Process for fermentation of syngas
US8592191B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 16, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E50/30
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A process for fermenting syngas is provided which is effective for decreasing an amount of time needed to inoculate a main reactor. The process includes propagating a culture of acetogenic bacteria to provide an inoculum for a main reactor and fermenting syngas in the main reactor.
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