Category: Research
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Early Evidence of Lignin Breakdown in Anaerobic Conditions
https://jgi.doe.gov/busting-the-unbreakable-lignin/ A joint effort between UC St. Barbara, the DOE, and DOE Joint Genome Institute has found early evidence of lignin break down by anaerobic fungi known as Neocallimastix californiae. Neocallimastix californiae is a specific species of anaerobic fungi within the phylum Neocallimastigomycota, which are a distinct group of fungi that can thrive in the…
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Cellulosic Ethanol
What is Cellulosic Ethanol? Cellulosic Ethanol is a biofuel derived from non-food sources of biomass. These include agricultural waste, forest residues (such as dead wood), and energy crops. How is Cellulosic Ethanol Produced? Ethanol production involes 4 distinct steps: pretreatment, hydrolysis, fermentation, distillation. First, lignin is removed. Then hydrolysis breaks down the cellulose and hemicellulose…
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Cellulosic Ethanol Production Still Limited Despite Policy Support and Significant R&D Funding, Says Review
Despite being considered a promising option for future biofuel production, cellulosic ethanol is still facing significant barriers to commercial production.
The Cellulosic 