Fermentation of glycerol to organic acids
US10041094B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 22, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 7, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 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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