Tandem biochemical and thermochemical conversion of algal biomass

Title: Tandem biochemical and thermochemical conversion of algal biomass

The present invention relates to methods and system configured to convert algal biomass into biofuels, alcohols, nutrients, biochar, chemical building block compounds, and/or other useful by-products. Exemplary methods include an integrated biochemical and thermochemical process that provides high purity biofuels and mixed alcohols, while minimizing waste and/or maximizing efficiency.

Inventors:: Davis, Ryan W.; George, Anthe; Lane, Todd W.; Pate, Ronald C.; Wu, Benjamin C.

Issue Date:: 2018-09-18

OSTI Identifier:: 1483388

Assignee:: National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC (Albuquerque, NM) SNL-A

Patent Number(s):: 10,077,454

Application Number:: 14/750,960

Contract Number:: AC04-94AL85000

Resource Relation:: Patent File Date: 2015 Jun 25

Research Org:: Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)

Sponsoring Org:: USDOE

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

Subject:: 09 BIOMASS FUELS

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