DR. ELIZABETH S WOODS, MD
Psychiatric at Park St, Madison, WI
License number
Wisconsin 51338-020
Category
Psychiatric
Type
Psychiatry
License number
Wisconsin 2006020990
Category
Psychiatric
Type
Psychiatry
Address
Address
202 S Park St, Madison, WI 53715
Phone
(608) 417-5330
Professional information
Elizabeth Woods - Middleton, WI
Work:
Virent Inc
R&D Manager and Operations Liaison Virent, Inc
Upstream Technical Group Leader Virent, Inc
Researcher II Virent, Inc
Researcher I Virent, Inc
Chemical Process Engineer Virent, Inc
Catalyst and Reactor Technician/Chemical Engineer
R&D Manager and Operations Liaison Virent, Inc
Upstream Technical Group Leader Virent, Inc
Researcher II Virent, Inc
Researcher I Virent, Inc
Chemical Process Engineer Virent, Inc
Catalyst and Reactor Technician/Chemical Engineer
Education:
University of Wisconsin - Madison, WI
M.B.A in General Management University of Wisconsin - Madison, WI
B.S. in Chemical Engineering
M.B.A in General Management University of Wisconsin - Madison, WI
B.S. in Chemical Engineering
Elizabeth Stover Woods, Madison WI
Specialties:
Psychiatry, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Child Psychiatry
Work:
Meriter Child & Adolescent Psych. Hosp.
8001 Raymond Rd, Madison, WI 53719
8001 Raymond Rd, Madison, WI 53719
Education:
UW School of Medicine and Public Health (2005)
Methods For Biomass Deconstruction And Purification
US Patent:
2012032, Dec 20, 2012
Filed:
Jun 29, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/539003
Inventors:
Ming Qiao - Pewaukee WI, US
Elizabeth Woods - Middleton WI, US
Paul Myren - Madison WI, US
Randy Cortright - Madison WI, US
Elizabeth Woods - Middleton WI, US
Paul Myren - Madison WI, US
Randy Cortright - Madison WI, US
Assignee:
VIRENT, INC. - Madison WI
International Classification:
C13K 13/00, C07C 1/22, C07C 27/04
US Classification:
568959, 127 36, 585240, 585251, 585242, 585310
Abstract:
The present invention provides processes for deconstructing and purifying biomass using water. The method includes the steps of loading a reactor with biomass and water, establishing and maintaining a deconstruction temperature and pressure for a deconstruction period, flushing the reactor with water, and repeating these steps to produce a solid phase and a biomass hydrolysate.
Reductive Biomass Liquefaction
US Patent:
8642813, Feb 4, 2014
Filed:
Dec 29, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/339994
Inventors:
Ming Qiao - Pewaukee WI, US
Randy D. Cortright - Madison WI, US
John Kania - Madison WI, US
Elizabeth Woods - Middleton WI, US
Randy D. Cortright - Madison WI, US
John Kania - Madison WI, US
Elizabeth Woods - Middleton WI, US
Assignee:
Virent, Inc. - Madison WI
International Classification:
C07C 321/00, C07C 27/00, C07C 35/08, B01J 21/20, C01B 15/024
US Classification:
568 22, 568814, 568830, 568861, 502 20, 423182, 423591
Abstract:
The present invention provides methods, reactor systems, and catalysts for converting in a continuous process biomass to less complex oxygenated compounds for use in downstream processes to produce biofuels and chemicals. The invention includes methods of converting the components of biomass, such as hemicellulose, cellulose and lignin, to water-soluble materials, including lignocellulosic derivatives, cellulosic derivatives, hemicellulosic derivatives, carbohydrates, starches, polysaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, sugars, sugar alcohols, alditols, polyols, diols, alcohols, ketones, cyclic ethers, esters, carboxylic acids, aldehydes, and mixtures thereof, using hydrogen and a heterogeneous liquefaction catalyst.
Catalysts For Hydrodeoxygenation Of Oxygenated Hydrocarbons
US Patent:
2014005, Feb 20, 2014
Filed:
Aug 15, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/586499
Inventors:
Brian Blank - Monona WI, US
Randy Cortright - Madison WI, US
Taylor Beck - Madison WI, US
Elizabeth Woods - Middleton WI, US
Mike Jehring - Madison WI, US
Randy Cortright - Madison WI, US
Taylor Beck - Madison WI, US
Elizabeth Woods - Middleton WI, US
Mike Jehring - Madison WI, US
Assignee:
Virent, Inc. - Madison WI
International Classification:
C07C 29/132, C07C 51/00, C07C 1/247, C07D 307/08, C07D 407/04, C07D 307/33, C07D 309/12, C07D 309/06, C07D 407/12, C07C 45/00, C07D 307/36
US Classification:
549415, 568852, 568386, 568382, 562606, 568903, 568840, 568303, 585317, 585318, 585319, 585320, 585324, 585331, 549429, 549505, 549479, 549420, 549427, 549414
Abstract:
The present invention provides catalysts, methods, and reactor systems for converting oxygenated hydrocarbons to oxygenated compounds. The invention includes methods for producing cyclic ethers, monooxygenates, dioxygenates, ketones, aldehydes, carboxylic acids, and alcohols from oxygenated hydrocarbons, such as carbohydrates, sugars, sugar alcohols, sugar degradation products, and the like, using catalysts containing palladium, molybdenum, tin, and tungsten. The oxygenated compounds produced are useful in the production of liquid fuels, chemicals, and other products.
Processes And Reactor Systems For Converting Sugars And Sugar Alcohols
US Patent:
2011000, Jan 13, 2011
Filed:
Jun 30, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/827827
Inventors:
Paul George Blommel - Oregon WI, US
Elizabeth M. Woods - Middleton WI, US
Michael J. Werner - Portage WI, US
Aaron James Imrie - Verona WI, US
Randy D. Cortright - Madison WI, US
Elizabeth M. Woods - Middleton WI, US
Michael J. Werner - Portage WI, US
Aaron James Imrie - Verona WI, US
Randy D. Cortright - Madison WI, US
International Classification:
C07H 1/00, B01J 38/10, B01J 38/48, B01J 38/52
US Classification:
536124, 502 53, 502 22, 502 33
Abstract:
Processes and reactor systems are provided for the conversion of sugars to sugar alcohols using a hydrogenation catalyst, which includes apparatus and method for in-line regeneration of the hydrogenation catalyst to remove carbonaceous deposits.
Production Of Distillate Fuels From Biomass-Derived Polyoxygenates
US Patent:
2013026, Oct 10, 2013
Filed:
Mar 15, 2013
Appl. No.:
13/832376
Inventors:
Paul Blommel - Oregon WI, US
Elizabeth Woods - Middleton WI, US
Brice Dally - Madison WI, US
Warren Lyman - Madison WI, US
Randy Cortright - Madison WI, US
Elizabeth Woods - Middleton WI, US
Brice Dally - Madison WI, US
Warren Lyman - Madison WI, US
Randy Cortright - Madison WI, US
Assignee:
VIRENT, INC. - Madison WI
International Classification:
C07C 1/24
US Classification:
44437, 585357, 585639, 585733, 585640, 568700, 568579, 568303
Abstract:
The present invention provides methods, reactor systems and catalysts for converting biomass and biomass-derived feedstocks to C hydrocarbons using heterogenous catalysts. The product stream may be separated and further processed for use in chemical applications, or as a neat fuel or a blending component in jet fuel and diesel fuel, or as heavy oils for lubricant and/or fuel oil applications.
Catalysts For Hydrodeoxygenation Of Polyols
US Patent:
2011016, Jun 30, 2011
Filed:
Dec 29, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/980892
Inventors:
Dick Alan Nagaki - The Woodlands TX, US
Randy D. Cortright - Madison WI, US
Lisa Kamke - Madison WI, US
Elizabeth Woods - Middleton WI, US
Randy D. Cortright - Madison WI, US
Lisa Kamke - Madison WI, US
Elizabeth Woods - Middleton WI, US
International Classification:
C07C 29/60, C07C 51/00, C07C 45/00, C07C 49/00
US Classification:
562400, 568852, 568420, 568700, 568303
Abstract:
Disclosed are methods for producing polyols, ketones, carboxylic acids, aldehydes and alcohols from biomass-derived oxygenated hydrocarbons, such as sugars, sugar alcohols, saccharides and the like, using catalysts containing platinum, ruthenium and tin. The methods can be run at lower temperatures and pressures, and allows for the production of oxygenated compounds without the need for hydrogen from an external source. The oxygenated compounds produced are useful as industrial chemicals or chemical intermediates for liquid fuels production.
Production Of Chemicals And Fuels From Biomass
US Patent:
2013003, Feb 14, 2013
Filed:
May 23, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/479004
Inventors:
Elizabeth Woods - Middleton WI, US
Ming Qiao - Pewaukee WI, US
Paul Myren - Madison WI, US
Randy D. Cortright - Madison WI, US
John Kania - Madison WI, US
Ming Qiao - Pewaukee WI, US
Paul Myren - Madison WI, US
Randy D. Cortright - Madison WI, US
John Kania - Madison WI, US
Assignee:
Virent, Inc. - Madison WI
International Classification:
C07C 1/22, C07C 15/04, C07C 15/06, C07C 15/08, C07C 9/00, C07C 11/02, C07C 13/00, C07C 15/00, C10L 1/04, C10L 1/02, C07C 45/00, C07D 307/02, C07C 29/00, C07C 41/00, C10G 1/06
US Classification:
44307, 585240, 585242, 585 24, 585 16, 568338, 549505, 568840, 568449, 568662, 585317, 585319, 585324
Abstract:
The present invention provides methods, reactor systems, and catalysts for converting in a continuous process biomass to fuels and chemicals. The invention includes methods of converting the water insoluble components of biomass, such as hemicellulose, cellulose and lignin, to volatile COoxygenates, such as alcohols, ketones, cyclic ethers, esters, carboxylic acids, aldehydes, and mixtures thereof. In certain applications, the volatile COoxygenates can be collected and used as a final chemical product, or used in downstream processes to produce liquid fuels, chemicals and other products.
Solvolysis Of Biomass To Produce Aqueous And Organic Products
US Patent:
2012031, Dec 20, 2012
Filed:
Jun 29, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/539242
Inventors:
Ming Qiao - Pewaukee WI, US
Elizabeth Woods - Middleton WI, US
Paul Myren - Madison WI, US
Randy Cortright - Madison WI, US
Sean Connolly - Madison WI, US
Elizabeth Woods - Middleton WI, US
Paul Myren - Madison WI, US
Randy Cortright - Madison WI, US
Sean Connolly - Madison WI, US
Assignee:
VIRENT, INC. - Madison WI
International Classification:
C08B 37/00, C13K 13/00, C08B 30/00
US Classification:
127 36
Abstract:
The present invention provides processes for deconstructing biomass to produce aqueous and organic products using a solvent produced in a bioreforming reaction.