Method for processing cellulose-containing biomass

US9822187B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• BASF SE

Inventors

• Frank Rittig · Worms, DE
• Michael Koch · Speyer, DE
• Vaidotas Navickas · Mannheim, DE
• Stefan Koch · Mainz, DE
• Alois Kindler · Haßloch, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 2, 2014
• Grant date: Nov 21, 2017
• Expiry date: Oct 2, 2034

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y02E50/10
• WIPO field: Biotechnology
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

Described are a method for processing cellulose-containing biomass and the use of methanesulfonic acid for processing cellulose-containing biomass, especially for the pretreatment of cellulose-containing biomass prior to saccharification.