Abstract
Over-dependence on fossil fuel has spurred research on alternative energy. Inedible plant materials such as grass and corn stover represent abundant renewable natural resources that can be transformed into biofuel. Problems in enzymatic conversion of biomass to sugars include the use of incomplete synergistic enzymes, end-product inhibition, and adsorption and loss of enzymes necessitating theiruse in large quantities. Technova Corporation will develop a defined consortium of natural microorganisms that will efficiently break down biomass to energy-rich soluble sugars, and convert them to cleaner-burning ethanol fuel. The project will also develop a novel biocatalytic hybrid reactor system dedicated to this bioprocess, which embodies recent advances in nanotechnology. NREL willparticipate to develop a continuous fermentation process.
Original language | American English |
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Number of pages | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2013 |
NREL Publication Number
- NREL/TP-7A10-53592
Keywords
- biocatalytic hybrid reactor system
- CRADA
- enzymatic conversion
- ethanol fuel