Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Micro-organism – tissue cell culture or enzyme using process... – Preparing hydrocarbon
Patent
1991-12-24
2000-11-07
Marx, Irene
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Micro-organism, tissue cell culture or enzyme using process...
Preparing hydrocarbon
4352524, 210603, 48210, C12P 502
Patent
active
061435341
ABSTRACT:
Lignite is treated with ligninase source to enhance its reactivity. In one embodiment, lignite is gasified in a subterranean reactor by simultaneous digestion by anaerobic ligninase producers, such as termite microflora, and acid formers and methanogens. In another embodiment, the lignite is treated with ligninase prior to digestion by the acid formers and methanogens. If desired, the lignite may be pretreated by alkaline hydrolysis.
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Grethlein Hans E.
Karkalits O. C.
Kern Ernest E.
Leuschner Alfred P.
Menger William M.
Marx Irene
Reliant Energy Incorporated
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