Biorefining Method

摘要

The present invention relates generally to the generation of bio-products from organic matter feedstocks. More specifically, the present invention relates to improved methods for the hydrothermal/thermochemical conversion of lignocellulosic and/or fossilised organic feedstocks into biofuels (e.g. bio-oils) and/or chemical products (e.g. platform chemicals).

主权项

1. A method for producing a bio-product from organic matter feedstock, the method comprising:
providing a reaction mixture comprising the organic matter feedstock, a solvent, and a solid substrate, wherein the solid substrate constitutes between 5% and 15% of the total combined mass of the solid substrate and organic matter feedstock in the reaction mixture; treating the reaction mixture in a reactor vessel at a reaction temperature and pressure suitable for conversion of all or a portion of the organic matter feedstock into a product mixture comprising the bio-product; and depressurising and cooling the product mixture; wherein the solid substrate is solid or substantially solid at the reaction temperature and pressure and;
sequesters organic and/or inorganic matter that de-solubilises within the reaction mixture or the product mixture; and/oralters one or more flow characteristics of the reaction mixture and/or the product mixture in the reactor vessel.