Pretreated densified biomass products
US8673031B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 24, 2010 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/2938
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A product comprising at least one densified biomass particulate of a given mass having no added binder and comprised of a plurality of lignin-coated plant biomass fibers is provided, wherein the at least one densified biomass particulate has an intrinsic density substantially equivalent to a binder-containing densified biomass particulate of the same given mass and h a substantially smooth, non-flakey outer surface. Methods for using and making the product are also described.
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