Research and development topics

This paper uses pyrolysis products from an air-blown, fluidized-bed reactor designed to produce liquids for use in adhesives as an illustration of what might be produced, separated and sold commercially for higher value. Guidelines for chemicals production and product recovery are suggested for pyrolysis processes in general. Recommended research and development topics to aid commercialization and increase chemical product recovery and project cash flow are presented. 

In order to effectively produce chemicals from biomass pyrolysis, developers need to think beyond the mindset of maximizing production of liquids and stuffing these liquids into a combustion device. The proper thought process should be that of a chemical engineer - what can I make from this and what do 1 then do with it (to become rich and retire early). For a few specific chemicals that are identified through analysis and are easy to recover, no additional research and development are needed other than scale-up the commercialization problems are market related. For most potential products, some additional help is needed. The following are suggested research and development topics ... 

Batteries and fuel cells Technical requirements are documented for advanced applications in ground-based vehicles, space and central electric utility systems, communication systems, medical applications, and weapons associated research and development topics are summarized. 

Following the success of the first two editions of this book in which the core subject matter has been retained, we have taken the opportunity to add substantial new material, including an additional chapter on that most important activity of the chemical industry, research and development. Topical items such as quality, safety and environmental issues also receive enhanced coverage. 

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