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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 14, 2012
Filed:
Jun. 01, 2009
Allen Aradi, Glen Allen, VA (US);
Joseph Roos, Mechanicsville, VA (US);
Tze-chi Jao, Glen Allen, VA (US);
Allen Aradi, Glen Allen, VA (US);
Joseph Roos, Mechanicsville, VA (US);
Tze-Chi Jao, Glen Allen, VA (US);
Afton Chemical Corporation, Richmond, VA (US);
Abstract
The present invention relates to a method for improving biomass gasification. By the present invention, volatile organometallics are contacted with a biomass before or during gasification. By this method, the biomass improves gas yields while reducing solid (tar) and liquid yields. In addition, the volatile organometallics interact with lignin in the biomass to produce methanol, which, in turn, results in a stable liquid or oil by-product or otherwise stabilizes the gasification process of the biomass. The presently disclosed method can also lead to increased syngas production and is potentially COneutral. The energy input to the gasification is correspondingly reduced to reduce costs and the environmental impact associated with the gasification process.