Patent ID: 8410319
Filing Date: 2013-04-02
Classification: C07C

Abstract:
1. A process for generating at least one polyol from a feedstock comprising cellulose, the process comprising: a). mixing, in a continuous manner, in a mixing zone, (i) water, (ii) feedstock comprising cellulose, and (iii) catalyst comprising nickel tungsten carbide to form a slurry; b). contacting, in a continuous manner, in a reaction zone, hydrogen and the slurry to generate an effluent stream comprising at least one polyol, hydrogen, water and at least one co-product, wherein the hydrogen, and the slurry are flowing in a continuous manner; c). separating hydrogen from the effluent stream and recycling at least a portion of the separated hydrogen to the reaction zone; d). separating water from the effluent stream, after the separating of the hydrogen from the effluent stream, and recycling at least a portion of the separated water to the mixing zone; and e). recovering the polyol from the effluent stream.