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Pulsed electric field (PEF) method for continuous enhanced extraction of oil and lipids from small aquatic plants

US9029108B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 15, 2010
Grant dateMay 12, 2015
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Expiry dateOct 28, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E50/10
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A pulsed electric field method for the continuous extraction of oil and lipids from small aquatic plants, the method including providing a continuous flow of a slurry of small aquatic plants. A continuous flow of small aquatic plants is directed to a treatment zone. Pulsed electric fields are applied to the treatment zone to lyse cell walls of the small aquatic plants to enhance extraction of oil and lipids therefrom.

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