Advanced Materials, Biotechnology
Cost-effective lignin recovery from agricultural residues without foul odors using Clemson University’s RUSH process
Inventor: Dr. Mark Thies, Bronson Lynn
Published: 9/5/2024
Biotechnology, Sustainable Energy, Sustainable Environment
Novel treatment strategy that allows for rendered fats to be applied to high-value applications, including biodiesel, renewable diesel, and animal feed production.
Inventor: Dr. Daniel Whitehead, Dr. Carlos D. Garcia, Dr. Ezequiel Vidal
Published: 2/6/2024
Advanced Materials
This renewable solvent system consisting of hot acetic acid-water mixtures can simultaneously purify, fractionate, and solvate lignins. This approach to purifying and controlling the molecular weight of lignin improves the pulping process and its output.
Inventor: Mark Theis, Adam Klett, David Bruce
Published: 8/4/2020
