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Method for cooling and detoxifying biomass

US11485989B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 19, 2020
Grant dateNov 1, 2022
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Expiry dateNov 19, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P20/133
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to an improved method and device for treating biomass in which thermally treated biomass is discharged from a pressurized reactor and introduced into a blow tank, wherein the absolute pressure in the blow tank is maintained below atmospheric pressure. The slurry of biomass separated in the blow tank is then enzymatically treated.

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