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The energy consumption of the process is low because it uses platform chemicals and does not use syngas intermediates, which can be energy-intensive.
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Reference #: 01073 The University of South Carolina is offering licensing opportunities for a method to convert platform chemicals into liquefied petroleum gas in one-step with minimal energy input. Invention Description: The subject invention describes a one-step method of converting biomass platform chemicals into liquid petroleum gas (LPG) without using additional reactants. It uses platform chemicals as a renewable energy input, delivers bio-LPG with high conversion efficiency, and can be operated at moderate temperatures and atmospheric pressure. The resulting bio-LPG is a sustainable energy resource and can be used as a fuel in heating, cooking, power generation, and combustion engines. Potential Applications: Chemical refineries and biomass processing plants Advantages and Benefits: The energy consumption of the process is low because it uses platform chemicals and does not use syngas intermediates, which can be energy-intensive. The proposed process of bio-LPG production is more energy efficient and generates significantly less greenhouse gas emissions than fuels produced from conventional petroleum products. A process developed from the proposed technology could significantly reduce LPG costs, increase LPG supplies, and encourage distribution in rural areas, resulting in healthier populations with access to a sustainable energy source. Background: Plant biomass is the renewable and inexpensive source of carbon, which can be transformed into fuels or useful chemicals. If scaled properly and sustainably produced, bio-LPG could replace petroleum-LPG. Bio-LPG is chemically identical to petroleum-LPG.