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View article: Butene-Rich Alkene Formation from 2,3-Butanediol through Dioxolane Intermediates
Butene-Rich Alkene Formation from 2,3-Butanediol through Dioxolane Intermediates Open
The cost-effective production of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) remains a major challenge within the energy sector. One approach to address this is the fermentation of biomass feedstocks into oxygenates followed by catalytic conversion t…
View article: Separation, recovery and upgrading of biomass derived 2,3-butanediol
Separation, recovery and upgrading of biomass derived 2,3-butanediol Open
The invention relates to a two-way approach to isolate, recover and upgrade 2,3-Butanediol (2,3-BDO) from fermentation broth. A complete separation and recovery process for 2,3-BDO using acetalization and trans-acetalization sequence. Acet…
View article: Method for conversion of diols to olefin products
Method for conversion of diols to olefin products Open
A method for converting a diol in solution to an olefin fraction, the method comprising: (i) reacting a diol of the formula HO—R—OH in solution with a carbonyl-containing molecule of the formula: in the presence of an acid catalyst to resu…
View article: Processes for the preparation of alkyl furans using bifunctional copper catalysts
Processes for the preparation of alkyl furans using bifunctional copper catalysts Open
The present disclosure relates to the selective hydrodeoxygenation (HDO) of bio-based furanic ketones with a bifunctional copper-based catalyst in the presence of a solvent to prepare alkyl furans with high yield, purity, and scalability. …
View article: Recyclable polymers from environmentally benign building blocks
Recyclable polymers from environmentally benign building blocks Open
Disclosed herein are embodiments of a method for making recyclable polymers and a method for decomposing the polymers back to the monomers which can then be reused. The polymer are stable to aqueous and/or acid conditions and may have a fo…
View article: Separation, recovery and upgrading of 2,3‐<scp>butanediol</scp> from fermentation broth
Separation, recovery and upgrading of 2,3‐<span>butanediol</span> from fermentation broth Open
2,3‐Butanediol (BDO) is a bio‐derived building block available from biomass through biochemical methods in high titers (>120 g L −1 ) making it an attractive target for production and further upgrading to chemical products and fuels such a…
View article: High Explosives and Energetics Asset Analysis Tool
High Explosives and Energetics Asset Analysis Tool Open
The High Explosives and Energetics (HE&E) Asset Analysis Tool is a database and reference for LANL facilities, equipment, staffing and financial information pertinent to the HE&E program. The tool is used for the communication of the curre…
View article: Impacts of Biologically Induced Degradation on Surface Energy, Wettability, and Cohesion of Corn Stover
Impacts of Biologically Induced Degradation on Surface Energy, Wettability, and Cohesion of Corn Stover Open
The impacts of biological degradation on surface area, surface energy, wettability, and cohesion of anatomically fractionated (i.e., leaf, stalk, and cob) and bulk corn stover are presented in this study. The physical, thermal and chemical…
View article: Building Structure-Property Relationships of Cycloalkanes in Support of Their Use in Sustainable Aviation Fuels
Building Structure-Property Relationships of Cycloalkanes in Support of Their Use in Sustainable Aviation Fuels Open
In 2018 13.7 EJ of fuel were consumed by the global commercial aviation industry. Worldwide, demand will increase into the foreseeable future. Developing Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs), with decreased CO 2 and soot emissions, will be pi…
View article: Easier Access to Functional Furans
Easier Access to Functional Furans Open
Traditional furan alkylation utilizes catalyst materials are unsafe, produce hazardous waste, and yield low reaction products. Researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory have developed a new method to enable industries to produce valuab…
View article: Recycled Paper as a Source of Renewable Jet Fuel in the United States
Recycled Paper as a Source of Renewable Jet Fuel in the United States Open
Converting biomass into jet fuel involves more than the core chemical process. The overall process includes the logistics of harvesting and transporting the biomass, handling and preparing the material for processing, and processing and di…
View article: The compatibility performance of fuel system elastomers with two dioxolane molecules as blends with diesel
The compatibility performance of fuel system elastomers with two dioxolane molecules as blends with diesel Open
The compatibility of 17 elastomers with two dioxolane molecules was assessed by volume change and hardness measurements. Each molecule was blended with diesel in concentrations of 0, 10, 20 and 30 wt.%. The elastomers included two fluoroca…
View article: Top 13 Blendstocks Derived from Biomass for Mixing-Controlled Compression-Ignition (Diesel) Engines: Bioblendstocks with Potential for Decreased Emissions and Improved Operability
Top 13 Blendstocks Derived from Biomass for Mixing-Controlled Compression-Ignition (Diesel) Engines: Bioblendstocks with Potential for Decreased Emissions and Improved Operability Open
Reducing the impacts of medium- and heavy-duty (MD/HD) ground transportation can be enabled by fuel-engine combinations that use lower compression ignition liquid fuels and reduce criteria pollutant emissions. Fuels and blendstocks combine…
View article: Fully Recyclable Polycarbonates from Simple, Bio-Derived Building Blocks
Fully Recyclable Polycarbonates from Simple, Bio-Derived Building Blocks Open
Plastic buildup and accumulation in the environment are an increasingly large problem facing civilization. Petroleum-based plastics can exist for hundreds to thousands of years in the environment, destroying habitats and polluting water. E…
View article: The properties of bicyclic and multicyclic hydrocarbons as bio-derived compression ignition fuels that can be prepared<i>via</i>efficient and scalable routes from biomass
The properties of bicyclic and multicyclic hydrocarbons as bio-derived compression ignition fuels that can be prepared<i>via</i>efficient and scalable routes from biomass Open
A series of multicyclic hydrocarbons were synthesized in high yield and under mild conditions from 2,5-hexanedione, cyclohexanone and cyclopentanone, on a scale of 200 g.
View article: Modulation of H<sup>+</sup>/H<sup>−</sup> exchange in iridium-hydride 2-hydroxypyridine complexes by remote Lewis acids
Modulation of H<sup>+</sup>/H<sup>−</sup> exchange in iridium-hydride 2-hydroxypyridine complexes by remote Lewis acids Open
We disclose a unique series of iridium hydride complexes where rapid H + /H − exchange is modulated by a remote binding site.
View article: A Process for Converting Corn Bran to Furfural without Mineral Acids
A Process for Converting Corn Bran to Furfural without Mineral Acids Open
Furfural is a bio-derived industrial chemical that has been identified as a platform chemical for the production of renewable fuels and chemicals. Currently, domestic feedstock and processing costs are high, so United States-based furfural…
View article: Impacts of Inorganic Material (Total Ash) on Surface Energy, Wettability, and Cohesion of Corn Stover
Impacts of Inorganic Material (Total Ash) on Surface Energy, Wettability, and Cohesion of Corn Stover Open
The impacts and variability of inorganic material (measured as total ash) on surface area, surface energy, wettability, and cohesion of corn stover samples from Iowa were examined. The impact of total ash on the acid component of surface e…
View article: Synthesis of aviation fuel from bio-derived isophorone
Synthesis of aviation fuel from bio-derived isophorone Open
Using photochemical [2 + 2] cycloaddition, a cyclobutane dione was generated from isophorone, a condensate of bio-acetone.
View article: Top Ten Blendstocks For Turbocharged Gasoline Engines: Bioblendstocks With Potential to Deliver the for Highest Engine Efficiency
Top Ten Blendstocks For Turbocharged Gasoline Engines: Bioblendstocks With Potential to Deliver the for Highest Engine Efficiency Open
More efficient engines enabled by better fuels derived from biomass could increase the fuel economy of the light duty (LD) fleet by 10% over current technology and planned developments. This report identifies top LD boosted spark ignition …
View article: Camphorane as a Renewable Diesel Blendstock Produced by Cyclodimerization of Myrcene
Camphorane as a Renewable Diesel Blendstock Produced by Cyclodimerization of Myrcene Open
Camphorene was synthesized by the thermal Diels–Alder cyclodimerization of myrcene and subsequently hydrogenated to produce camphorane. On the basis of common fuel metrics (density, lower heating value, cetane, and viscosity) the prepared …
View article: Top Ten Blendstocks Derived From Biomass For Turbocharged Spark Ignition Engines
Top Ten Blendstocks Derived From Biomass For Turbocharged Spark Ignition Engines Open
More efficient engines enabled by better fuels derived from biomass could increase the fuel economy of the light duty (LD) fleet by 10% over current technology and planned developments. This report identifies top LD boosted spark ignition …
View article: A simple, solvent free method for transforming bio-derived aldehydes into cyclic acetals for renewable diesel fuels
A simple, solvent free method for transforming bio-derived aldehydes into cyclic acetals for renewable diesel fuels Open
The acetalization of 2,3-butanediol with bio-derived C4–8 aldehydes has yielded a route to substituted 1,3-dioxolanes from small bio-building blocks.