Cellulose-to-ethanol projects losing momentum. [Gulf Process; Penn/GE Process; Iotech Process]

Journal Article · Mon Dec 07 00:00:00 EST 1981 · Chem. Eng. News; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/cen-v059n049.p035· OSTI ID:5440469

Worthy, W

The history of cellulose-to-ethanol production in the US is briefly described. Although results have been encouraging for cellulose-to-ethanol projects at pilot plant stage, the Reagan Administration's decision not to support commercial development of synthetic fuels technology is making it difficult for promoters to secure funds for demonstration plants. The technology to produce ethanol from cellulosic feedstocks is described and the processes that are farthest along in terms of overall development are detailed. In particular, a simultaneous saccharification and fermentation process, developed by Gulf is described together with the Penn/GE process and the Iotech process.

• OSTI ID: 5440469
• Journal Information: Chem. Eng. News; (United States), Vol. 59:49
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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