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Process for enzymatically converting cellulose derived from corn hulls to glucose

US4089745A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 27, 1976
Grant dateMay 16, 1978
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Expiry dateDec 27, 1996

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC13K1/02
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Corn hulls are subjected to a liquid extraction treatment whereby the major portion of the cellulose is liberated from the other constituents of the corn hulls and the resulting cellulose fraction is enzymatically treated to convert a substantial portion thereof to glucose.

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