Densified biomass products containing pretreated biomass fibers
US10457810B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 15, 2013 |
| Grant date | Oct 29, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 19, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E50/30
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A product is provided comprising at least one densified biomass particulate having a substantially smooth, non-flakey outer surface and containing no added binder, wherein said densified biomass particulate is comprised of a plurality of pretreated lignin-coated plant biomass fibers which contain a trace amount of base from pretreatment of said fibers. Methods for using and making the product are also described.
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