Lactic acid processing; methods; arrangements; and, products
US7144977B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 26, 2004 |
| Grant date | Dec 5, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 26, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P20/582
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The techniques for processing lactic acid/lactate salt mixtures are provided. Preferred mixtures for processing are obtained from fermentation broths, preferably from fermentation processes conducted at a pH of 4.8 or lower. The techniques generally concern the provision of separated lactic acid and lactate streams, from the mixtures. Preferred techniques of separation and processing of each of the streams are provided.
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