Lignin production from lignocellulosic biomass
US8840995B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 3, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 3, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/31986
- WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods are disclosed for preparing lignin from lignocellulosic biomass using rapid full or partial pressure reduction to separate and pulverize the lignin without fouling the equipment and with improved energy recovery.
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