Abstract: The present invention relates to a continuous process for acid hydrolysis of lignocellulosic material through which the delignification and saccharification operations are carried out in a single reaction cycle utilizing a solubilizing organic solvent of lignin and a strong and extremely diluted inorganic acid, and obtaining highly concentrated recoveries of sugar. For the execution of the present process a hydrolysis reactor is further presented.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 10, 1997
Date of Patent:
March 9, 1999
Assignee:
Dedini S/A.Administracao e Participacoes