fatty oils, fatty acids

Abstract

2/CO gas mixture) in an endothermic gasification reaction is described. The synthesis gas is used in exothermic carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions, such as Fischer-Tropsch, methanol, or dimethylether syntheses. The heat from the exothermic carbon-carbon bond-forming reaction is integrated with the endothermic gasification reaction, thus providing an energy-efficient route for producing fuels and chemicals from renewable biomass resources.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 27/00 - Processes involving the simultaneous production of more than one class of oxygen-containing compounds

Goods & Services

chemicals for use in industry, namely, chemicals for use in the manufacture of polymers, fuel additives, surfactants, solvents, and reagents

Goods & Services

chemicals for use in industry, namely, chemicals for use in the manufacture of polymers, surfactants, solvents, and reagents

Abstract

Disclosed are methods for generating propylene glycol, ethylene glycol and other polyols, diols, ketones, aldehydes, carboxylic acids and alcohols from biomass using hydrogen produced from the biomass. The methods involve reacting a portion of an aqueous stream of a biomass feedstock solution over a catalyst under aqueous phase reforming conditions to produce hydrogen, and then reacting the hydrogen and the aqueous feedstock solution over a catalyst to produce propylene glycol, ethylene glycol and the other polyols, diols, ketones, aldehydes, carboxylic acids and alcohols. The disclosed methods can be run at lower temperatures and pressures, and allows for the production of oxygenated hydrocarbons without the need for hydrogen from an external source.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 45/00 - Preparation of compounds having C=O groups bound only to carbon or hydrogen atomsPreparation of chelates of such compounds
• C07C 29/17 - Preparation of compounds having hydroxy or O-metal groups bound to a carbon atom not belonging to a six-membered aromatic ring by hydrogenation of carbon-to-carbon double or triple bonds

Abstract

4+ hydrocarbons, cyclic ethers, alcohols and/or ketones, by condensation and/or deoxygenation. The oxygenated hydrocarbons may originate from any source, but are preferably derived from biomass.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 1/00 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon

Abstract

Processes and reactor systems are provided for the conversion of oxygenated hydrocarbons to hydrocarbons, ketones and alcohols useful as liquid fuels, such as gasoline, jet fuel or diesel fuel, and industrial chemicals. The process involves the conversion of mono-oxygenated hydrocarbons to aromatics and gasonline range hydrocarbons where the oxygenated hydrocarbons are derived from biomass.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 1/00 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon
• C07C 2/86 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from hydrocarbons containing a smaller number of carbon atoms by condensation between a hydrocarbon and a non-hydrocarbon
• C07C 1/20 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon starting from organic compounds containing only oxygen atoms as hetero atoms

Abstract

4+ hydrocarbons, alcohols and/or ketones, by condensation. The oxygenated hydrocarbons may originate from any source, but are preferably derived from biomass.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 1/00 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon

Abstract

4+ hydrocarbons, alcohols and/or ketones, by condensation. The oxygenated hydrocarbons may originate from any source, but are preferably derived from biomass.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 1/00 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon
• C10L 1/185 - EthersAcetalsKetalsAldehydesKetones
• C10G 3/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oxygen-containing organic materials, e.g. fatty oils, fatty acids
• C07C 2/86 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from hydrocarbons containing a smaller number of carbon atoms by condensation between a hydrocarbon and a non-hydrocarbon
• C10L 1/182 - Organic compounds containing oxygen containing hydroxy groupsSalts thereof
• C07C 1/20 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon starting from organic compounds containing only oxygen atoms as hetero atoms

Abstract

Disclosed are methods for producing polyols, ketones, carboxylic acids, aldehydes and alcohols from biomass-derived oxygenated hydrocarbons, such as sugars, sugar alcohols, saccharides and the like, using catalysts containing platinum, ruthenium and tin. The methods can be run at lower temperatures and pressures, and allows for the production of oxygenated compounds without the need for hydrogen from an external source. The oxygenated compounds produced are useful as industrial chemicals or chemical intermediates for liquid fuels production.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 29/60 - Preparation of compounds having hydroxy or O-metal groups bound to a carbon atom not belonging to a six-membered aromatic ring by elimination of hydroxy groups, e.g. by dehydration
• C07C 31/20 - Dihydroxylic alcohols
• B01J 23/40 - Catalysts comprising metals or metal oxides or hydroxides, not provided for in group of noble metals of the platinum group metals

Abstract

Disclosed are methods for producing polyols, ketones, carboxylic acids, aldehydes and alcohols from biomass-derived oxygenated hydrocarbons, such as sugars, sugar alcohols, saccharides and the like, using catalysts containing platinum, ruthenium and tin. The methods can be run at lower temperatures and pressures, and allows for the production of oxygenated compounds without the need for hydrogen from an external source. The oxygenated compounds produced are useful as industrial chemicals or chemical intermediates for liquid fuels production.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 29/156 - Preparation of compounds having hydroxy or O-metal groups bound to a carbon atom not belonging to a six-membered aromatic ring by reduction of oxides of carbon exclusively with hydrogen or hydrogen-containing gases characterised by the catalyst used containing iron group metals, platinum group metals, or compounds thereof
• C07C 29/136 - Preparation of compounds having hydroxy or O-metal groups bound to a carbon atom not belonging to a six-membered aromatic ring by reduction of an oxygen-containing functional group of C=O containing groups, e.g. —COOH

Goods & Services

Chemicals for use in industry, namely, chemicals for use in the manufacture of plastics

Abstract

2/CO gas mixture) in an endothermic gasification reaction is described. The synthesis gas is used in exothermic carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions, such as Fischer-Tropsch, methanol, or dimethylether syntheses. The heat from the exothermic carbon-carbon bond-forming reaction is integrated with the endothermic gasification reaction, thus providing an energy-efficient route for producing fuels and chemicals from renewable biomass resources.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 27/00 - Processes involving the simultaneous production of more than one class of oxygen-containing compounds

Abstract

Processes and reactor systems are provided for the conversion of sugars to sugar alcohols using a hydrogenation catalyst, which includes apparatus and method for in-line regeneration of the hydrogenation catalyst to remove carbonaceous deposits.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 38/10 - Gas or vapour treatingTreating by using liquids vaporisable upon contacting spent catalyst using elemental hydrogen
• C07C 29/141 - Preparation of compounds having hydroxy or O-metal groups bound to a carbon atom not belonging to a six-membered aromatic ring by reduction of an oxygen-containing functional group of C=O containing groups, e.g. —COOH of a —CHO group with hydrogen or hydrogen-containing gases
• C07C 31/26 - Hexahydroxylic alcohols