Journal Article
Biomethanol Production from Organic Waste Materials
Energy Sources. Part A. Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects
ISSN: 1556-7036
EISSN: 1556-7230
Taylor & Francis Group Ltd., 2 Park Square Oxford OX14 4RN
Various aspects related to the production of biomethanol from organic waste materials are discussed. Methanol is currently made from natural gas but can be made using wood waste or garbage via partial oxidation reaction into syngas, followed by catalytic conversion into methanol called biomethanol. Methanol is commonly used in biodiesel production for its reactivity. There are several reasons for biofuels to be considered as relevant technologies by both developing and industrialized countries. These include energy security reasons, environmental concerns, foreign exchange savings, and socio-economic issues related to the rural sector. Methanol can be used as one possible replacement for conventional motor fuels without engine modification or pure as a fuel. It can be used in traditional combustion engines and indirect methanol fuel cells.
ORGANIC WASTES; FUEL PRODUCTION; PYROLYSIS; GASIFICATION; CATALYSTS; BIOMASS; METHANOL