18506347. PROCESSES FOR PRODUCING BIOMONOMERS AND PRECURSORS FOR THE BIOMONOMERS simplified abstract (UOP LLC)
PROCESSES FOR PRODUCING BIOMONOMERS AND PRECURSORS FOR THE BIOMONOMERS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Yili Shi of Buffalo Grove IL (US)
Veronica G. Deak of Chicago IL (US)
Kristen E. Allaire of Chicago IL (US)
Joel T. Walenga of Lake Zurich IL (US)
PROCESSES FOR PRODUCING BIOMONOMERS AND PRECURSORS FOR THE BIOMONOMERS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18506347 titled 'PROCESSES FOR PRODUCING BIOMONOMERS AND PRECURSORS FOR THE BIOMONOMERS
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a process for producing biomonomers and their precursors using a slurry-phase reaction. Specifically, a furoate carboxylation reaction is carried out in a hydrocarbon slurry containing carbon dioxide, resulting in the production of dicarboxylates that can be separated and used to create biomonomers like furan dicarboxylate methyl ester and furan dicarboxylic acid.
- The process involves conducting a furoate carboxylation reaction in a hydrocarbon slurry.
- Carbon dioxide is included in the slurry to facilitate the reaction.
- The reaction produces dicarboxylates that can be separated from the slurry.
- The separated dicarboxylates can be used to produce biomonomers such as furan dicarboxylate methyl ester and furan dicarboxylic acid.
Potential Applications: - Production of biomonomers for various industrial applications. - Sustainable production of bio-based materials. - Development of environmentally friendly plastics and polymers.
Problems Solved: - Reducing reliance on fossil fuels for the production of monomers. - Minimizing carbon footprint in the manufacturing process. - Creating more sustainable and eco-friendly materials.
Benefits: - Lower environmental impact compared to traditional monomer production methods. - Utilization of carbon dioxide as a feedstock for biomonomer synthesis. - Potential for creating bio-based materials with similar properties to conventional plastics.
Commercial Applications: Title: Sustainable Production of Biomonomers Using Slurry-Phase Reaction This technology could be applied in industries such as: - Bioplastics manufacturing - Chemical synthesis - Renewable energy production
Questions about Biomonomer Production: 1. How does the use of a slurry-phase reaction improve the efficiency of biomonomer production? 2. What are the potential challenges in scaling up this process for commercial applications?
Original Abstract Submitted
Processes for producing biomonomers and precursors for same with a slurry-phase reaction. A furoate carboxylation reaction is conducted within a hydrocarbon slurry which includes carbon dioxide. The reaction produces dicarboxylates which can be separated from the slurry and used to produce biomonomers like furan dicarboxylate methyl ester and furan dicarboxylic acid.
