Production of alcohols having three carbon atoms from carbonaceous materials
US8981165B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 7, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P30/40
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A process for producing alcohols having three carbon atoms from carbonaceous materials such as biomass. The carbonaceous material, such as biomass, is gasified to produce synthesis gas. The synthesis gas then is subjected to a plurality of reactions to produce alcohols such as n-propanol and isopropanol.
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