Conversion of biomass into ethanol
US8288138B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 28, 2009 |
| Grant date | Oct 16, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E50/30
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A process and system for the conversion of biomass, such as spent brewers grain, into ethanol and other commercial products, such as pelletized fuel, biogas, fertilizer, and livestock feed, is disclosed. The method may include biomass pretreatment, hydrolysis, fermentation, distillation, and dehydration phases.
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