Microalgal compositions and uses thereof
AssigneeCorbion Biotech, Inc.
InventorsCeline Schiff-Deb, Adrienne McKee, John Piechocki, Staci Springer, Garrett Sell, Bryce A. R. Sullivan
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Abstract
Provided are microalgal compositions and methods for their use. The microalgal compositions include lubricants that find use in industrial and other applications.
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A lubricant comprising an oleaginous microbial biomass, wherein the oleaginous microbial biomass consists essentially of intact cells comprising at least 50% triglyceride oil by dry cell weight.
A method for providing lubrication to a metal surface, the method comprising applying a lubricant to the surface, the lubricant comprising an oleaginous microbial biomass, wherein the oleaginous microbial biomass consists essentially of intact cells comprising at least 50% triglyceride oil.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.