System and method for extracting ethanol from a fermentation broth
US12134763B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 16, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 19, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E50/10
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention is directed to a system and method for producing an organic compound using fermentation wherein multiple components of the system are recycled within the system. The system and method allow for extraction of a high concentration of the organic compound from the fermentation broth in a continuous system that allows recycling of the biomass, aqueous fermentation broth and extraction solvents. The system and method are particularly well adapted for producing and extracting ethanol.
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