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Integrated system and process for bioproduct production

US8497105B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 24, 2010
Grant dateJul 30, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 17, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P20/582
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Processes and systems for production of bioproducts such as biofuels are provided. The bioproduct production processes and systems utilize pretreatment of a carbohydrate-containing feedstock to produce soluble sugar molecules and continuous conversion of the pretreated feedstock to a bioproduct by an immobilized fermenting microorganism.

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