Efficiently Produce Levoglucosenone (LGO) from Biomass
Levoglucosenone from Fast Pyrolysis of Biomass
Tags: Monash University, Australia, Industrial Automation & Manufacturing
Monash University's two-stage fast pyrolysis method efficiently produces Levoglucosenone (LGO) from biomass. This process uses continuously-fed reactors and optimizes temperatures and acidic gas introduction for high LGO yields. The method accommodates diverse cellulosic feedstocks and allows tunable bio-oil composition, with a high LGO concentration and improved selectivity and yield. It features an efficient separation process for impurities, leading to high-purity LGO. The technology's applications include producing specialty chemicals and potential pharmaceutical intermediates, offering an economically viable and environmentally friendly alternative.
IP Type or Form Factor: Patent Pending; Process & Method
TRL: 4 - minimum viable product built in lab
Industry or Tech Area: Sustainable Production Methods; Purification & Separation
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