Abstract: A process for making furfural, derivatives of furfural, or both from biomass is described. The biomass feed is optionally conditioned to obtain a moisture content of 25 wt % or less. The biomass feed is ground to form particles having a particle size in a range of 0.02 mm to 7 mm with 5 wt % or less being 75 microns or less, and an average aspect ratio of 0.4 or more. The ground biomass feed is blanketed with an inert gas having an oxidant or oxygen content of 5 mol % or less. The ground biomass feed is reacted in the presence of water, a water-immiscible organic solvent, and an acid catalyst to form a reaction product mixture comprising furfural, derivatives of furfural, or both.

Abstract: A device and process is presented for producing hydrogen peroxide on an as needed basis is disclosed. The process and device produces hydrogen peroxide on a small scale without the addition of chemicals and disposal of waste streams.

Abstract: A material treatment assembly comprises a first manifold having an inlet channel a second manifold having an outlet channel, a plurality of chambers in fluid communication with the first and second manifolds so that a fluid flows from the inlet channel through a material in each chamber and into the outlet channel, wherein the material maintains a position with respect to the manifolds, and at least one seal for each of the chambers adapted to permit repeated placement of material. A method for treating material comprises the steps of providing a plurality of chambers, loading material into the chambers, providing an inlet manifold having an inlet channel and an outlet manifold having an effluent channel, sealing the chambers into fluid communication with the manifolds and flowing a fluid from the inlet manifold, though the material and into the effluent manifold.