PRODUCTION OF HEAVY OIL-LIKE SUBSTANCE FROM MICROALGA

Title:

PRODUCTION OF HEAVY OIL-LIKE SUBSTANCE FROM MICROALGA

Document Type and Number:

Japanese Patent JPH0641545

Kind Code:

A

Abstract:

PURPOSE: To provide an easy and efficient process for producing a heavy oil-like substance by liquefying microalga capable of fixing carbon dioxide gas by photosynthesis.

CONSTITUTION: Microalga capable of fixing carbon dioxide gas by photosynthesis is maintained under a high temperature and pressure condition in the presence of an alkaline substance and an aqueous medium. The microalga is liquefied to a heavy oil-like substance by this treatment to obtain a liquid fuel usable as a substitute for fossil fuels.

Inventors:

YOKOYAMA SHINYA
TSUCHIDE YUTAKA
SAWAYAMA SHIGEKI
MINOWA TOMOAKI

Application Number:

JP26428392A

Publication Date:

February 15, 1994

Filing Date:

September 07, 1992

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Assignee:

AGENCY IND SCIENCE TECHN

International Classes:

C10G1/00; C10L1/00; (IPC1-7): C10G1/00; C10L1/00

Domestic Patent References:

JPS6173793A	1986-04-15
JPS62109891A	1987-05-21

Foreign References:

EP0052334A2

1982-05-26

Attorney, Agent or Firm:

Director, Institute for Resources and Environmental Technology, AIST

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