One-pot catalytic conversion of cellulose and of woody biomass solids to liquid fuels.
J Am Chem Soc
; 133(35): 14090-7, 2011 Sep 07.
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| ID: mdl-21806029
ABSTRACT
Efficient methodologies for converting biomass solids to liquid fuels have the potential to reduce dependence on imported petroleum while easing the atmospheric carbon dioxide burden. Here, we report quantitative catalytic conversions of wood and cellulosic solids to liquid and gaseous products in a single stage reactor operating at 300-320 °C and 160-220 bar. Little or no char is formed during this process. The reaction medium is supercritical methanol (sc-MeOH) and the catalyst, a copper-doped porous metal oxide, is composed of earth-abundant materials. The major liquid product is a mixture of C(2)-C(6) aliphatic alcohols and methylated derivatives thereof that are, in principle, suitable for applications as liquid fuels.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Madeira
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Celulose
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Biomassa
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Biocombustíveis
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Am Chem Soc
Ano de publicação:
2011
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos