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Process for the production of alcohol from a carbonaceous feedstock

US8907140B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 14, 2013
Grant dateDec 9, 2014
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Expiry dateApr 19, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P20/582
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to an improved process for the production of ethanol from a carbonaceous feedstock; wherein the carbonaceous feedstock is first converted to synthesis gas which is then converted to ethanoic acid, which is then esterified and which is then hydrogenated to produce ethanol.

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