Technologies that are either demonstrated at lab scale, demonstrated at pilot (scalable), or “off the shelf” or “near-ready”. We would prefer an “off the shelf” or “near-ready” solution. We would also consider emerging technology(ies) as a possible co-development. A solution that is scalable. Only non-confidential information is acceptable.

• Direct chemical conversion of fatty acid methyl esters to linear alpha olefins
• Direct biogenic conversion of fatty acid methyl esters to linear alpha olefins
• Other 1-step solutions for converting fatty acid methyl esters to linear alpha olefins

• Direct (1-step) conversion
• Starting compounds must be fatty acid methyl esters or triglycerides
• Resultant product are linear alpha-olefins with unsaturation in the 1-position. If a mixture of isomers, the mixture must be >90% with unsaturation in the 1-position.

• We are not interested in solutions to internal olefins (whether pure or mixtures).
• We are not interested in solutions starting from fatty alcohols.
• We are not interested in olefins with fewer than eight carbons and olefins with greater than sixteen carbons.