Process for preparing lipid coated particles of plant material
US9592488B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 11, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 14, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE02B15/101
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention relates to methods for making completely biodegradable, hydrophobic, oleophilic plant based materials which are useful in adsorption of petroleum products. The materials have an average diameter of from 1 to 5 mm, and an ash content of from 10% to 30%. The non-paraffin coating is an animal fat product, preferably produced by dissolving a pure animal fat and using this as the coating material.
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