Process for converting biomass to aromatic hydrocarbons
US9873836B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 22, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 23, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 22, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P30/40
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides methods, reactor systems, and catalysts for increasing the yield of aromatic hydrocarbons produced while converting biomass to hydrocarbons. The invention includes methods of using catalysts to increase the yield of benzene, toluene, and mixed xylenes in the hydrocarbon product.
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