Process, Plant And Butanol From Lignocellulosic Feedstock
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1. A process for producing butanol from lignocellulosic feedstocks, the process comprising:
- depolymerizing pentose from a lignocellulosic feedstock to form a remainder; and
converting the pentose to butanol.
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Abstract
This invention relates to a process, a plant, and butanol made of or derived from lignocellulosic feedstock. The process includes the step of depolymerizing lignocellulosic material to form pentose and a remainder. The process also includes the step of converting the pentose to butanol material and using the remainder for generation of power or further downstream conversion.
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1. A process for producing butanol from lignocellulosic feedstocks, the process comprising:
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depolymerizing pentose from a lignocellulosic feedstock to form a remainder; and converting the pentose to butanol. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A butanol plant for producing butanol from a lignocellulosic feedstock, the plant comprising:
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a lignocellulosic feed system; a pentose depolymerization unit adapted for removing pentose from the lignocellulosic feedstock to form a remainder; and a pentose conversion unit adapted for converting pentose to butanol. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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