One of the coproducts of biofuel production is distiller grains, which are useful for animal feed and pharmaceutical purposes. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/AR/archive/feb09/ethanol0209.htm
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Biofuel co-products as livestock feed: Opportunities and challenges
This report features multiple chapters about the usage of residuals from plant-based biofuel production. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.algadisk.eu/sites/default/files/BIOFUEL%20CO-PRODUCTS%20AS%20LIVESTOCK%20FEED.pdf
Soil Stabilization with Bioenergy Coproduct
In this research article, the use of lignin-containing biofuel coproduct in pavement soil stabilization was explored as a new application area. Follow this link to learn more: http://trid.trb.org/view.aspx?id=910454
Utilization of Biofuel Coproducts as Performance Enhancers in Asphalt Binder
This research focuses on using lignin to prolong the life of asphalt. Follow this link to learn more: http://pubsindex.trb.org/view.aspx?id=848553
Impact of protein concentrate coproducts on net land requirement for European biofuel production
A methodology is proposed for calculating the net land area requirement for European biofuels, accounting for the substitution impact of animal feed protein coproducts such as dried distillers grains and solubles (DDGS) and rape meal. Follow this link to learn more: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1757-170009.01026.x/abstract
Iowa State Researchers Feed Pigs, Chickens High-Protein Fungus Grown on Ethanol Leftovers
Initial studies show a fungus grown in the leftovers of ethanol production could be a good energy feed for pigs and chickens. Follow this link to learn more: http://newswise.com/articles/iowa-state-researchers-feed-pigs-chickens-high-protein-fungus-grown-on-ethanol-leftovers?ret=/articles/list&category=&page=1&search%5Bstatus%5D=3&search%5Bsort%5D=date+desc&search%5Bhas_multimedia%5D=
Biological Pretreatment of Lignocellulosic Substrates for Enhanced Delignification and Enzymatic Digestibility
This research article tests the Actinomycete Streptomyces griseus for its ability to digest lignin as a way to pretreat linogellulosic feedstocks for biofuel production. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.springerlink.com/content/u35t12552ru05426/
Effects of hardwood structural and chemical characteristics on enzymatic hydrolysis for biofuel production
This study investigated the influence of various hardwood characteristics on enzymatic hydrolysis. Important hardwood species, including three Eucalyptus species, were comprehensively characterized using quantitative 13C NMR, image analysis and fiber quality analysis. Hydrolysis efficiency from all the hardwoods was correlated to the wood chemical composition and lignin characteristics. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960852412001095
Enzymatic hydrolysis of cellulosic biomass
Enzymatic hydrolysis that converts lignocellulosic biomass to fermentable sugars may be the most complex step in this process due to substrate-related and enzyme-related effects and their interactions. This review looks at which organisms produce enzymes, as well as the chemistry and physics of these enzymatic processes. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.cert.ucr.edu/research/ses/Enzymatic%20hydrolysis%20of%20cellulosic%20biomass.pdf
Biomass Recalcitrance: Engineering Plants and Enzymes for Biofuels Production
This article explains the microbiology behind biomass recalcitrance, what happens during enzymatic hydrolysis, and what industry standards should be. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.uta.edu/biology/grover/classnotes/5101/Himmel%20et%20al.pdf