We have created a unique organocatalytic process to produce fuel from heterogeneous biomass. The advanced, renewable fuel oxygenates produced from the xFuroate technology are a family of energy dense, highly oxygenated molucules superior to other biofuels. The xFuroates can blend with gasoline, diesel, biodiesel or other biofuels to provide better performance, increased fuel economy and lower emissions.
xFuroates are a third generation biofuel additive designed to work within the current transportation fuel market. It can be transported using existing pipelines, is made from diverse biomass, and is sustainable. xFuroates break the barriers of production costs and yields, allowing the xFuroate tecnology to market at a rapid pace and volumes necessary to meet current and future demands.
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We have developed a 2-step process that converts biomass-derived C6 sugars into an oxygenated additive to gasoline and diesel. The family is named after the alcohol used (x) and the chemical structure it is attached to (Furoate). Hence the name of the technology: xFuroates.
The process is designed to be agnostic to the type of biomass feedstock used, therefor any biomass source that is high in cellulouse and other sugars that contain 6 carbons (hence “C6 sugars”) are viable options. Options for biomass include corn stover, wood and agricultural waste, plus bagasse.
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xFuroate process.
Ethyl Furoate (EF) is produced through our patented process by
combining ethanol (conventional or cellulosic) with our
intermediary 5-(chloromethyl)-2-furfural (CMF). Further information
can be found by clicking to Learn More button below.
EF is an excellent oxygenate for both gasoline and diesel, with
high energy content, is hydrophobic, with excellent lubricity.
These and other properties under the Learn More button below have
and are being confirmed by independent third party engine testing
at a well-known and respected laboratory. Due to the cellulosic
feedstock used to produce the CMF, EF is an advanced biofuel and
therefore meets several mandates of the U.S. EPA, EISI, DOE and
DOD, as well as Internationl bodies cellulosic fuel
requirements.
The xFuroate technology is revolutionizing the world of fuels with a novel bio-derived oxygenate additive with superior performance characteristics.
Our patented chemical processes produce a family of novel molecules that cost-effectively convert cellulosic biomass and alcohols (especially ethanol) into commercially viable fuel additives. These fuel additives can be blended into gasoline, diesel or other biofuels to achieve desired behaviours and performance.
We are rapidly scaling our production facilities and seeking financial and strategic partners to bring the promise of high performance oxygenates to the gasoline and diesel markets.
- Ethyl Furoate (EF) extends the ethanol "blend wall" while improving performance and fuel efficiency
- Combining ethanol and xF technology to create an oxygenated-diesel for PM reduction
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