Jason David Pratt

US Patent:

20150184147, Jul 2, 2015

Filed:

Aug 3, 2012

Appl. No.:

14/237441

Inventors:

Marc Gregor Von Keitz - Minneapolis MN, US
Jimmy Lee Gosse - Burnsville MN, US
Stefan Thust - Minneapolis MN, US
Erin Surdo - Minneapolis MN, US
Jason Pratt - Pensacola FL, US

Assignee:

BIOCEE, INC. - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

C12N 11/08
C12M 1/00
C12P 7/28
C12M 1/12
C12P 7/06
C12P 7/16

Abstract:

The disclosure describes Structured Biological Materials (“SBM”) adapted for use in emulsion-less multiphasic processes. The SBM is a substratum-microbial matrix combination, wherein the microbial matrix houses one or more natural or genetically-engineered microorganisms capable of catalyzing or performing reactions that occur in multiphasic environments. When used in an emulsion-less system, the SBMs should be able to maintain separation of the bulk phases sufficient to maintain the emulsion-less nature of the system. The disclosure also provides methods of using the SBMs, for example in performance of multiphasic reactions, such as emulsion-less biphasic liquid/liquid reactions. This disclosure also provides multiphasic membrane reactors wherein an SBM functions as the membrane, such as emulsion-less biphasic reactors wherein an SBM functions as the biphasic membrane.