Catalysts, systems, and methods for producing fuels and fuel additives from polyols
US8361174B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 7, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 29, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 22, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC10L1/1905
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to catalysts, systems, and methods for producing products such as fuels and fuel additives from polyols. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method of producing a fuel additive, including combining a polyol and a component selected from the group consisting of alcohols and organic acids to form a reaction mixture and contacting the reaction mixture with a metal oxide catalyst at a temperature of greater than about 150 degrees Celsius. Other embodiments are also included herein.
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