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Method for purifying sugar solutions using polyacrylamides

US5891254A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 13, 1997
Grant dateApr 6, 1999
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Expiry dateJun 13, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC13B20/126
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods for the purification of sugar solutions using hydrolyzed polyacrylamides as flocculants are herein described. The hydrolyzed polyacrylamides are prepared from emulsion or microemulsion polymerization of acrylamide monomer, and subsequently hydrolyzed to a degree of hydrolysis of about 10 to about 50 mole %. The hydrolyzed polyacrylamides have a molecular weight of at least about 10,000,000.

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