Mechanisms of Surfactant Effects on Biomass Conversion

The objective of this research project is to develop a comprehensive understanding (set of parameters) of the mechanisms by which surfactants enhance the enzymatic hydrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass.

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

Language

• English

Project

• Status: Completed
• Funding: $299904.00
• Sponsor Organizations:

  Research and Innovative Technology Administration

  Department of Transportation
  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Project Managers:

  Johnson, Shawn

• Performing Organizations:

  Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg

  Blacksburg, VA  United States  24061
• Principal Investigators:

  Roman, Maren

• Start Date: 20070901
• Expected Completion Date: 0
• Actual Completion Date: 20110831
• Source Data: RiP Project 31354

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Biomass; Energy conversion; Hydrolysis; Surface active agents
• Uncontrolled Terms: Enzymes
• Subject Areas: Energy; Transportation (General);

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01572221
• Record Type: Research project
• Source Agency: Department of Transportation
• Files: RIP
• Created Date: Aug 4 2015 1:01AM