Development of a Membrane-Based Separation Process for the Continuous Enzymatic Saccharification of Lignocellulosic Biomass: NREL (National Renewable Energy Laboratory)

Jonathan Stickel, David Sievers, Birendra Adhikari, John Pellegrino

Research output: NRELPresentation

Abstract

We are currently evaluating the feasibility of performing continuous enzymatic hydrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass to product sugars using a membrane-assisted reaction/separation process. The overarching technical goals are to continuously remove the sugars--this lowers product feedback inhibition--retain and recycle active enzyme, and continuously recover the co-product of lignin.
Original languageAmerican English
Number of pages22
StatePublished - 2014

Publication series

NamePresented at the Symposium on Biotechnology Fuels and Chemicals, 28 April - 1 May 2014, Clearwater Beach, Florida

NREL Publication Number

  • NREL/PR-5100-60906

Keywords

  • hydroloysis
  • lignin
  • lignocellulosic biomass
  • membrane-based separation
  • saccharification

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