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Method and apparatus using an active ionic liquid for algae biofuel harvest and extraction

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1080450
The invention relates to use of an active ionic liquid to dissolve algae cell walls. The ionic liquid is used to, in an energy efficient manner, dissolve and/or lyse an algae cell walls, which releases algae constituents used in the creation of energy, fuel, and/or cosmetic components. The ionic liquids include ionic salts having multiple charge centers, low, very low, and ultra low melting point ionic liquids, and combinations of ionic liquids. An algae treatment system is described, which processes wet algae in a lysing reactor, separates out algae constituent products, and optionally recovers the ionic liquid in an energy efficient manner.
Research Organization:
Streamline Automation, LLC (Huntsville, AL)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
SC0001306
Assignee:
Streamline Automation, LLC (Huntsville, AL)
Patent Number(s):
8,303,818
Application Number:
12/970,512
OSTI ID:
1080450
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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