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System and method for extracting ethanol from a fermentation broth

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OSTI ID:1735181

The present invention is directed to a system and method for producing an organic compound using fermentation wherein multiple components of the system are recycled within the system. The system and method allow for extraction of a high concentration of the organic compound from the fermentation broth in a continuous system that allows recycling of the biomass, aqueous fermentation broth and extraction solvents. The system and method are particularly well adapted for producing and extracting ethanol.

Research Organization:
Archer Daniels Midland Co., Decatur, IL (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
FG36-08GO18134
Assignee:
Archer Daniels Midland Company (Decatur, IL)
Patent Number(s):
10,752,875
Application Number:
15/325,557
OSTI ID:
1735181
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English