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Method for production of n-butanol from syngas using syntrophic co-cultures of anaerobic microorganisms

US9469860B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 18, 2013
Grant dateOct 18, 2016
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Expiry dateJan 18, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T50/678
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention provides methods and systems for the production of butanol. Specifically, the methods and systems of the present invention use syntrophic co-cultures for the production of butanol from syngas.

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