Use of carbonium ion scavengers in the treatment of lignocellulosic biomass
US9611494B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 5, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 4, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 5, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E50/10
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The disclosure describes a process for the production of a cellulosic feedstock for enzymatic hydrolysis and/or a lignin fraction for chemicals production, characterized in that a) the raw material is lignocellulosic biomass b) the biomass is treated in hot water c) at least one carbonium ion scavenger is present in the treatment.
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