Photoconversion of gasified organic materials into biologically-degradable plastics

Patent · Tue Oct 05 00:00:00 EDT 1993

OSTI ID:5449812

Weaver, P F; Pinching, Maness

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): US 5250427; A
• Application Number: PPN: US 7-904194
• OSTI ID: 5449812
• Resource Relation: Patent File Date: 25 Jun 1992
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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