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Solvo-thermal hydrolysis of cellulose

US8546560B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 16, 2009
Grant dateOct 1, 2013
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Expiry dateApr 12, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC13K11/00
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to a process for hydrolyzing cellulose, comprising: (a) contacting cellulose with a fluid mixture comprising supercritical CO2 and sub-critical or near-critical water to form a reactant mixture at a first temperature and first pressure for a first time period, wherein a reaction occurs and forms one or more hydrolysis products; (b) quenching the reaction; and (c) recovering at least one hydrolysis product.

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