Applications Efficient pretreatment of a wide range of lignocellulosic feedstocks. Including agricultural residues, wood, and tropical fibers Bio-based chemical and biofuel production, including sustainable aviation fuel from renewable plant materials Advantages/Benefits Higher efficiency of sugar release from diverse feedstocks Improved solvent recovery and … [Read more...] about Amine-based solvents for single and mixed feedstock pretreatment 2024-152
Biomass Deconstruction
Volatile amine reagents for highly efficient biomass pretreatment 2024-172
Applications Efficient pretreatment of agricultural waste for conversion into fermentable sugars Sustainable bio-products from renewable plant materials Advantages/Benefits High levels of sugar release Cost-effective due to efficient solvent recovery and reuse Lower energy input due to low temperature processing Effective with diverse … [Read more...] about Volatile amine reagents for highly efficient biomass pretreatment 2024-172
Distillable Ionic Liquids for Feedstock Agnostic Pretreatment 2024-157
Applications Production of biofuels, sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), and bioproducts in commercial biorefineries Advantages/Benefits Easier and more efficient processing of diverse biomass feedstocks, including agricultural residues, hardwood sawdust, and tropical fibers Cost-effective and reusable solvents for sustainable operations Higher sugar recovery … [Read more...] about Distillable Ionic Liquids for Feedstock Agnostic Pretreatment 2024-157
Water-enhanced Pretreatment of Biomass for High Saccharification Yields 2024-021
APPLICATIONS: Enhancing biomass conversion to increase biofuel production efficiency ADVANTAGES: Increases sugar yields from biomass compared to conventional pretreatment methods Prevents physical and chemical transformation of biomass components Enables high solvent recovery and recycle rates BACKGROUND: Biomass pretreatment is a crucial step in the … [Read more...] about Water-enhanced Pretreatment of Biomass for High Saccharification Yields 2024-021
Catalytic Depolymerization of Lignin via Metal Catalysts 2020-148
APPLICATIONS: Feedstocks for the production of biofuels and bioproducts ADVANTAGES: Compatible with downstream processes Supported (multi)metallic-nanoparticle (NP) catalysts (lower loading) Improved process economics via catalytic reusability Tunable, allowing for precise control over the production of desired compounds BACKGROUND: Lignin is the … [Read more...] about Catalytic Depolymerization of Lignin via Metal Catalysts 2020-148