Enzyme-Mediated Bioconversion of Lignocellulosic Feedstocks to Ethanol

The objective of this research project is to develop new "accessory" enzymes to assist available cellulases to increase the rate and extent of converting lignocellulosic biomass, such as forest thinnings or grasses, to ethanol.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Program Information: Advanced Research, Biobased Research

Language

• English

Project

• Status: Active
• Sponsor Organizations:

  Research and Innovative Technology Administration

  Office of Research, Development, and Technology
  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC    20590
• Project Managers:

  Johnson, Shawn

• Performing Organizations:

  Oregon State University, Corvallis

  Corvallis, OR  United States  97331
• Start Date: 20120510
• Expected Completion Date: 0
• Actual Completion Date: 0
• Source Data: RiP Project 31334

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Biomass fuels; Ethanol; Grasses
• Uncontrolled Terms: Conversion factors; Enzymes; Feedstocks; Lignocellulose
• Subject Areas: Energy; Transportation (General);

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01467568
• Record Type: Research project
• Source Agency: Department of Transportation
• Files: RiP, USDOT
• Created Date: Jan 3 2013 3:35PM