Chemistry: natural resins or derivatives; peptides or proteins; – Lignins or derivatives – Hydrogenation of a lignin or lignin containing substance – or...
Reexamination Certificate
2011-06-14
2011-06-14
Eashoo, Mark (Department: 1767)
Chemistry: natural resins or derivatives; peptides or proteins;
Lignins or derivatives
Hydrogenation of a lignin or lignin containing substance, or...
C162S014000, C162S071000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07960520
ABSTRACT:
A method for preparing biomass for slurry processing. The method includes solubilizing the solid material into either a dissolved state or a suspended solid in a liquid phase, and treating the liquid phase to produce chemicals and fuels.
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Allen Robert J.
Mackowiak David E.
McCall Michael J.
Eashoo Mark
Gooding Arthur E
Heincer Liam J
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