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Producing esters of fatty acid and C1-C3 alkyl alcohols

US8178326B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 9, 2008
Grant dateMay 15, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 28, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P30/20
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to the utilization of fatty materials with substantial free fatty acid content in the production of biodiesel by the use of microbial enzymes that are effective in a solvent-free process for the production of esters of fatty acids and C1-C3 alkyl alcohols.

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