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A-xylosidase enhanced conversion of plant biomass into fermentable sugars

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OSTI ID:1281032
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The invention relates to increasing the availability of fermentable sugars from plant biomass, such as glucose and xylose. As described herein, .alpha.-xylosidases can be employed with cellulases to enhance biomass conversion into free, fermentable sugar residues.

Research Organization:
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, East Lansing, MI (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
FC02-07ER64494
Assignee:
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY (East Lansing, MI)
Patent Number(s):
9,404,136
Application Number:
9,404,136
OSTI ID:
1281032
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

References (6)

Structural and enzymatic characterization of a glycoside hydrolase family 31 α-xylosidase from Cellvibrio japonicus involved in xyloglucan saccharification journal May 2011
Mixture optimization of six core glycosyl hydrolases for maximizing saccharification of ammonia fiber expansion (AFEX) pretreated corn stover journal April 2010
Alkaline peroxide pretreatment of corn stover: effects of biomass, peroxide, and enzyme loading and composition on yields of glucose and xylose journal January 2011
Optimization of enzyme complexes for lignocellulose hydrolysis journal January 2007
Biochemical and Molecular Characterization of Secreted α-Xylosidase from Aspergillus niger journal October 2011
Enhancing alfalfa conversion efficiencies for sugar recovery and ethanol production by altering lignin composition journal June 2011

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