Processing biomass
US8168038B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 13, 2010 |
| Grant date | May 1, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 24, 2030 |
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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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