Process for producing ethanol
US8236534B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 5, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 7, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 5, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P20/10
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A process for producing ethanol including a combination of biochemical and synthetic conversions results in high yield ethanol production with concurrent production of high value coproducts. An acetic acid intermediate is produced from carbohydrates, such as corn, using enzymatic milling and fermentation steps, followed by conversion of the acetic acid into ethanol using esterification and hydrogenation reactions. Coproducts can include corn oil, and high protein animal feed containing the biomass produced in the fermentation.
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