Abstract: The invention provides a process for the recovery of lactic acid and products thereof from an aqueous solution containing free lactic acid and at least one lactate salt at a total concentration of at least 5%, the process comprising the steps of: extracting at least 70% of the free lactic acid from the aqueous solution by contacting the solution with a basic extractant, to form a lactic acid-containing extract and a lactic acid-depleted, lactate salt-containing aqueous solution; separating the lactic acid-containing extract from the depleted aqueous solution; and stripping the extracted lactic acid from the extract by methods known per se, to form a solution of lactic acid and a stripped extractant.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for the recovery of lactic acid and products thereof from an aqueous solution containing free lactic acid and at least one lactate salt at a total concentration of at least 5%, the process comprising the steps of: extracting at least 70% of the free lactic acid from the aqueous solution by contacting the solution with a basic extractant, to form a lactic acid-containing extract and a lactic acid-depleted, lactate salt-containing aqueous solution; separating the lactic acid-containing extract from the depleted aqueous solution; and stripping the extracted lactic acid from the extract by methods known per se, to form a solution of lactic acid and a stripped extractant.

Abstract: The invention relates to a continuous process for preparing lactic acid, comprising: (a) acidifying an aqueous feed, which has been obtained by fermentation and mainly contains lactate, with a stream containing inorganic acid to a pH of from 1 to 4 to form an aqueous stream which mainly consists of lactic acid and a salt, (b) removing the salt from the aqueous stream which mainly contains lactic acid and salt to form a first aqueous stream which mainly contains lactic acid, (c) passing the first aqueous stream which mainly contains lactic acid over a column containing activated carbon to form a second aqueous stream which mainly contains lactic acid, (d) subjecting the second aqueous stream which mainly contains lactic acid to a first extraction step, wherein the second aqueous stream which mainly contains lactic acid is brought into contact with a substantially water-insoluble stream which contains an extractant, to form an organic phase which mainly contains lactic acid and extractant and a first water

Abstract: A process for the production and isolation of lactic acid is provided. A lactate feed solution, preferably obtained from a fermentation broth is combined with and extracted by a water-immiscible base in the presence of an acidifying agent. Lactic acid is recovered from the resulting organic phase. Recovered carbonate or bicarbonate from the aqueous phase can be recycled to the fermentor and regenerated extractant can be recycled for use in the extraction.

Abstract: A process for the production and isolation of lactic acid is provided. A lactate feed solution, preferably obtained from a fermentation broth is combined with and extracted by a water-immiscible base in the presence of an acidifying agent. Lactic acid is recovered from the resulting organic phase. Recovered carbonate or bicarbonate from the aqueous phase can be recycled to the fermentor and regenerated extractant can be recycled for use in the extraction.

Abstract: A process for the production and isolation of lactic acid is provided. A lactate feed solution, preferably obtained from a fermentation broth is combined with and extracted by a water-immiscible base in the presence of an acidifying agent. Lactic acid is recovered from the resulting organic phase. Recovered carbonate or bicarbonate from the aqueous phase can be recycled to the fermentor and regenerated extractant can be recycled for use in the extraction.

Abstract: A process for the production of lactic acid and for the separation and/or recovery of lactic acid from a lactate feed solution. A lactate feed solution preferably obtained from a fermentation broth is combined with and extracted by a water immiscible trialkyl amine in the presence of carbon dioxide. Lactic acid is recovered from the resulting organic phase. Recovered carbonate or bicarbonate from the aqueous phase is preferably recycled to the fermentor and regenerated extractant is preferably recycled for use in the extraction.

Abstract: A process for the production of lactic acid and for the separation and/or recovery of lactic acid from a lactate feed solution. A lactate feed solution preferably obtained from a fermentation broth is combined with and extracted by a water immiscible trialkyl amine in the presence of carbon dioxide. Lactic acid is recovered from the resulting organic phase. Recovered carbonate or bicarbonate from the aqueous phase is preferably recycled to the fermentor and regenerated extractant is preferably recycled for use in the extraction.

Abstract: A process for the production of lactic acid and for the separation and/or recovery of lactic acid from a lactate feed solution. A lactate feed solution preferably obtained from a fermentation broth is combined with and extracted by a water immiscible trialkyl amine in the presence of carbon dioxide. Lactic acid is recovered from the resulting organic phase. Recovered carbonate or bicarbonate from the aqueous phase is preferably recycled to the fermentor and regenerated extractant is preferably recycled for use in the extraction.

Abstract: A process for the production of lactic acid and for the separation and/or recovery of lactic acid from a lactate feed solution. A lactate feed solution preferably obtained from a fermentation broth is combined with and extracted by a water immiscible trialkyl amine in the presence of carbon dioxide. Lactic acid is recovered from the resulting organic phase. Recovered carbonate or bicarbonate from the aqueous phase is preferably recycled to the fermentor and regenerated extractant is preferably recycled for use in the extraction.