Production of alcohols having at least four carbon atoms from carbonaceous materials
US8987530B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 7, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P30/20
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A process for producing alcohols 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 having at least four carbon atoms such as butanol and isobutanol.
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