Abstract: A method of producing an aromatic chemical, comprises: providing a feedstock comprising biomass to a first reactor to produce a first product stream, wherein the first product stream comprises methane and carbon dioxide; combining the first product stream with a recycle stream to form a second reactor feed stream; passing the second reactor feed stream through a second reactor to produce a second product stream comprising aromatics and hydrogen gas; recovering aromatics from the second product stream to create a recovery stream depleted of aromatics; combining the recovery stream with a stream comprising carbon dioxide to form a combined recovery stream; passing the combined recovery stream to a third reactor to produce the recycle stream comprising gas; and forming an aromatic chemical from the second product stream.

Abstract: Compositions for primarily addressing degenerative complaints, in particular joint related conditions such as arthritis and rheumatism, in which there may also be associated inflammation, are provided. Other potential uses are also discussed, as well as prophylactic and curative applications. Preferred embodiments incorporate green-lip mussel products (particularly GLME) with shark cartilage or chondroitin compounds, and plant and bark based antioxidants are employed in a number of embodiments.