Method For Treating Lignocellulosic Biomass By Impregnation And Steam Explosion - EP3484945

The patent EP3484945 was granted to Agro Industries Recherche ET Developpement on Jun 3, 2020. The application was originally filed on Jul 11, 2017 under application number EP17737286A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

EP3484945

AGRO INDUSTRIES RECHERCHE ET DEVELOPPEMENT
Application Number
EP17737286A
Filing Date
Jul 11, 2017
Status
Opposition Rejected
Dec 6, 2024
Grant Date
Jun 3, 2020
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