Advancements in catalyst and membrane technology are increasing the productivity and efficiency of Biomass to Liquids production in the race to commercialization. Here is an overview of the latest announcements in Green Car Congress for March and April 2010 alone:
- University of South Florida Researchers developed a new cobalt silica-supported eggshell design catalyst to optimize liquids production from biomass. The new catalyst is said to enjoy a longerlifespan, and producing water as a by-product, making it a cleaner option. ~5 April 2010
- Researchers from the Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT) in Germany have shown that hydrocarbon yield and energy efficiency can be increased in a Fischer-Tropsch (FT) biomass-to-liquids (BTL) process using a hydrophilic membrane enabling the in situ removal of water from the catalyst bed. ~ 4 April 2010
- Udhe recently upgraded their PRENFLOW technology to combine a dry feed system, multiple burners, a membrane wall and a proprietary water quench system. The innovation cuts out the need for capital-intensive systems and can process a variety of feedstocks. ~ 28 March 2010
Technological innovations are opening new opportunities for a broader range of biomass processors to play an active role in the Biomass to Liquids industry! That is why the BTL & Bio-Based Chemicals conference meeting in Rotterdam-Netherlands is providing updates on the latest technological innovations to Improve Conversion & Optimize Mass Yields for BTL.
The BTL & Bio-Based Chemicals conference will also offer a Progress Report on the Commercialization of BTL Biorefiniery projects, with special focus on Diesel and Jet Fuel production.
Those keen on participating in BTL & Bio-Based Chemicals as delegates, sponsors, speakers and media partners can submit their proposals to hafizah@cmtsp.com.sg.
