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13-483 - Efficient, Carbon-Neutral Methanol from Methane

Market Opportunity In the transition away from fossil fuels, significant potential lies in the efficient conversion of abundant natural gas into methanol and dimethyl ether (DME). These compounds not only serve as cleaner, versatile fuels but are also key in producing essential chemical products and single cell proteins. Enhanced production methods...

2015-200 - Methanol Production from Geothermal Energy

Market Opportunity Harnessing the power of geothermal energy presents a sustainable alternative to dwindling fossil fuels for electricity and heating. Utilizing geothermal wells not only facilitates access to natural hot water and steam, but also enables the capture and utilization of emitted carbon dioxide for producing valuable compounds like methanol,...

Published: 11/26/2025 Inventor(s): Surya Prakash, George Olah (DECEASED)
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2015-241 - Renewable Fuels from Carbon Dioxide Capture and Storage

Market Opportunity Escalating carbon footprints demand innovative solutions beyond traditional carbon capture and sequestration (CCS), which is costly and temporary. Potential lies in developing sustainable technologies that not only effectively reduce carbon emissions but also offer economic benefits, addressing challenges like leakage and geological...

Published: 11/25/2025 Inventor(s): Surya Prakash, George Olah (DECEASED)
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2015-242 -Safe Dry Fracking for Natural Gas with CO2

Market Opportunity The shale gas market faces environmental and safety challenges due to traditional hydrofracking methods. A pivot towards "dry fracking" using pressurized CO2 presents a sustainable alternative, reducing water usage and harmful emissions and offering a more effective extraction process. Combined with innovative conversion...