Process Design and Economics for the Conversion of Lignocellulosic Biomass to Hydrocarbons: Dilute-Acid and Enzymatic Deconstruction of Biomass to Sugars and Catalytic Conversion of Sugars to Hydrocarbons

Ryan Davis, Ling Tao, Eric Tan, Jeff Ross, John Lukas, Danielle Sexton, Christopher Scarlata

Research output: NRELTechnical Report

Abstract

This report describes one potential conversion process to hydrocarbon products by way of catalytic conversion of lignocellulosic-derived hydrolysate. This model leverages expertise established over time in biomass deconstruction and process integration research at NREL, while adding in new technology areas for sugar purification and catalysis. The overarching process design converts biomass to diesel- and naphtha-range fuels using dilute-acid pretreatment, enzymatic saccharification, purifications, and catalytic conversion focused on deoxygenating and oligomerizing biomass hydrolysates.
Original languageAmerican English
Number of pages133
DOIs
StatePublished - 2015

NREL Publication Number

  • NREL/TP-5100-62498

Keywords

  • catalytic conversion
  • hydrocarbons
  • lignocellulosic biomass

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