Lignol, Novozymes complete phase I of enzyme/substrate optimization program
In Canada, Lignol announced that it has recently completed the first phase of an enzyme and substrate optimization project with Novozymes. Lignol and Novozymes had previously announced a joint research and development agreement to make biofuel from wood chips and forestry waste with the aim of producing biofuel (cellulosic ethanol) at production costs competitive with gasoline and corn ethanol.
“The achievement of this operational milestone with Novozymes is an important accomplishment and puts us one step closer to meeting our operating cost targets for a commercial biorefinery,” said Ross MacLachlan, President and CEO of Lignol. “Over the coming months we will continue to work closely with Novozymes with the objective of further reducing the cost of producing cellulosic ethanol from hardwoods and laying the foundation for large scale commercial deployment,” he added.
Category: Fuels
