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Preparation of pentanol with ethanol derived from fermentation

US9656932B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 12, 2015
Grant dateMay 23, 2017
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Expiry dateJun 14, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E50/10
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

In one embodiment, the present application discloses methods to selectively synthesize higher alcohols and hydrocarbons useful as fuels and industrial chemicals from syngas and biomass. Ketene and ketonization chemistry along with hydrogenation reactions are used to synthesize fuels and chemicals. In another embodiment, ketene used to form fuels and chemicals may be manufactured from acetic acid which in turn can be synthesized from synthesis gas which is produced from coal, biomass, natural gas, etc.

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