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
Inventors
Maoqi Feng; Darius D. Daruwalla; Jimell Erwin; W. Kennedy Gauger