Catalytic conversion of lignocellulosic biomass to fuels: Process development and technoeconomic evaluation

S. Murat Sen; Carlos A. Henao; Drew J. Braden; James A. Dumesic; Christos T. Maravelias

doi:10.1016/j.ces.2011.07.022

Catalytic conversion of lignocellulosic biomass to fuels: Process development and technoeconomic evaluation

S. Murat Sen, Carlos A. Henao, Drew J. Braden, James A. Dumesic, Christos T. Maravelias

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Abstract

Levulinic acid (LA) has been identified as a platform chemical, which can be produced from lignocellulosic materials and transformed into liquid fuels, fuel additives and even other specialty chemicals. These conversions have been made possible through recent advances in heterogeneous catalysis. Taking advantage of novel chemistries and catalytic materials, we have developed a LA-based strategy to convert lignocellulosic biomass into liquid hydrocarbon fuels. To assess the economic potential of this approach, a process synthesis effort supported by detailed process simulation and capital/operational cost calculations has been undertaken. Furthermore, we study different feedstocks and perform sensitivity analysis studies for several process and economic parameters. Finally, we present the results of an energy efficiency analysis and discuss biomass transportation aspects.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	57-67
Number of pages	11
Journal	Chemical Engineering Science
Volume	67
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ces.2011.07.022
State	Published - Jan 1 2012
Externally published	Yes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

General Chemistry
General Chemical Engineering
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

Keywords

Biofuels
Catalysis
Chemical processes
Design
Economics
Energy efficiency

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