Gevo researchers have developed proprietary mixed metal oxide catalysts (MMO) capable of converting biomass-derived C2-C6 oxygenates (alcohols, acids, ketones, and/or aldehydes) to C2-C6 olefins and hydrogen in a single step. Depending upon the mix of oxygenates in the feed, the MMO process forms an olefin product mixture consisting primarily of bio-based butylenes or propylene in high yield along with significant levels of renewable hydrogen. Gevo’s MMO catalysts have demonstrated the flexibility to convert aqueous based feedstocks containing C2-C6 oxygenates derived from biomass, municipal wastes, industrial waste gases, or byproducts (inedible corn oil) to olefins and renewable hydrogen, which ultimately provides a highly flexible pathway to biofuels or biobased chemicals.

Mixed metal oxide (MMO) catalysts for single step conversion of bio-based C2-C6 oxygenates to olefins processes

255th National Meeting (2018)

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