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Third Generation Biofuels via Direct Cellulose Fermentation

Here's an interesting research paper on a new process called Consolidated bioprocessing (CBP) in which cellulase production, substrate hydrolysis, and fermentation are accomplished in a single process step by cellulolytic microorganisms.

According to the paper, CBP offers the potential for lower biofuel production costs
due to simpler feedstock processing, lower energy inputs, and higher conversion
efficiencies than separate hydrolysis and fermentation processes, and is an economically attractive near-term goal for “third generation” biofuel production.

In this review article, production of third generation biofuels from cellulosic feedstocks will be addressed in respect to the metabolism of cellulolytic bacteria and the development of strategies to increase biofuel yields through metabolic engineering.

Read the full research paper from here (PDF) - note: this document opens as a new document on your machine, not in your browser

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