Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Micro-organism – tissue cell culture or enzyme using process... – Preparing element or inorganic compound except carbon dioxide
Reexamination Certificate
2009-12-10
2011-10-11
Raghu, Ganapathirama (Department: 1652)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Micro-organism, tissue cell culture or enzyme using process...
Preparing element or inorganic compound except carbon dioxide
C435S252300, C435S243000, C435S252000, C435S283100, C435S286600, C435S287500, C435S289100, C435S300100
Reexamination Certificate
active
08034592
ABSTRACT:
The invention provides an isolated haloalkaliphilic microorganism designated as strain sapolanicus belonging to the genusHalanaerobium, which is capable of producing hydrogen from biomass. Methods of producing biohydrogen comprising the fermentation of the microorganism with alkaline pretreated biomass are also provided. Fermentation is preferably carried out without neutralization of the pretreated biomass and at a pH of greater than or equal to about 10.
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Tyler, “New Process Touted as Breakthrough
Begemann Matthew Brett
Elias Dwayne Alexander
Mormile Melanie Rose
Wall Judy Davis
Hovey & Williams, LLP
Raghu Ganapathirama
The Curators of the University of Missouri
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