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Processes, Fermentation and Cellulosic

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Methods for Simultaneous Sugar Utilization in Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Dr. Yong Su Jin from the University of IL has engineered new Saccharomyces strains to bypass the preferential consumption of glucose. These strains allow... Read More Dr. Yong Su Jin from the University of IL has engineered new Saccharomyces strains to bypass the preferential consumption of glucose. These strains allow simultaneous conversion of a variety of sugars into ethanol. Normally, sugars like xylose and galactose are not metabolized until glucose reserves have been exhausted. The invention allows for simultaneous conversion of multiple carbon sources and thereby makes for more efficient ethanol production.
Vacuum Stripping Fermentation Technology to Improve Productivity in Dry Grind Corn Process for Bioethanol Production Dr. Singh from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has developed an ethanol vacuum stripping process compatible with the dry grind corn process. In contrast to... Read More Dr. Singh from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has developed an ethanol vacuum stripping process compatible with the dry grind corn process. In contrast to current technologies, this process accommodates increased solid loadings, reduced fermentation time, and results in an overall improvement in plant efficiency. Dr. Singh's technology could be directly incorporated into most EtOH production plants.
Plant SWEET and Yeast MSF Transporter Capable of Transporting Difference Sugars Simultaneously Dr. Jin from the University of Illinois has developed a strain of yeast for enhanced biofuel production. Dr. Jin’s yeast expresses specific transporters which enable... Read More Dr. Jin from the University of Illinois has developed a strain of yeast for enhanced biofuel production. Dr. Jin’s yeast expresses specific transporters which enable simultaneous use of glucose and xylose. Co-fermentation can reduce the amount of time needed for fermentation in the biofuel production process.