Processing Algae and Other Biomass to Form Biopolymer By-Products
The present investigation pertains to the processing of biomass with an aqueous mixture with and without the presence of a catalyst to form cleaved biopolymer byproducts. These byproducts can consist of cleaved proteins, lipids, lignin, and polysaccharides to form smaller oligomers or monomers that may or may not be derivatized.
To achieve these desired pump conditions, two Tele- dyne Isco Syringe Pumps (Model 500HV—High Viscosity), and their corresponding overhead mixers and 3/8″ Continuous Flow Air Valve Package were used.
Rusty Sutterlin, Ph.D
University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35487 USA
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