In Ohio, Ohio State University has announced the filing of a US patent that alleviates problems associated with conversion of lignocellulose-derived sugars to biofuels and chemicals. Notably, inherent microbial inhibitory compounds which interfere with fermentation are generated along with sugars during biomass pretreatment.
Key components of the technology include:
• Robust tolerance to lignocellulose-derived microbial inhibitory compounds (LDMICS) by fermenting microorganisms.
• Processing step leading to detoxification of lignocellulosic biomass hydrolysates prior to fermentation is eliminated.
• Increased yields of biofuels and chemicals.
The University, through the Ohio State Innovation Foundation, has exclusively optioned the patent rights to Peloton Technologies.
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