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Biopolymer filtration process

US4337157A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 17, 1978
Grant dateJun 29, 1982
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Expiry dateMar 17, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12P19/04
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for the filtration of biopolymer solutions is described, comprising contacting a biopolymer solution with an adsorbent material having a pH in the range of 8.5 to 10.0, preferably for a period of about 15 minutes. Synthetic calcium silicate and magnesium oxide are the preferred contacting materials.

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