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Process for the production of organic products from diverse biomass sources

  • US 6,409,841 B1
  • Filed: 11/02/2000
  • Issued: 06/25/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/02/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of processing a lignocellulose-containing biomass material, comprising:

  • treating the biomass material by one or more stages of dilute acid hydrolysis with about 0.4% to 2% strong acid; and

    treating an unreacted solid lignocellulostic component of the acid hydrolyzed biomass material by alkaline delignification to produce precursors for biodegradable thermoplastics and derivatives.

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