APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Deconstruction of biomass for biofuels production Paper recycling and pulp processing ADVANTAGES: Substantially improves the efficiency of saccharification of cellulose Potential for consolidated pretreatment and saccharification of … [Read more...] about Thermophilic Cellulases Compatible with Ionic Liquid Pretreatment EJIB-2666
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Improved Crops with Increased Galactan Content EIB-3144
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Feedstocks for biofuel production Paper production ADVANTAGES: Resulting feedstocks yield soluble sugars with a high hexose content Resulting feedstocks may demonstrate improved digestibility ABSTRACT: Researchers at the Joint BioEnergy Institute (JBEI) have developed a suite of technologies to engineer feedstock plants with … [Read more...] about Improved Crops with Increased Galactan Content EIB-3144
Engineering Competitive Pathways for Tissue-Specific Lignin Reduction EIB-3266
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Biofuels production Aromatics production Pulp and paper manufacturing Forage ADVANTAGES: Optimizes lignin reduction, sugar yield Targeted to specific tissues Dominant approach Maintains vessel function, pathogen resistance, plant growth Reduces waste from biofuels processing Applicable to other processes that convert … [Read more...] about Engineering Competitive Pathways for Tissue-Specific Lignin Reduction EIB-3266
Improved Xylan Extraction EJIB-2915
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Biofuel production ADVANTAGES: Facilitates xylan extraction ABSTRACT: Researchers at the Joint BioEnergy Institute (JBEI) have identified a rice acyltransferase gene that, with increased expression, improves both the extraction of xylan and saccharification without significant changes in plant health, seed mass and biomass, compared … [Read more...] about Improved Xylan Extraction EJIB-2915
Lignification Stoppers EIB-2929
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Biofuels: reduced cell wall recalcitrance and lignin polymerization in feedstocks (e.g., poplar, eucalyptus, switchgrass, miscanthus) Paper production: reduced pulping cost associated with delignification Forage: increased digestibility of crops used as animal feed (e.g., alfalfa) ADVANTAGES: Increased saccharification efficiency with … [Read more...] about Lignification Stoppers EIB-2929