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Processes for Catalytic Conversion of Lignin to Liquid Bio-Fuels

Invention Summary Lignin is a complex biopolymer that is found in all vascular plants. It is the second most abundant renewable carbon source on earth and is currently generated as a high volume byproduct in the pulp/paper industry and some biorefineries. Lignin conversion into higher value fuels and additives can significantly enhance the competitiveness...

Published: 2/6/2020 | Inventor(s): Wlodzimierz Zmierczak, Jan Miller

Keywords(s): Energy, Oil & Gas

Category(s): Energy, Oil & Gas

A Novel and Innovative Design for Bioreactor

Invention SummaryUniversity of Utah inventors developed a fully scalable algae bioreactor to enhance the production of algae and other phototropic organisms by recirculating the content to increase the algae’s access to light, nutrients and reducing the chances of dead zones.Value PropositionNo moving parts Uniquely scalable Can be designed to...

Published: 9/13/2019 | Inventor(s): Leonard Pease, Swomitra Mohanty

Keywords(s): Biofuels, Energy

Category(s): Energy, Biofuels

In-Situ Reservior Ozonation System to Remediate Problems Caused by Organic Deposition That Hamper the Efficient Extraction of Hydrocarbon

Invention Summary A method to remediate polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH ie. asphaltene) in pipelines, contaminated soil and oil reservoirs. Through the use of an ozonated bipolar solvent, PAH is dissolved and cleaved resulting in the generation of polar molecules (oxidized hydrocarbons) that may be used as refinery feedstock or bioavailable for...

Published: 4/2/2020 | Inventor(s): David Wavrek, P.k. Andrew Hong

Keywords(s): Energy, Oil & Gas

Category(s): Energy, Oil & Gas