Process for separating lipids from a biomass
US8476060B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 12, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jul 2, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 21, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12M47/08
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A novel low cost separation process for separating lipid oil from an algal biomass for biofuel production is described herein. The process of the present invention comprises of two steps: (i) breaking the algae cells and (ii) separation of the lipid oils from the broken cells. The separated lipids are extracted by conventional techniques followed by conversion to a biofuel.
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