09/25/09 - Dow/Union Carbide Reaction Engineering and Catalysis Seminar Series honoring R. Richard Bannister

Creating our Biobased Future

Seth Snyder
Process Technology Research
Energy Systems Division
Argonne National Laboratory
Argonne, IL

ABSTRACT

There is a growing consensus for renewable, sustainable growth in a carbon constrained world. Biomass feedstocks and bioprocessing are playing a major role in this societal transition. We develop technology platforms that integrate bioconversions with membrane-based separations to produce biobased chemicals, biofuels, and other energy and co-products. This presentation will highlight strategies for direct production of organic acids, carbon dioxide capture from flue gas, "renewable" methane production, as well as novel biofuel production technologies. Pathways (and pitfalls) to commercialization will be discussed. We will review the implications on sustainability, including land use, water use, petroleum displacement, and greenhouse gas emissions.

Friday, September 25, 2009 9:00am - 10:45am
NRCCE Assembly Room A

A small reception will be held in the NRCCE Atrium following seminar

Questions or Directions call: 304-293-9344.

09/25/2009