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Photoconversion of gasified organic materials into biologically-degradable plastics

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5449812
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A process is described for converting organic materials (such as biomass wastes) into a bioplastic suitable for use as a biodegradable plastic. In a preferred embodiment the process involves thermally gasifying the organic material into primarily carbon monoxide and hydrogen, followed by photosynthetic bacterial assimilation of the gases into cell material. The process is ideally suited for waste recycling and for production of useful biodegradable plastic polymer. 3 figures.
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-83CH10093;
Assignee:
Midwest Research Inst., Kansas City, MO (United States)
Patent Number(s):
A; US 5250427
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-904194
OSTI ID:
5449812
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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