Development of a thermophilic coculture for corn fiber conversion to ethanol
Corn fiber is a difficult feedstock to utilize due to its recalcitrant hemicellulose. Here, the authors characterize the recalcitrant structures, isolate a new bacterium to consume the hemicellulose, identify its enzymes, and show the benefit with increased conversion of corn fiber to ethanol.
Main Authors: | , , , , |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Publishing Group
2020-04-01
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Series: | Nature Communications |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-020-15704-z |
Summary: | Corn fiber is a difficult feedstock to utilize due to its recalcitrant hemicellulose. Here, the authors characterize the recalcitrant structures, isolate a new bacterium to consume the hemicellulose, identify its enzymes, and show the benefit with increased conversion of corn fiber to ethanol. |
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ISSN: | 2041-1723 |