Solventless extraction process
The present invention provides a method for extracting lipids from microorganisms without using a nonpolar organic solvent as an extraction solvent. In particular, the present invention provides a method for extracting lipids from microorganisms by lysing cells and removing water soluble compound an...
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Main Authors | , , , |
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Format | Patent |
Language | English |
Published |
31.07.2001
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Edition | 7 |
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Online Access | Get full text |
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Summary: | The present invention provides a method for extracting lipids from microorganisms without using a nonpolar organic solvent as an extraction solvent. In particular, the present invention provides a method for extracting lipids from microorganisms by lysing cells and removing water soluble compound and/or materials by washing the lysed cell mixtures with aqueous washing solutions until a substantially non-emulsified lipid is obtained. |
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Bibliography: | Application Number: AU20010029636 |