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Title: Lignin blockers and uses thereof

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1013017

Disclosed is a method for converting cellulose in a lignocellulosic biomass. The method provides for a lignin-blocking polypeptide and/or protein treatment of high lignin solids. The treatment enhances cellulase availability in cellulose conversion and allows for the determination of optimized pretreatment conditions. Additionally, ethanol yields from a Simultaneous Saccharification and Fermentation process are improved 5-25% by treatment with a lignin-blocking polypeptide and/or protein. Thus, a more efficient and economical method of processing lignin containing biomass materials utilizes a polypeptide/protein treatment step that effectively blocks lignin binding of cellulase.

Research Organization:
Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
FC36-00GO10589; FC36-01GO11075
Assignee:
The Trustees of Dartmouth College (Hanover, NH)
Patent Number(s):
7,875,444
Application Number:
11/229,817
OSTI ID:
1013017
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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