Process, Plant, and Biofuel From Lognocellulosic Feedstock
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1. A process for producing biofuels from lignocellulosic feedstocks, the process comprising:
- depolymerizing pentose from a lignocellulosic feedstock to form a remainder;
wherein the depolymerizing step results in a stream comprising primarily pentose, andconverting the pentose to a biofuel material.
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Abstract
This invention relates to a process and a plant for biofuel production, such as with biogasoline and/or biodiesel. 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 a biofuel material and using the remainder for generation of power or further downstream conversion.
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1. A process for producing biofuels from lignocellulosic feedstocks, the process comprising:
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depolymerizing pentose from a lignocellulosic feedstock to form a remainder;
wherein the depolymerizing step results in a stream comprising primarily pentose, andconverting the pentose to a biofuel material. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 22, 23)
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15. A biofuels plant for producing biofuels from a lignocellulosic feedstock, the plant comprising:
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a lignocellulosic feed system; a pentose depolymerization unit for removing pentose from the lignocellulosic feedstock to form a remainder;
wherein the depolymerization results in a stream comprising primarily pentose; anda pentose conversion unit for converting pentose to a biofuel material. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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