Processes for recovering valuable components from a catalytic fast pyrolysis process
AssigneeAnellotech, Inc.
InventorsMichael Tanzio, Charles M. Sorensen, JR., Marc E. Schneidkraut, Jeffrey P. Whiting
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Abstract
Methods of separating products from the catalytic fast pyrolysis of biomass are described. In a preferred method, a portion of the products from a pyrolysis reactor are recovered and separated using a quench system and solvent contacting system that employs materials produced in the pyrolysis process.
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An organic liquid comprising at least 90% of benzene and toluene derived from biomass, comprising at least 25% benzene and at least 30% toluene derived from biomass.
An organic liquid comprising from 50 to 95% xylenes derived from biomass, and 3 to 20% benzene plus toluene.
An organic liquid comprising from 50 to 95% xylenes derived from biomass, and 3 to 20% benzene plus toluene derived from biomass.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.