Forest refinery. [Organosolv pulping process]

Journal Article · Sun Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 1981 · CHEMTECH; (United States)

OSTI ID:5358375

Myerly, R C; Nicholson, M D; Katzen, R; Taylor, J M

The chemistry, gasification, and hydrolysis of wood are first discussed briefly. Chemical wood pulping, and organosolv pulping in particular, can process wood into a variety of chemical by-products. The uses of the by-products are cited, and these could substitute for 1.4 quads of equivalent petrochemical raw materials. 22 refs.

• Research Organization: Union Carbide Corp, South Charleston, Va
• OSTI ID: 5358375
• Journal Information: CHEMTECH; (United States), Vol. 11:3
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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