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Title: Conversion of organic solids to hydrocarbons

Patent ·
OSTI ID:869891
 [1]
  1. Oak Ridge, TN
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A method of converting organic solids to liquid and gaseous hydrocarbons includes impregnating an organic solid with photosensitizing ions and exposing the impregnated solid to light in a non-oxidizing atmosphere for a time sufficient to photocatalytically reduce the solid to at least one of a liquid and a gaseous hydrocarbon.

Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-84OR21400
Assignee:
Martin Marietta Energy Systems, Inc. (Oak Ridge, TN)
Patent Number(s):
US 5417824
OSTI ID:
869891
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

References (4)

The Action of Ultraviolet Light upon Cellulose. I. Irradiation Effects. II. Post-Irradiation Effects 1 journal May 1944
Formation of free radicals in photo-irradiated cellulose. IV. Effect of ferric ions journal October 1975
Formation of free radicals in photoirradiated cellulose. III. Effect of photosensitizers journal August 1975
Free Radical Reactions in UV Irradiation of Cellulose journal January 1964

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