This inventor holds 2 USPTO granted patents and 1 EPO patent. Top assignee: Danisco Sweeteners Oy. Active years: 2005-2006.
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2005-2006
Title: Tiina Tervala: Innovator in Carbohydrate Separation Technologies
Introduction
Tiina Tervala is a notable inventor based in Kirkkonummi, Finland. She has made significant contributions to the field of carbohydrate separation technologies, holding two patents that showcase her innovative approach to recovering monosaccharides.
Latest Patents
Her latest patents include a method for recovering products, which involves a multistep process for extracting one or more monosaccharides from a solution containing at least two monosaccharides. This method utilizes chromatographic separation with a weak acid cation exchange resin. Another patent focuses on the use of a weakly acid cation exchange resin for chromatographic separation of carbohydrates. This invention leverages the hydrophilic and hydrophobic interactions of carbohydrates with the resin to effectively separate hydrophobic saccharides from more hydrophilic ones.
Career Highlights
Tiina Tervala is currently associated with Danisco Sweeteners Oy, where she applies her expertise in carbohydrate chemistry. Her work has been instrumental in advancing the methods used in the food industry for sugar separation and recovery.
Collaborations
She collaborates with talented coworkers, including Juho Jumppanen and Vili Ravanko, who contribute to her innovative projects and research endeavors.
Conclusion
Tiina Tervala's work in carbohydrate separation technologies exemplifies her commitment to innovation in the field. Her patents reflect her expertise and the potential impact of her inventions on the industry.