Processes for producing lipids
US8809026B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 15, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 15, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E50/30
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to processes for extracting lipid from vegetative plant parts such as leaves, stems, roots and tubers, and for producing industrial products such as hydrocarbon products from the lipids. Preferred industrial products include alkyl esters which may be blended with petroleum based fuels.
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