Method and apparatus for lysing and processing algae

Patent · Tue Mar 05 00:00:00 EST 2013

OSTI ID:1083466

Chew, Geoffrey; Reich, Alton J.; Dykes, Jr., H. Waite H.; Di Salvo, Roberto

Methods and apparatus for processing algae are described in which a hydrophilic ionic liquid is used to lyse algae cells at lower temperatures than existing algae processing methods. A salt or salt solution is used as a separation agent and to remove water from the ionic liquid, allowing the ionic liquid to be reused. The used salt may be dried or concentrated and reused. The relatively low lysis temperatures and recycling of the ionic liquid and salt reduce the environmental impact of the algae processing while providing biofuels and other useful products.

• Research Organization: Streamline Automation, LLC, Huntsville, AL (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• DOE Contract Number: SC0001306
• Assignee: Streamline Automation, LLC (Huntsville, AL)
• Patent Number(s): 8,388,846
• Application Number: 13/083,895
• OSTI ID: 1083466
• Resource Relation: Patent File Date: 2011 Apr 11
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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