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Title: Pretreated densified biomass products

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1128522

A product comprising at least one densified biomass particulate of a given mass having no added binder and comprised of a plurality of lignin-coated plant biomass fibers is provided, wherein the at least one densified biomass particulate has an intrinsic density substantially equivalent to a binder-containing densified biomass particulate of the same given mass and h a substantially smooth, non-flakey outer surface. Methods for using and making the product are also described.

Research Organization:
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
FG36-08GO88073; FC02-07ER64494
Assignee:
Board of Trustees of Michigan State University (East Lansing, MI)
Patent Number(s):
8,673,031
Application Number:
13/202,011
OSTI ID:
1128522
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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