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Recovery and reuse of cellulase catalyst in an exzymatic cellulose hydrolysis process

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OSTI ID:5455094

This patent describes a process for recovering cellulase from the hydrolysis of cellulose, and reusing it in subsequent hydrolysis procedures. The process utilizes a commercial adsorbent that efficiently removes cellulase from reaction products which can be easily removed by simple decantation.

Assignee:
Dept. of Energy, Washington, DC
Patent Number(s):
US 4840904
OSTI ID:
5455094
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English