Removal of minerals from cellulosic biomass
US8101024B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 5, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 24, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 21, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T436/18
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed is a method for removing minerals from a cellulosic biomass. For example, the biomass may be prewashed with an acid solution and rinsed with water to remove minerals prior to acid saccharification. The removal of minerals may reduce overall acid requirements, and decrease pretreatment costs.
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