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Processing biomass

US7932065B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 23, 2009
Grant dateApr 26, 2011
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Expiry dateApr 30, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02W30/64
  • 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 are described that can use feedstock materials, such as cellulosic and/or lignocellulosic materials, to produce ethanol and/or butanol, e.g., by fermentation.

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