Materials and methods for converting biomass to biofuel
US8563282B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 26, 2009 |
| Grant date | Oct 22, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/678
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This disclosure provides for materials and methods for converting biomass to biofuels. The materials include a colloid mill with or without cellulase enzymes, and the methods include the use of a colloid mill and optionally cellulose enzymes to pretreat biomass for use in a biomass to biofuel production process.
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