Methods of extracting neutral lipids and producing biofuels
US8308949B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 17, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 13, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 17, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E50/10
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods for selective extraction and fractionation of algal lipids and algal products are disclosed. A method of selective removal of products from an algal biomass provides for single and multistep extraction processes which enable efficient separation of algal components. Among these components are neutral lipids synthesized by algae, which are extracted by the methods disclosed herein for the production of renewable fuels.
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