TREATMENT OF EUKARYOTIC CELLULAR BIOMASS

摘要

The application describes a process for treating a eukaryotic cell-derived biomass-containing stream comprising: (i) passing the stream through a chamber; (ii) pressurising the stream; (iii) introducing a gas into the pressurised stream, the gas being soluble within the eukaryotic cell-derived biomass; and (iv) depressurising the stream to cause the solubilised gas to expand and disrupt the eukaryotic cell-derived biomass. The biomass may be derived from plant or animal materials.