Sustainable Transportation Fuels from Natural Gas (H{sub 2}), Coal and Biomass

Huffman, Gerald

University of Kentucky

关键词: 10 Synthetic Fuels;   

DOI  :  10.2172/1097101
RP-ID  :  FC26-05NT42456
RP-ID  :  1097101

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This research program is focused primarily on the conversion of coal, natural gas (i.e., methane), and biomass to liquid fuels by Fischer-Tropsch synthesis (FTS), with minimum production of carbon dioxide. A complementary topic also under investigation is the development of novel processes for the production of hydrogen with very low to zero production of CO{sub 2}. This is in response to the nation�s urgent need for a secure and environmentally friendly domestic source of liquid fuels. The carbon neutrality of biomass is beneficial in meeting this goal. Several additional novel approaches to limiting carbon dioxide emissions are also being explored.