Ultrasound and acoustophoresis for collection and processing of oleaginous microorganisms
US8592204B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 23, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 23, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N13/00
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Microorganisms such as microalgae are collected and separated from a host medium such as water. Cellular walls and membranes of the microorganisms are then ruptured to release their lipids using a lipid extraction unit. Thereafter, the lipids from the host medium are collected and separated using a lipid collection and separation unit. Related apparatus, systems, techniques and articles are also described.
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