Production of renewable alcohols from maple wood using supercritical methanol hydrodeoxygenation in a semi-continuous flowthrough reactor
Peter H. Galebach, Jimmy K. Soeherman, Elise B. Gilcher, Ashley M. Wittrig, Jillian Johnson, Thomas Fredriksen, Chengrong Wang, Michael P. Lanci, James A. Dumesic, George W. Huber
Abstract
Biomass conversion to alcohols using supercritical methanol depolymerization and hydrodeoxygenation (SCM-DHO) with CuMgAl mixed metal oxide is a promising process for biofuel production.
Topics & Concepts
HydrodeoxygenationSupercritical fluidMethanolChemistryMapleOrganic chemistryRenewable energyPulp and paper industryChemical engineeringCatalysisBotanySelectivityEngineeringBiologyElectrical engineeringLignin and Wood ChemistryCatalysis for Biomass ConversionCatalysis and Hydrodesulfurization Studies