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Fermentation of glycerol to organic acids

US10041094B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 22, 2011
Grant dateAug 7, 2018
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Expiry dateNov 1, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E50/10
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention is in the field of producing organic acids and other useful chemicals via biological fermentation using glycerol as a source of carbon. Novel microorganisms and fermentation processes are described that are capable of converting glycerol to useful organic acids in high yield and high purity.

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