Abstract:
A process for the extraction of lipids from living cells utilizing liquid carbon dioxide optionally in the presence of a porous inorganic matrix or polymer coating as well as additional solvents to improve extraction efficiency. The cells may also optionally be treated a photosensitive material to promote cellular photosynthesis.
Patent Number:
9,217,119
Date Of Issue:
12/21/2015
Inventors:
Maoqi Feng; Darius D. Daruwalla; Jimell Erwin; W. Kennedy Gauger
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