APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Ionic liquid recovery from biomass pretreatment Lignin recovery from ionic liquid Fractionation of biomass and specialty chemicals Separation technologies and chemical synthesis involving ionic liquids ADVANTAGES: Over 90% ionic liquid recovery Minimizes energy, reagents, and equipment required Does not require addition of salts … [Read more...] about Fractionation and Removal of Solutes from Ionic Liquids EJIB-2729
Biomass Deconstruction
Thermophilic Cellulases Compatible with Ionic Liquid Pretreatment EJIB-2666
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Deconstruction of biomass for biofuels production Paper recycling and pulp processing ADVANTAGES: Substantially improves the efficiency of saccharification of cellulose Potential for consolidated pretreatment and saccharification of … [Read more...] about Thermophilic Cellulases Compatible with Ionic Liquid Pretreatment EJIB-2666
Ionic Liquids from Lignin-derived Compounds EIO- 2013-042
APPLICATIONS Biomass pretreatment for biofuel production Product separation and recovery Catalysis Paper pulping Other industries using ionic liquids, e.g., pharmaceutical, industrial chemical and polymer manufacturing; lithium ion battery additives; and specialty cleaning, among others ADVANTAGES Facilitates cost effective use of ionic liquids for biomass … [Read more...] about Ionic Liquids from Lignin-derived Compounds EIO- 2013-042
Lignin from Biomass to Co-Products 2013-144
PIs: Blake Simmons/Harvey Blanch, JBEI KEY COLLABORATORS: Wolf Frommer, Jean-Loup Faulon, Bradley Holmes, Rajat Sapra, JBEI APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY: Convert lignin from sustainable biomass to high value products ADVANTAGES: Produce … [Read more...] about Lignin from Biomass to Co-Products 2013-144
Producing Beneficial Materials from Biomass and Biodiesel Byproducts IB-2379
APPLICATIONS Produce chemicals and plastics from biomass Synthesizing allyl alcohol from glycerol Synthesizing 1,4-dihydrofuran from erythritol ADVANTAGES Yields low cost materials in quantity and quality suitable for manufacturing Some compounds created in one step without expensive reagents Minimal waste … [Read more...] about Producing Beneficial Materials from Biomass and Biodiesel Byproducts IB-2379