Patent ID: 11891547
Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE
Field: Biotechnology (Chemistry)
Classification: CPC C | IPC C

Claim 10:
11. A method for producing an adhesive, comprising the steps of: a. mixing from 20-62.5% purified plant protein with 37.5%-80% biomass obtained from a waste source forming a biomass and protein mixture; b. denaturing said biomass and protein mixture without any prior extractions in a heated, alkaline-based process while under high shear with a reaction time of between 30 seconds to 20 minutes to form an adhesive with a shear strength of greater than 350 psi and a molecular weight greater than 50,000 daltons; wherein the biomass obtained from a waste source comprised wastewater treatment sludge selected from the group consisting of primary sludge, secondary sludge, and biosolids.