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Fermentative production of alcohols

US9909148B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 28, 2012
Grant dateMar 6, 2018
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Expiry dateOct 10, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P20/582
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to the fields of industrial microbiology and alcohol production. The invention also relates to the development of a microorganism capable of producing fermentation products via an engineered pathway, and uses of the microorganism. The invention also relates to the methods to improve cell viability and productivity and the use of recycling and acid washing to increase the yield of fermentation products.

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