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Method for hydrolyzing cellulosic materials into reducing sugars

US4579595A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 16, 1985
Grant dateApr 1, 1986
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Expiry dateMay 16, 2005

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

Abstract

A moist ligno-cellulosic mass was impregnated under cooling with HCl gas then it was warmed up in order to cause said mass to hydrolyze and the excess of acid to escape, the brewing action consecutive to said desorption improving the efficiency of said hydrolysis.

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