Method For Producing High-Efficiency Methanol Capable Of Reducing Emission Of Carbon Dioxide - EP3178804

The patent EP3178804 was granted to Korea Research Institute OF Chemical Technology on May 27, 2020. The application was originally filed on Jul 2, 2015 under application number EP15829483A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

EP3178804

KOREA RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY
Application Number
EP15829483A
Filing Date
Jul 2, 2015
Status
Revoked
Mar 10, 2023
Publication Date
May 27, 2020
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