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*They are then put into a [[Ball Mill]] with water
*They are then put into a [[Ball Mill]] with water
*The [[Latex]] coagulates and is skimmed off the top
*The [[Latex]] coagulates and is skimmed off the top
*The Wastewater from this process is rich in [[Inulin]] and thus is a good candidate for [[Bioethanol]] or other Fermentation derived [[Biorefinery]] products


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=External Links=
=External Links=
*[https://www.continental-tires.com/about/sustainability/activities-and-initiatives/design-and-sourcing/taraxagum/ Continental Tires’ Webpage on This Process]
*[https://youtu.be/POLrlJyMb0A?si=t-H7KlJ_pcL7fbo8 A Video by the YouTube Channel “Continental Reifen” Titled “Taraxagum: Naturkautschuck aus Löwemzahn” ] ( ‘’’~2 Minute Watch’’’ )
*[https://youtu.be/POLrlJyMb0A?si=t-H7KlJ_pcL7fbo8 A Video by the YouTube Channel “Continental Reifen” Titled “Taraxagum: Naturkautschuck aus Löwemzahn” ] ( ‘’’~2 Minute Watch’’’ )
**Overview of the process, also mentions they are doing [[Plant Breeding]] to optimize yield and other traits  
**Overview of the process, also mentions they are doing [[Plant Breeding]] to optimize yield and other traits  
**Autotranslate worked okay, but a proper translation would be appreciated!
*[https://youtu.be/mmrV5sRO3yc?si=W_wJFSwbBi0MvN-1 A Video by the YouTube Channel “Click on Detroit Local 4 WDIV” Titled “Taraxagum tires made out of dandelions” ] ( ‘’’~2 Minute Watch’’’ )


[[Category: Bio-Petrochemistry]] [[Category: Latex]]
[[Category: Bio-Petrochemistry]] [[Category: Latex]]

Latest revision as of 13:44, 7 January 2025

Basics

Process

Farming

Harvesting

  • Supposedly developing specialized equipment

Processing

  • The roots are washed (Probably some process commonality with Potato Processing and other tubers etc
  • They are then put into a Ball Mill with water
  • The Latex coagulates and is skimmed off the top
  • The Wastewater from this process is rich in Inulin and thus is a good candidate for Bioethanol or other Fermentation derived Biorefinery products

Status

  • Tons/Year
  • Share of their overall latex use
  • Related EU Projects/Goals etc

Internal Links

External Links