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

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OSTI ID:6783028

A process for recovering cellulase from the hydrolysis of cellulose, and reusing it in subsequent hydrolyois procedures. The process utilizes a commercial adsorbent that efficiently removes cellulase from reaction products which can be easily removed by simple decantation. 1 fig., 4 tabs.

Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-84OR21400
Assignee:
TIC; EDB-88-176869
Patent Number(s):
PATENTS-US-A6098242
OSTI ID:
6783028
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English