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Title: Palladium catalyzed hydrogenation of bio-oils and organic compounds

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1019118

The invention provides palladium-catalyzed hydrogenations of bio-oils and certain organic compounds. Experimental results have shown unexpected and superior results for palladium-catalyzed hydrogenations of organic compounds typically found in bio-oils.

Research Organization:
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC0676RL01830
Assignee:
Battelle Memorial Institute (Richland, WA)
Patent Number(s):
7,956,224
Application Number:
US Patent Application 12/140,929
OSTI ID:
1019118
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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