Tandem biochemical and thermochemical conversion of algal biomass
| Patent Number: | 10,077,454 |
| Issued: | 9/18/2018 |
| Official Filing: | View the Complete Patent |
| Abstract: | The present invention relates to methods and system configured to convert algal biomass into biofuels, alcohols, nutrients, biochar, chemical building block compounds, and/or other useful by-products. Exemplary methods include an integrated biochemical and thermochemical process that provides high purity biofuels and mixed alcohols, while minimizing waste and/or maximizing efficiency. |
| Filed: | 6/25/2015 |
| Application Number: | 14/750,960 |
| Related Opportunity: |
Tandem Conversion of Mixed Algal Biomass Next-Generation Automotive One-Pot Bioconversion of Distiller's Grains to Advanced Biofuels |
| Government Interests: | STATEMENT OF GOVERNMENT INTEREST This invention was made with Government support under Contract No. DE-NA0003525 awarded by the United States Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration. The Government has certain rights in the invention. |