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Title: Efficient process for producing saccharides and ethanol from a biomass feedstock

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OSTI ID:1568513
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Described herein is a process for producing saccharides and ethanol from biomass feedstock that includes (a) producing an enzyme composition by culturing a fungal strain(s) in the presence of a lignocellulosic medium, (b) using the enzyme composition to saccharify the biomass feedstock, and (c) fermenting the saccharified biomass feedstock to produce ethanol. The process is scalable and, in certain aspects, is capable of being deployed on farms, thereby allowing local production of saccharides and ethanol and resulting in a reduction of energy and other costs for farm operators. Optional steps to improve the biomass-to-fuel conversion efficiency are also contemplated, as are uses for byproducts of the process described herein.

Research Organization:
Auburn Univ., AL (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
EE0003132
Assignee:
Auburn University (Auburn, AL)
Patent Number(s):
10,329,593
Application Number:
15/444,780
OSTI ID:
1568513
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 02/28/2017
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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