Processing biomass and petroleum containing materials
US7931784B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 3, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 26, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 3, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/678
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Biomass (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) is processed to produce useful products, such as fuels. For example, systems can use feedstock materials, such as cellulosic and/or lignocellulosic materials and/or starchy materials, to produce ethanol and/or butanol, e.g., by fermentation.
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