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Shellsol as a processing liquid in biomass liquefaction

Journal Article · · Energy Sources
 [1];  [2]
  1. Alexandria Univ. (Egypt). Dept. of Chemistry
  2. UMIST, Manchester (United Kingdom). Dept. of Chemistry

Liquefaction of cellulosic feeds slurried in Shellsol solvents was investigated at 350--400 C under a reducing gas atmosphere using different types of nickel catalysts. The aromatic solvent, Shellsol AB, has been shown to be a very effective suspension medium for feedstocks. The use of this processing liquid is attractive in terms of cheapness and ease of product separation. The aliphatic counterpart Shellsol T is not suitable as a suspension medium. The biomass feeds produced high yields of oils low in oxygen, very low in nitrogen, and containing no sulfur.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
533058
Journal Information:
Energy Sources, Journal Name: Energy Sources Journal Issue: 7 Vol. 19; ISSN 0090-8312; ISSN EGYSAO
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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