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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 29, 2013
Filed:
Feb. 02, 2010
Victor Shang-yi Lin, Ames, IA (US);
Brian G. Trewyn, Ames, IA (US);
Po-wen Chung, Ames, IA (US);
Igor Ivan Slowing, Ames, IA (US);
Victor Shang-Yi Lin, Ames, IA (US);
Brian G. Trewyn, Ames, IA (US);
Po-Wen Chung, Ames, IA (US);
Igor Ivan Slowing, Ames, IA (US);
Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc., Ames, IA (US);
Abstract
The invention provides novel mesoporous particles and methods for the selective sequestration of organic compounds from microorganisms, such as from various genera and species of algae that produce important organic compounds. The organic compounds can be selectively sequestered, for example, in favor of biodiesel impurities such as sterols and chlorophyll, to provide substantially pure free fatty acids. The free fatty acids can then be esterified to provide pure biodiesel.