Abstract: Halogen-free decorative surface covering compositions comprising a polymer blend, the polymer blend comprising: a) at least one thermoplastic elastomer, the thermoplastic elastomer being a block copolymer comprising hard and soft sequences, wherein the hard sequence is a (co)polymer of one or more vinyl aromatic monomer(s) and wherein the soft sequence is a (co)polymer of one or more alkylene(s) or of a mixture of one or more alkylene(s) and one or more vinylaromatic monomers; b) at least one thermoplastic polyurethane.

Abstract: The present invention provides a one-component (1K) anti-corrosive fast-dry epoxy resin coating composition which is free of a curing agent. The present invention further provides a coated metal substrate, which comprises a metal substrate, an epoxy resin base coat at least partially coated onto the metal substrate, and a top coat at least partially coated onto the base coat.

Abstract: A composition for the manufacture of a gelcoat includes a main component and a curing component. The main component includes at least one epoxide resin selected from glycidyl ethers of bisphenol A, glycidyl ethers of bisphenol F, trimethylolpropane triglycidyl ethers, and mixtures thereof, and up to 5 wt.-% of at least one of a filler and a pigment based on a total weight of the main component. The curing component includes at least one cycloaliphatic amine. The main component or the curing component further includes at least one polytetrahydrofuran polyol. The gelcoat is transparent.

Abstract: A chromium-free surface-treated metal sheet includes a metal sheet, a surface-treatment coating that contains a polycarboxylic acid type polymer and a zirconium compound and that is formed on at least one surface of the metal sheet, and a coating that contains a polyester resin, a phenol resin and an acid catalyst and that is formed on the surface-treatment coating. The surface-treated metal sheet can be used for producing cans and can lids maintaining excellent dent resistance even for acidic beverages, without permitting the organic resin film formed on the coating to be peeled even under high-temperature and wet environments during a sterilization treatment or the like, and maintaining excellent hot water-resistant adhering property.

Abstract: Transition metal complex siccatives are provided. Aspects of the siccatives include a transition metal complexed with a cyclic tetradentate ligand. Aspects of the invention further include compositions that include the siccatives, as well as methods of making and using the same. Aspects of the invention further include use of the siccatives as a catalyst in various syntheses.

Abstract: A CMP slurry composition which provides for a high Ge- or SiGe-to-dielectric material selectivity a low rate of Ge or SiGe recess formation includes an oxidant and a germanium removal rate enhancer including at least one of a methylpyridine compound and a methylpyridine derivative compound. In some examples, the slurry composition also includes an etching inhibitor. In some cases, the slurry composition may include an abrasive, a surfactant, an organic complexant, a chelating agent, an organic or inorganic acid, an organic or inorganic base, a corrosion inhibitor, or a buffer. The slurry composition may be distributed onto a surface of a polishing pad disposed on a platen that is configured to rotate. Additionally, a workpiece carrier configured to house a substrate may bring the substrate into contact with the rotating polishing pad and thereby polish the substrate utilizing the slurry composition.

Abstract: Provided is a water-activated double-side adhesive tape or sheet, wherein a water-absorbing adhesive layer is provided on one surface of a water permeable substrate, and a water-activated adhesive layer which is made slippery by applying water is provided on the other surface of the water permeable substrate. The water-activated double-sided adhesive tape or sheet is used to fix grips onto sports equipment such as golf clubs and bicycle, and allows the adhesive layer to dry rapidly and the grips to be fixed well, regardless of the type of grip material.

Abstract: Paint replacement films of the invention comprise at least one adhesive layer; at least one pigmented layer; and at least one polymer layer that is essentially free of low surface energy materials. In addition, paint replacement composite articles and related methods of the invention comprise a paint replacement film and a topcoat on a surface of the paint replacement film opposite the adhesive layer. Paint replacement films and composite articles of the invention are useful when applied to a variety of articles (e.g., a motorized vehicle such as an aircraft).

Abstract: Provided is an adhesion technology that can separate adherends with their recycling as a premise while meeting their reliability guarantee temperature conditions. A double-sided, pressure-sensitive adhesive tape includes a pair of pressure-sensitive adhesive layers and an electrically-conductive heat generating layer disposed between the paired pressure-sensitive adhesive layers. At least one of the paired pressure-sensitive adhesive layers contains a heat-foaming agent, and at least one of opposite end faces of the electrically-conductive heat generating layer extends out beyond a corresponding end face of the at least one pressure-sensitive adhesive layer.

Abstract: The present invention is an assembly layer for a flexible device. Within a temperature range of between about ?30° C. to about 90° C., the assembly layer has a shear storage modulus at a frequency of 1 Hz that does not exceed about 2 MPa, a shear creep compliance (J) of at least about 6×10?6/Pa measured at 5 seconds with an applied shear stress between about 50 kPa and about 500 kPa, and a strain recovery of at least about 50% at at least one point of applied shear stress within the range of about 5 kPa to about 500 kPa within about 1 minute after removing the applied shear stress.

Abstract: A method of making an adhesive is provided, including obtaining an actinic radiation-polymerizable adhesive precursor composition disposed against a surface of an actinic radiation-transparent substrate and irradiating a first portion of the actinic radiation-polymerizable adhesive precursor composition through the actinic radiation-transparent substrate for a first irradiation dosage. The method further includes irradiating a second portion of the actinic radiation-polymerizable adhesive precursor composition through the actinic radiation-transparent substrate for a second irradiation dosage. The first portion and the second portion are adjacent to or overlapping with each other and the first irradiation dosage and the second irradiation dosage are not the same. The method forms an integral adhesive having a variable thickness in an axis normal to the surface of the actinic radiation-transparent substrate.

Abstract: The present invention is an assembly layer for a flexible device. The assembly layer is derived from precursors that include an alkyl(meth)acrylate ester having 1 to 24 carbon atoms in the alkyl group and a free-radical generating initiator. Within a temperature range of between ?30° C. to 90° C., the assembly layer has a shear storage modulus at a frequency of 1 Hz that does not exceed 2 MPa, a shear creep compliance (J) of at least 6×10?6 1/Pa measured at 5 seconds with an applied shear stress between 50 kPa and 500 kPa, and a strain recovery of at least 50% at at least one point of applied shear stress within the range of 5 kPa to 500 kPa within 1 minute after removing the applied shear stress. In a preferred embodiment, the flexible device is a flexible electronic display.

Abstract: Problem to be solved of the present invention is to provide a hot-melt adhesive agent which is capable of applying at low temperature, excellent in adhesiveness at the wide temperature ranges (10 to 40° C.), and excellent in balance between tackiness and retention force, and a disposable product obtained by employing the hot-melt adhesive agent. Means for Solving the problem is a hot-melt adhesive agent comprising a thermoplastic block copolymer (A) which is a copolymer of vinyl class aromatic hydrocarbons and conjugated diene compounds, wherein the thermoplastic block copolymer (A) comprises the following component (A1) and component (A2): (A1) a radial type styrene block copolymer having a styrene content of 35 to 45% by weight, a diblock content of 50 to 90% by weight, and has a viscosity at 25° C. as 25% toluene solution of not more than 250 mPa·s; and (A2) a triblock type styrene block copolymer.

Abstract: An adhesive composition, having: a polyalkylene oxide-added polyfunctional epoxy compound (a) represented by formula (A); a polyfunctional (meth)acrylate monomer (b), and a photo-acid generator (c); a method of bonding the adherends and a method of producing a stack, each of which uses the same: wherein R designates a lower alkylene group (e.g. an alkylene group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms); X designates a divalent linking group having a ring structure and 6 to 20 carbon atoms, or a lower alkylene group (e.g. an alkylene group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms); and m and n each are 0, or a positive number, independently.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a card protective film, a production method thereof and a payment card, wherein the card protective film comprises a core layer of a biaxially oriented polyester film, a first connection layer and a printed bonding layer connected to a printed layer of a card substrate, as well as a surface processing layer with function(s) of thermal laminating release, thermal jointing and/or hot stamping; the printed bonding layer is connected to one side of the core layer through the first connection layer, and the surface processing layer is connected to the other side of the core layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a yeast protein extract with adhesive properties, comprising extracts of Rhodotorula rubra, Pichia pastoris and Sacharomyces cerevisiae, which have been deposited. The invention also relates to an adhesive composition for wood panels, comprising the yeast protein extract in equal quantities. The invention further relates to a method for preparing the yeast protein extract. The composition can be used in wood panels.

Abstract: A cerium-based abrasive that achieves a high polishing rate and suppresses the occurrence of surface defects such as scratches and pits and the deposition of the abrasive particles on the polished surface in surface polishing of glass substrates or the like, at low cost with a high production efficiency. The cerium-based abrasive includes a cubic composite rare earth oxide and a composite rare earth oxyfluoride, containing 95.0 to 99.5 mass % of total rare earth elements in terms of oxides, containing 54.5 to 95.0 mass % of cerium in terms of oxide, 4.5 to 45.0 mass % of lanthanum in terms of oxide, and 0.5 to 2.0 mass % of neodymium in terms of oxide relative to the total rare earth elements in terms of oxides, containing 0.5 to 4.0 mass % of fluorine atoms, and containing 0.001 to 0.50 mass % of sodium atoms relative to the total rare earth elements in terms of oxides.

Abstract: The proposed invention is a process for obtaining the ore dust suppressant resin with the chemical recycling of Poly thermoplastic polymer (Ethylene Terephthalate) or PET. It is proposed a method for obtaining the resin by using the depolymerization reaction methodology of the Poly polymer (Ethylene Terephthalate) obtained from post-consumption PET bottles, in the presence of cationic surfactant hexadeciltrimetrilamonio bromide (CTAB). The resin is thus obtained being subsequently added to the same PVP K-90 (Polyvinylpyrrolidone) as increasing load on the final viscosity of the resin. Other additives such as lignin extracted from plants such as leaves and tree branches may also be added, in this case, incorporated to make the resin more hydrophobic.

Abstract: The refrigerator oil of the present invention is a refrigerator oil for a refrigerant including difluoromethane (R32), which contains a polyvinyl ether-based compound (A) including a constitutional unit (a1) having a methoxyethyl group in a side chain thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed are the use of fluorine substituted olefins, including tetra- and penta-fluoropropenes, in a variety of applications, including in methods of depositing catalyst on a solid support, methods of sterilizing articles, cleaning methods and compositions, methods of applying medicaments, fire extinguishing/suppression compositions and methods, flavor formulations, fragrance formulations and inflating agents.

Abstract: A thermosoftening and heat conductive silicone grease composition including: (A) a silicone wax having a melting point of 30-80° C.; (B) a organopolysiloxane indicated by formula R1aSiO(4-a)/2 (R1 indicating a monovalent hydrocarbon group and a being 1.8?a?2.2) and having a kinematic viscosity of 10-500,000 mm2/s at 25° C.; and (C) a heat conductive filler material having a heat conductivity of at least 10 W/(m·K).

Abstract: Heat transfer fluid concentrates include: a freezing point depressant, water, or a combination thereof; a carboxylate; an inorganic phosphate; an azole compound; calcium ions and/or magnesium ions; and a water-soluble polymer. Ready-to-use heat transfer fluids and methods for preventing corrosion in heat transfer systems are described.

Abstract: A method of mitigating annular pressure buildup includes providing or using a foamed treatment fluid including: an aqueous base fluid; a water-soluble polymer comprising carbonyl groups; an organic crosslinking agent that comprises an amine group that is capable of crosslinking the water-soluble polymer comprising carbonyl groups; a foam surfactant; and sufficient gas to form a foam; and introducing the foamed treatment fluid into a well bore annulus. A foamed treatment fluid includes an aqueous base fluid; a water-soluble polymer comprising carbonyl groups; an organic crosslinking agent that comprises an amine group that is capable of crosslinking the water-soluble polymer comprising carbonyl groups; a foam surfactant; and sufficient gas to form a foam.

Abstract: Crosslinked polymers that may be useful, for example, as viscosifiers or fluid-loss control additives for well treatment and servicing fluids are provided. In one embodiment, the methods comprise: providing a treatment fluid comprising a base fluid and a crosslinked polymer composition comprising at least one polymer that comprise at least one N-vinyl lactam monomeric unit, and at least one crosslinker selected from the group consisting of: an acrylamide-based crosslinker, an acrylate-based crosslinker, an ester-based crosslinker, an amide-based crosslinker, any derivative thereof, and any combination thereof; and introducing the treatment fluid into at least a portion of a wellbore penetrating at least a portion of a subterranean formation.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for stabilizing portions of a subterranean formation, including portions of a subterranean formation having unconsolidated particulates, using a consolidating agent comprising polyamino-functionalized nanoparticles. Methods in accordance with the present disclosure include the steps of providing a treatment fluid comprising a base liquid and polyamino-functionalized nanoparticles; and introducing the treatment fluid into a portion of a subterranean formation. Treatment fluids comprising polyamino-functionalized nanoparticles include gravel packing fluids, consolidation fluids, and hydraulic fracturing fluids.

Abstract: The present invention contains methods, of making a cashew nutshell liquid alkoxylate sulfate surfactant by alkoxylation of a natural alkylphenol using propylene oxide (PO) and/or ethylene oxide (EO) followed by a sulfation reaction. The cashew nutshell liquid alkoxylate sulfate surfactant of the present invention is made by a facile and cost effective method. The natural hydrophobe surfactant of the present invention find uses in EOR applications where it is used for solubilization and mobilization of oil optionally containing asphaltene, wax, naphtenate, and for environmental cleanup. Further, the unsulfated version of the natural hydrophobe cardanol alkoxylate surfactant of the present invention can be used as ultra-high molecular weight non-ionic surfactant. Another advantage is that the composition is a renewable based surfactant that is non-toxic and biodegradable.

Abstract: A brine resistant silica sol is described and claimed. This brine resistant silica sol comprises an aqueous colloidal silica mixture that has been surface functionalized with at least one moiety selected from the group consisting of a monomeric hydrophilic organosilane, a mixture of monomeric hydrophilic organosilane(s) and monomeric hydrophobic organosilane(s), or a polysiloxane oligomer, wherein the surface functionalized brine resistant aqueous colloidal silica sol passes at least two of three of these brine resistant tests: API Brine Visual, 24 Hour Seawater Visual and API Turbidity Meter.

Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed relate to methods of treating subterranean formations including sequential use of at least two surfactants. In various embodiments, the present invention provides a method of treating a subterranean formation including sequentially placing in the subterranean formation a penetrating-aid surfactant and a pore-declogging surfactant.

Abstract: Methods and systems for infusing ceramic proppant and infused ceramic proppant obtained therefrom are provided. The method can include introducing ceramic proppant and a chemical treatment agent to a mixing vessel, mixing the ceramic proppant and the chemical treatment agent in the mixing vessel to provide a mixture, introducing microwave energy to the mixing vessel to heat the mixture to a temperature sufficient to produce infused ceramic proppant containing at least a portion of the chemical treatment agent, and withdrawing the infused ceramic proppant from the mixing vessel.

Abstract: Application of lecithin-based oil compositions to additive particles to control dusting. Without limitation, a method of reducing an amount of dust produced during transfer of additive particles in well operations may comprise providing treated additive particles comprising additive particles and a lecithin based oil composition disposed on a surface of at least portion of the particles. The lecithin -based oil composition may comprise a lecithin and an organic solvent. The method may further comprise mixing components comprising the treated additive particles and a base fluid to provide a treatment fluid. The method may further comprise introducing the treatment fluid into a subterranean formation.

Abstract: Application of polyaminated fatty acid-based oil compositions to additive particles to control dusting. A method reducing an amount of dust produced during transfer of additive particles in well operations may comprise providing treated additive particles comprising additive particles and a polyaminated fatty acid-based oil composition disposed on a surface of at least portion of the particles, wherein the polyaminated fatty acid-based oil composition comprises a polyaminated fatty acid and an organic solvent. The method may further comprise mixing components comprising the treated additive particles and a base fluid to provide a treatment fluid. The method may further comprise introducing the treatment fluid into a subterranean formation.

Abstract: Compositions for suspending proppants in a hydraulic fracture of a subterranean formation involve a carrier fluid, a plurality of proppants, and a plurality of filaments, which optionally are comprised into a fabric that includes a plurality of connected filaments. The filaments contain crosslinkable sites, e.g. organo-borate, organo-zirconate, organo-titanate, and/or hydroxyl groups. A method of using the compositions includes hydraulically fracturing the subterranean formation to form fractures in the formation, during and/or after hydraulically fracturing the subterranean formation introducing proppants into the fractures, during and/or after hydraulically fracturing the subterranean formation introducing a plurality of filaments into the fractures, where the filaments contact and inhibit or prevent the proppant from settling by gravity within the fractures; and closing the fractures against the proppants.

Abstract: A hydrocarbon formation treatment micellar solution fluid and its use in treating underperforming hydrocarbon formations is described and claimed. A hydrocarbon formation treatment micellar solution fluid wherein the micellar solution fluid comprises water, a non-terpene oil-based moiety, a brine resistant aqueous colloidal silica sol; and optionally a terpene or a terpenoid, wherein the brine resistant aqueous colloidal silica sol has silica particles with a surface that is functionalized with at least one moiety selected from the group consisting of a hydrophilic organosilane, a mixture of hydrophilic and hydrophobic organosilanes, or a polysiloxane oligomer, wherein the brine resistant aqueous colloidal silica sol passes at least two of three of these brine resistant tests: API Brine Visual, 24 Hour Seawater Visual and API Turbidity Meter, and wherein, when a terpene or terpenoid is present, the ratio of total water to terpene or terpenoid is at least about 15 to 1.

Abstract: Materials and methods for preparing a modified poly(hexahydrotriazines) (PHTs) polymers and modified polyhemiaminals (PHAs) are provided. A monomer precursor, a photochromic precursor, and a formaldehyde material may be combined to form a photochromic polymer. The photochromic polymer may comprise hexahydrotriazine, hemiaminal, polyhexahydrotriazine, polyhemiaminal, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides spirofluorene derivatives and organic electroluminescent devices comprising the spirofluorene derivatives as a host material. The spirofluorene derivative is represented by General Formula I. In the present disclosure, hole transporting performance and electron transporting performance of molecules can be adjusted through modifying 3,6 points of spirofluorene with groups that have hole transporting performance and electron transporting performance, so as to solve the problem that the traditional phosphorescent materials cannot simultaneously achieve high triplet energy level, carrier transfer matching, and high glass transition temperature.

Abstract: The present invention relates to: a dopant for an organic optoelectronic device, represented by chemical formula 1; an organic optoelectronic device including the dopant; and a display device.

Abstract: Color conversion films for an LCD (liquid crystal display) having RGB (red, green, blue) color filters, as well as such displays, formulations, precursors and methods are provided, which improve display performances with respect to color gamut, energy efficiency, materials and costs. The color conversion films absorb backlight illumination and convert the energy to green and/or red emission at high efficiency, specified wavelength ranges and narrow emission peaks. The color conversion films may comprise at least one of: polydimethylsiloxane hydroxy terminated, dendritic polyol or polyvinylpyrrolidone.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the technology of material surface modification and the preparation adsorption new material, which involves the preparation of CQDs and the application of CQDs on modifying water purification function material. Firstly, the CQDs with rich functional groups and specific graphene structure has been prepared based on the low-cost biomass. Then, modified the traditional adsorbent by prepared CQDs under the in situ synthesis process. Secondly, synthesis the CQDs basic on the organic waste-water under low-temperature hydrothermal treatment process. Then, prepared the CQDs modified water purification material by collecting the CQDs under the flocculation process. This invention can be used in the widely used in the field of modification and preparation of functional materials, because of it not only gives a new method to synthesis low-cost and high performance water purification material, but also provide a new idea to treat high toxicity and refractory organic waste-water.

Abstract: A light emitter is formed from nanoparticles including a compound semiconductor containing an Ag component, In component, and Se component. The peak wavelength of the emission intensity falls within the range of 700 to 1400 nm, and the half-value width ?H for the peak wavelength is 100 nm or less. The light emitted is configured to emit strong light in the near-infrared region, and which is capable of detecting biological information, and is preferred for bioimaging.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a quantum dot, the method including preparing a CdS/CdSe/CdS quantum dot that includes a CdS-containing first core, a CdSe-containing second core, and a CdS-containing shell; forming a Cu2S/Cu2Se/Cu2S quantum dot by injecting the CdS/CdSe/CdS quantum dot into a solution containing a Cu precursor; and forming a ZnS/ZnSe/ZnS quantum dot by injecting the Cu2S/Cu2Se/Cu2S quantum dot into a solution containing a Zn precursor.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide etchants suitable for etching indium oxide-based films in which precipitation of oxalic acid is reduced even when moisture is evaporated and which provide excellent residue removal not only on organic films and SiN but also on glass. Also, the present invention aims to provide etchants that have a high solubility of indium to reduce precipitation of a salt of oxalic acid and indium, and therefore can be used for a long period of time. The present invention also aims to provide etchants that maintain a high etching rate. Included is an etchant for etching an indium oxide-based film, the etchant containing: (A) oxalic acid; (B) a primary amine having two or more hydroxy groups and/or a polyhydric alcohol; and (C) water.

Abstract: A liquid-crystalline media comprising one or more compounds of formula S where the parameters have the meaning defined in claim 1, and one or more compounds of the formula I and one or more compounds of the formula II or one or more compounds of the formula I and one or more compounds of the formula III or one or more compounds of the formula II and one or more compounds of the formula III or one or more compounds of the formula I and one or more compounds of the formula II and one or more compounds of the formula III: in which the parameters have the meaning indicated in claim 1, and to components comprising these media for high-frequency technology, in particular phase shifters and microwave array antennas.

Abstract: The invention relates to chiral compounds of formula I wherein the parameters have the meaning given in claim 1, to liquid crystal mixtures comprising at least one chiral compound of formula I, to chiral linear or crosslinked liquid crystal polymers obtainable by polymerizing a polymerizable mixture comprising at least one chiral compound of formula I, to the use of chiral compound of formula I and mixtures and polymers obtained thereof in liquid crystal displays, active and passive optical elements, adhesives, synthetic resins with anisotropic mechanical properties, cosmetic and pharmaceutical compositions, diagnostics, liquid crystal pigments, for decorative and security applications, nonlinear optics, optical information storage or as chiral dopants, and to a liquid crystal display comprising a mixture comprising at least one chiral compound of formula I.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system and a method for rapid pyrolysis of coal.

Abstract: The invention relates to thermal conversion of solid fuels with a low organic content and can be used in the fuel-processing industry. Conversion of oil shale or high-ash solid fuels comprises flue-gas drying of feedstock, recovering the solid phase as a heat-carrying agent, feedstock pyrolysis in a reactor, separating a gas-vapour mixture from the coke-ash residue in a dust-settling chamber, discharging ash, cooling flue gases, and combustion of the coke-ash residue. An inert material having an ambient temperature is supplied to the outlet of the coke-ash residue ignition chamber. The plant comprises, arranged in series, a reactor, a dust-settling chamber, a flash-process furnace, a heat-carrier cyclone, an ash cyclone, a waste-heat recovery system, an ash-discharge system and a bin for inert material connected to the outlet of the coke-ash residue ignition chamber.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for pyrolysis of waste feed material. Some systems include a main retort and a secondary retort. Syngas is produced by pyrolysis in the main retort, and is then mixed with combustion air and ignited, in some cases to produce energy. Carbon char travels to the secondary retort and is exhausted from the system through an airlock.

Abstract: Examples of a flexible pyrolysis system are provided that include at least one reaction chamber capable of pyrolyzing a combination of coal in a supercritical carbon dioxide (CO2) atmosphere. The system includes a recuperating and condensing circuit that removes dissolved pyrolysis products from the supercritical CO2 atmosphere and then recovers CO2 for reuse in the reaction chamber. The recuperating and condensing circuit includes multiple stages of recuperators and collectors that can be independently controlled in order to selectively fractionate the pyrolysis products. In addition, the pyrolysis reaction may be controlled to alter the pyrolysis products generated.

Abstract: A bio-oil product is produced from biomass material by subjecting the biomass material to a first stage liquefaction process, where the first stage liquefaction process includes combining the biomass material with a co-solvent including methanol and water to form a first slurry mixture, providing the slurry mixture within a first liquefaction reactor and maintaining the first slurry mixture at a sufficient temperature and pressure so as to convert a portion of the biomass material into a first liquefied bio-oil product as well as form a first aqueous product and a first solid product, and separating the first liquefied bio-oil product from the aqueous and solid products.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of manufacturing hydrocarbons by operating a Fischer-Tropsch reactor comprising a fixed bed of reduced Fischer-Tropsch catalyst that comprises cobalt as catalytically active metal. Further, the present invention relates to a mixture of hydrocarbons obtainable by said Fischer-Tropsch reaction.

Abstract: Multiple stages of reactors form a bio-reforming reactor that generates chemical grade bio-syngas for any of 1) a methanol synthesis reactor, 2) a Methanol-to-Gasoline reactor train, 3) a high temperature Fischer-Tropsch reactor train, and 4) any combination of these three that use the chemical grade bio-syngas derived from biomass fed into the bio-reforming reactor. A tubular chemical reactor of a second stage has inputs configured to receive chemical feedstock from at least two sources, i) the raw syngas from the reactor output of the first stage via a cyclone, and ii) purge gas containing renewable carbon-based gases that are recycled back via a recycle loop as a chemical feedstock from any of 1) the downstream methanol-synthesis-reactor train, 2) the downstream methanol-to-gasoline reactor train, or 3) purge gas from both trains. The plant produces fuel products with solely 100% biogenic carbon content as well as fuel products with 50-100% biogenic carbon content.