Genencor has expanded its Accellerase product line with the introduction of an advanced enzyme product called Accellerase TRIO. The latest product will allow biofuel manufacturers to produce cellulosic ethanol cost-effectively from numerous renewable non-food feedstock, including municipal solid waste, corn stover, wheat straw and switchgrass.
The Chief Executive Officer at Genencor, Tjerk de Ruiter commented that the Accellerase TRIO could speed up the commercial manufacturing of cellulosic biofuels throughout the global markets, assisting companies and nations to find a green replacement for petroleum.
The Accellerase TRIO enables for a minimum enzyme dose to manufacture ethanol, which in turn lowers the production cost of cellulosic biofuel. Genencor has enhanced the conversion efficacy of biomass into sugars, an important process in the manufacture of cellulosic ethanol. The Accellerase TRIO, a mix of enzymes combined into a single product, breakdowns the xylan (C5) and glucan (C6) in the biomass feedstock as fermentable sugars, resulting in increased ethanol output per unit of feedstock.
The Accellerase TRIO reduces viscosity, which in turn allows manufacturers to process more quantity of biomass, eventually increasing the overall production. Genencor’s bio-based enzymes developed for second-generation biofuels assist in forming a sustainable future.
The U.S. Department of Energy and the Center for Transportation Research reported that cellulosic biofuels could decrease the emissions of greenhouse gases by up to 86% when compared to gasoline.