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Stabilization and Upgrading of Bio-Oil Using Electrocatalytic Hydrogenation

Executive SummaryPyrolyzing biomass into bio-oil is one option to convert biomass into a useable, easily transported form with minimal inputs. However, pyrolysis-derived bio-oil contains hundreds of reactive organic compounds that are corrosive to container materials and prone to polymerization. Therefore, it is necessary to be able to rapidly convert...
Published: 2/17/2023   |   Inventor(s): Christopher Saffron, Dennis Miller, James Jackson, Zhenglong Li
Keywords(s):   Category(s): Advanced Materials, Biotechnology

Process to Improve FDCA Manufacturing

Executive SummaryAs global markets and governments are pushing to reduce fossil fuel dependencies, novel manufacturing methods of bio-based plastics are being pursued. However the cost and conversion efficiencies of creating environmentally-friendly plastics hinder the conversion from petroleum-based plastics to bio-based plastics. This novel process...
Published: 9/10/2025   |   Inventor(s): Dennis Miller, Lars Peereboom, Matthew Gattinger, Evan Wegener
Keywords(s):   Category(s): Chemicals, Advanced Materials, Packaging

Low Cost Hydrogenation of Bio-oils

IntroductionThere is a strong need for reliable and efficient energy alternatives to non-renewable petroleum. One renewable alternative for energy is bio-oil derived by biomass pyrolysis. However, bio-oil is impractical because it is corrosive to containment materials, self-reactive, and prone to polymerization, making it unfit for use within existing...
Published: 8/20/2022   |   Inventor(s): Chun ho Lam, James Jackson, Christopher Saffron, Dennis Miller
Keywords(s):   Category(s): Chemicals, Energy, Environment

High Yield Glycerol to Propylene Glycol Conversion Process

IntroductionThe increased production of biodiesel has resulted in a concomitant increased availability of glycerol, a byproduct of the production process. As a result the price of glycerol has experienced a sharp downward spiral. Challenges have confronted biodiesel producers who have pursued Glycerol conversion to the Propylene Glycol, a more desirable...
Published: 8/20/2022   |   Inventor(s): Dennis Miller, James Jackson, Simona Marincean
Keywords(s): Biodiesel, Glycerol, High Yield Conversion, Propylene Glycol Category(s): Chemicals, Materials, Agriculture, Environment