Fuel compositions containing lignocellulosic biomass fermentation process syrup
AssigneeE. I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company
InventorsKENNETH MILES HILL, Steven H. Swearingen
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Abstract
A solid lignocellulosic fuel composition is produced from combining the syrup co-product of a lignocellulosic biomass fermentation process and an additional fuel component. The syrup is an excellent binder for a powdery fuel material that is not readily handled. The fuel composition is further processed to form briquettes, pellets and the like.
Claims5
A solid lignocellulosic fuel composition comprising a lignocellulosic syrup and at least one additional fuel component consisting of coal fines, wherein the lignocellulosic syrup is the product of a process for the production of ethanol from lignocellulosic biomass.
A process for the production of a solid lignocellulosic fuel composition comprising mixing a lignocellulosic syrup composition with at least one additional fuel component consisting of coal fines to produce a solid lignocellulosic fuel composition.
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