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Conversion of organic solids to hydrocarbons

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OSTI ID:869891

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:
LOCKHEED MARTIN ENRGY SYST INC
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)

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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