Avenue Cotton stalk to value

Theme : Fungi based cellulase enzyme

Innovation relevant to : Ethanol industry professionals, Enzyme companies, Biofuel consultants, University researchers in cellulosic ethanol,

Fungi based cellulase enzyme to convert agro waste to ethanol

Currently, there is very limited availability of commercial cellulase enzyme preparation on the market for 2G ethanol which leads to its higher cost. ICGEB has developed fungi based cellulase enzyme to break down various agro residues with higher efficiency.

Source : Biospectrum India

Innovation Highlights

  • The alternative enzyme could help reduce cost of 2G ethanol projects
  • Principle: Fungi based cellulase enzyme

Keywords

Cellulase enzyme from fungi

Cotton stalk to ethanol

Agro waste pre-treatment for fuels


Date

2019-10-01

Geography

India

Innovation done by

Research organization

other stakeholders

Industrial biotechnology professionals

Microbiology researchers